So you’ve decided to go to Walt Disney World for your vacation – first off, let me congratulate you on making such a smart decision! So now that you know where you’re going, it’s time to plan – and if it’s your first trip, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with
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The Magic Kingdom – Why It’s Worth Waking Up Early For
Many people like to relax, take it easy, and sleep in on vacation. I am all for relaxation, but when I am vacationing at Walt Disney World, I personally prefer to get up early and make the most of my days at the Parks. My favorite Park by far is
Breaking News: Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
Beginning with arrivals on Sept. 30, 2012, Guests staying at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel can take advantage of Extra Magic Hour* — early entry to either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure® Park — every day of their stay (with valid Theme Park ticket and active hotel-room key card). Extra
Disney to reduce evening park hours for hotel guests
Walt Disney World plans to reduce the amount of extra time it gives hotel guests in its theme parks, scaling back a popular perk designed to entice travelers into choosing resort-owned hotels over cheaper, off-property competitors. Disney on Tuesday would not say why it is cutting back on the extended hours,
What are Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World?
Extra Magic Hours (EMH) are exactly that- extra hours of magic in the parks for guests staying on Walt Disney World property. On certain days, one park opens early or stays open late for resort guests to enjoy extra time in the parks with smaller crowds on specific attractions. During
Tips For Battling The Peak Season Crowds at Disney World
This past April, my parents, husband and I made a trip to Walt Disney World during Spring Break (the week of Easter), and even though we used to go every year at this time when I was a kid, I was still concerned about the crowds. I was worried that
Rope Drop: Love it or Leave it?
There are two groups of Disney World guests; those who hit the ground running from park opening to park close and those who wake up when they want to and leave the parks when they are ready. I want to use every minute of my vacation but, I also like
Which is Better Morning Extra Magic Hours vs Evening Extra Magic Hours?
For those of you who choose to stay at a Disney World resort, you are given the luxury of Extra Magic Hours (EMH). These are the hours that ONLY Walt Disney World guests are bestowed and include hours before and after the parks close at one of the four theme
Planning Your First WDW Trip: Where to Begin?
Planning your first Walt Disney World vacation can definitely be overwhelming – there is so much to do and so much information out there that it’s easy to get buried beneath it all. Luckily, help in planning the trip of your dreams is out there, you just have to know
Spring Break At WDW – How to Deal With the Crowds
Anyone who has ever been to Walt Disney World during February, March, or April would use the same words to describe it – rainy, and CROWDED! This is definitely one of the ‘peak’ times to visit, which means prices are higher, lines are longer, and tempers are shorter. Having visited
Disney World no longer running monorails during park Extra Magic Hours
I heard about this rumor a few days ago.. The resort line of the monorails would no longer be running during Extra Magic Hours (EMH) at the Walt Disney World parks. Chris mentioned it yesterday on our Facebook Page to see what you guys thought about it. It now seems
A Maximum Attraction Minimum Wait Time Magic Kingdom Day
Maximizing attraction time while minimizing wait time at the Magic Kingdom is almost like setting up the Perfect Storm. If you do certain things and do not do other things you may be surprised at the result. First, the do not’s: In general, do not go to the Magic Kingdom
Disney World Quick Tips – Start Early, Leave Early
How do you find this type of non crowd shot at the Magic Kingdom? You start early! A lot of people love the evening Extra Magic Hours (EMH) and see them as an opportunity to really maximize their touring. I’ve tried both morning and evening hours and have found the
