1. “The Fanny Pack Avenger.” Remember back in the early 90s when people first started wearing fanny packs? Remember how great they were? Yeah, me neither. But, you can laugh now, but when you need a band-aid or a can of Fix-a-Flat or just about anything, guess who you’ll be
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5 Tips for Choosing Your Port Adventure
“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere…I want it more than I can tell…” Belle sang it best and this may be your song when your Disney Cruise is finally booked. You’re prepared for getting onboard but pulling into port is an entirely different story. To venture, or not
Top 10 Things To Do at Night in the Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is the most popular park at Disney World. It’s design, detail, and the experience that it offers is truly magical during the day; but it gets even more magical at night! One of my favorite things to do at Disney World is to explore this park after
Top 5 Disney World Character Conundrums
Let’s face it…we’re all little kids when we’re at Walt Disney World and although we blame it on our children, we’re just as excited to see the characters as they are. Something inside of us still jumps when we see Mickey Mouse and we point and yell…and pretend we’re doing
Top 5 Magic Kingdom Hidden Details
Anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows that Disney specializes in the details; and I’m always on the look-out for new details or hidden Disney magic that isn’t so easy to find! Today I’m sharing with you my favorie Magic Kingdom hidden details that I have discovered on
Top Five Off the Beaten Path Must – Dos at Disney World.
If you’ve spent any time in a Disney resort room, you’ve seen Stacy’s Must-Do list highlighting the top attractions at Walt Disney World. Well, no disrespect to Stacy, but there are some low-key activities that deserve just as much attention. 1. People Watching. Quite simply, a Disney park is a
Top 10 Rides to Avoid After You Eat
So you just stuffed yourself on a scrumptious meal at your favorite Walt Disney World eatery. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you likely enjoyed a four-square meal and beverage of choice, right? What you need is a nap, but what your family wants is a ride! Do NOT
Disney World Quick Tips – Choosing Your Resort
There is more to choosing your ideal resort than just looking at a picture and clicking “book now”. I’m always sad to hear that someone had a bad experience at one of my favorite resorts on Disney property, basically because they didn’t know any better! That is one reason we
Top Five Newbie Mistakes.
Even if you’re a Disney vet, you can still make some newbie mistakes. Here are some of the top five mistakes to avoid. 1. You didn’t make your dining reservations ahead of time. If you’re reading here you probably know that you can make your dining reservations 180-days prior to
First Timer Primer: Disney Cruise Line Planning
The cruise line industry is buzzing with the release of the 2013 itineraries and the return of the Disney Magic to Europe. Californians are saddened that the Wonder will be leaving the Port of Los Angeles, but east coasters can’t wait to have the two newest ships in their two
Top 5 Tips for Collecting Merchandise
All Disney collectibles are valuable. False! All Mickey Mouse collectibles are the most valuable. False! Nothing new will ever be worth anything. False! Just how many false impressions are there out there about Disneyana collecting? Probably as many as there are Disneyana collectibles! Antique dealers count on misinformation and sentimentality to
Tips for Travel: What to Take When Visiting the Mouse!
Reflecting on my traveling experience, I realize, I don’t have much to offer as far as world travel. I’ve never been to Paris, I’ve never toured a rain forest. Shoot, I’ve never even been on a flight longer than four hours – and that time was for work! BUT (as
Adult Dining in Disney World – Top 5 Restaurants to try
Over the years, Walt Disney World has really worked on improving the dining experience for their guests, and they have done an amazing job, it really sets them apart from amusement parks where all you can get is burgers/fries/chicken fingers and the occasional grilled chicken sandwich. The problem they have
Top 5 Things to do while Riding from the Resorts to the Parks
With the exception of the monorail Resorts, it can take a good 30 minutes to get from your lodging to any of the Walt Disney World Parks. Factor in crowd levels, special events, hour of day and distance to/from your destination (and how many other stops there are along the
