Tips For The ‘Group’ Trip -Keep It Civil And Simple
Group trips to Walt Disney World can run the gamut from Agony to Ecstasy. Generally, immediate family (parents and kids) are the easiest to deal with and work out very well because they are simple – parents are in charge. When you travel with other types of groups such as
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Extra Magic Hours Strageties
This topic is a hot button for me. I have gotten into many debates with people over visiting the parks during Extra Magic Hours. Don’t get me wrong I like the idea of Extra Magic Morning or Evening Hours, but does the HUGE influx of people at that park on
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: The one ride I MUST ride
In previous posts, I took a look at the one ride that I must ride at the Magic Kingdom and at Epcot. Today, we are going to take a look at Animal Kingdom, that Imagineer Haven where you can find a different aspect of the park to enjoy and appreciate
Disney Pin Trading: Rules and Etiquette for Enjoying the Experience
I started trading pins at Walt Disney World, and then at Disneyland, a few years ago as an excuse to talk to Disney Cast Members and other guests. Because I’m not much of a shopper while visiting Disney theme parks, I also liked the idea of collecting small (thus portable)
Dreams really do come true at Disney
I have been to Walt Disney World 6 times. 2 times with my parents when I was a teenager, 2 times with my parents, my brother and his wife, and my husband and son, one time just my husband and I and one time just my little family of three.
Pin Trading for Newbies – Realistic Tips
We’ve all seen them: the Professional Pin Traders descending on a new Pin release. They’ve been lined up for hours to be one of the first to own it. They have their Pin Trading Briefcases loaded with rare variations that the common Disney fan hasn’t even heard of. And they
Review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 on Bluray
I had the pleasure of checking out this Disney Movie this past weekend. Let me just say if you have a little one who is into Dogs as much as my little one is I am sure you can relate with this review. My little one LOVES Dog/Puppy Movies!!!! Oliver
Epcot’s Club Cool is to HOT to pass up
If you have ever been walking though Epcot on your way around the World Showcase and as you walked by or even stopped in Innoventions you probably noticed this sign above right next to the Character Meet & Greet. No its not some special Disney Club like Club 33. I
Training for your Disney Marathon – Starting from Scratch
Our writer Jenn just ran in her first Disney World Marathon a few weeks ago and it intrigued me how someone would get up the endurance and stamina to be able to run such a long distance. Here is a tip she offers the Disney Noob like myself on how
Changes are Coming to the Disney Vacation Club
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney’s version of a timeshare program, recently announced a change that almost went unnoticed by me. In fact, if I hadn’t seen an article by Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel, it probably would have gone unnoticed. Currently, there is no distinction between DVC contracts
Oldies But Goodies – Take A Chance, Try Some New Restaurants
It’s not our fault!! We, as Oldies, sometimes get a little set in our ways and when it comes to food and restaurant choices we can tend (not everyone) to always go to the same restaurants and order the same thing. At least for me it came from the way
Walt Disney World Epcot: The one ride I MUST ride
In the continuation to my four part series on the absolute one ride that I MUST ride at each of the parks, today we take a look at Epcot. As you may recall, last time we looked at the Magic Kingdom, and specifically at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, as my
What a Thrill – A New Trip is In the Works
After my November trip to Walt Disney World I wrote a blog about the fact that, unlike previous years, there was no bounce back offer in my resort room. That left me in a much different position after our trip than in past years. I was not only suffering from
Details, Details: What You May be Missing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
One of my favorite places to explore is Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where there is a wealth of unexpected fun. Transporting you to Hollywood circa 1940’s, the “Studios” offers many details that can easily be missed unless you take a few minutes to stop and look around.
