Out with the Old at Disney World, In with the New
It goes without saying that Walt Disney World is a unique vacation destination. Sure, there are one-of-kind attractions, recreation, and incredibly themed lodging options. But, what make Walt Disney World really unique to me is that it is just as magical to honeymooners, toddlers on their first trip, school-aged children,
Adventures by Disney-Hollywood: Backstage Magic
“Hooray for Hollywood…”, if The Great Movie Ride has made you long to see Hollywood in true Disney style, you’re in luck! Adventures by Disney is featuring “Backstage Magic: a 6-day/5-night all-inclusive guided vacation, fit for the whole family. Your all inclusive experience includes: ~Accommodations -Renaissance Hollywood Hotel -Disney’s Grand
Snacking Around the World
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you hear a lot about the restaurants you can’t miss and the how important Advanced Dining Reservations are, but you don’t hear a lot about what to snack on in between those meals. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, snack credits
Dining Tips and Tricks for Parties Larger than 8
On our last family vacation, it was a multi-generational vacation involving kids, parents, cousins, and even a Grandma! Having nine people in our party really made things interesting when it came to dining, so I thought I would share some of the tips and tricks that I discovered when helping
Get with the program: Disney College Program
Many of the millions of yearly visitors to Walt Disney World Resort like to think of their trip to Disney as coming home. Disney loves that. They call you guests as if Lumiere were about to serve you in Beast’s Castle, but they want you to feel like family, as
Top 10 Extreme Rides at Walt Disney World
With four theme parks and two water parks, thrill seekers are sure to find their happy place at Walt Disney World. Let’s take a look at 10 of the resort’s top extreme rides. MAGIC KINGDOM: Space Mountain—This classic Magic Kingdom coaster is an all-time fan favorite. Climb the 180-foot mountain
Rides to Avoid with Little Mr and Miss
Walt Disney World is so magical for little ones because they BELIEVE. Their joy is pure and simple; they have no doubt they are hugging Mickey or curtseying to a Disney princess. This very innocence that suspends reality and makes Winnie-the-Pooh real to children means that the proverbial monster-under-the bed
Taking advantage of Disney’s on Site Childcare
Next time you plan a trip to Disney World, consider having a grown-up night out and leaving the kids with a sitter. You can hire an in-room sitter from several services in the area or you can use one of Disney’s on-site childcare centers. A few weeks ago, I went down
Halloweentime at Disneyland Draws Crowds
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland in the time approaching Halloween, be prepared to face the crowds. What used to be considered part of the off-season is now bringing in people due to the holiday decor and themed attractions. Halloween at Disneyland began Friday, September 16 and ends Monday, October
Get Active with Chip&Co / Tips from the Disney Diva!
So here you are… You’re sitting at your computer soaking up your daily dose of Disney Addiction (which we are grateful for, don’t get me wrong), wishing you could meet me (the Disney Diva) and and Chip cause we are just soooo cool…ok well maybe just me, The Diva. (ha!)
Does Living Near Disney Take Away From Some The Magic
Chicago – Winter – 1984 – It’s 5am, my sister and I are woken by our mother. We have a 9am flight from Chicago to Disney World. We’ve been waiting for this trip ever since our father booked it with the travel agent months before. We excitedly wait for the
Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, where Disney IS school!
MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE is a unique blog that plusses the homeschool experience and prompts home educators to think outside the textbook. Our bi-weekly posts expose teachable moments in Walt Disney entertainment, from the history of Walter Elias Disney to Audio-animatronics, from theme park attractions to Disney conservation efforts. Each article
JAMES CAMERON TO BRING AVATAR TO LIFE AT DISNEY PARKS
Long-term agreement will bring AVATAR themed lands to Disney parks, with the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of AVATAR to life at Disney parks. Through an exclusive
Disney World Quick Tips – Enhance Your Disney Memories, Theme Your Photos
Lots of folks shoot hundreds of pictures on each visit to Walt Disney World. I’m even worse because I rarely take less than 1500 – 2000 shots every time. Rather than just taking pictures for the sake of taking them try to have a theme for each trip and carry