We have a different experience from many when traveling to Disney World these days, as our Disney vacations now include 3 adults, since our daughter is nearly 20 and in college. Our first family visit came when she was 7, so she has been visiting Disney for most of her life…and she still loves it as much as she did back then! The magic is still there for her and for us, and we all continue to look forward to our Disney trips as much as ever.
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Should You Take Your Children Out of School for a Disney Vacation?
If you have school-age children, at some point you have probably considered taking them out of school to visit Disney World. It can be a tough decision, and the right answer may be different at different ages of your children.
5 Quick Tips for Saving Money on Food at Disney World
It’s no huge secret that food can end up being one of the major expenses on a vacation to Disney World. Yet there are a number of ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Probably the most well-known option is the Disney Dining Plan, especially if you are able to take advantage of the very popular Free Dining promotion.
Top Disney Vacation Gifts to Make the Trip Easier
Wondering what to give a friend or family member who is planning a big vacation to Disney World (or anywhere else for that matter)? Or perhaps it is you taking the big trip and people need gift ideas for you? Either way, Christmas gifts are the perfect way to help make future traveling a bit easier, less stressful, and just more fun. Here are few of my favorite travel essentials that will make great gifts for anyone:
The Best Time of Year to Visit Disney World
If you are thinking about a Disney World vacation, chances are the first thing you will be deciding on is when to go. It may seem like an easy decision to make, but actually it is not easy because there are a number of factors to consider. So how do
Magical Meals: A Guide to Affordable Dining at Walt Disney World
The Affordable Mouse, a website and blog that provides help for those trying to save money on their Disney vacation, has announced the publication of a brand new e-book that focuses specifically on dining at Disney World. Magical Meals: A Guide to Affordable Dining at Walt Disney World was written to answer the many requests by readers of The Affordable Mouse for a guide that would provide information and cost-cutting strategies for food and meal planning at Disney World.
Disney World Planning 101: How to Tour the Disney World Parks
“What’s the best way to tour the Disney World parks?” For people planning their first trip to Walt Disney World, this is an important question. It’s an important question for Disney veterans as well, and is perhaps one of the most debated questions on the internet. Go to any Disney
The Magic Behind the ‘Company’: Getting to Know Nancy
About You: Name? Nancy Where do you live? Near Baltimore, Maryland How long have you been with Chip and Company? Umm I think about a year…but it seems longer….in a good way of course! 🙂 What topics do you write about? How to make a Disney vacation affordable, getting the
Can’t Decide Which Disney Resort to Stay At? Choose Both!
Choosing where you will be staying on your vacation to Walt Disney World can be challenging: there are so many great choices! And if you are trying to keep to a budget then choosing can be even more difficult as you weigh the pros and cons of each resort. So
Affordable Disney Vacations: The Kim Possible Adventure at Epcot
Always on the look-out for free fun at Walt Disney World, we discovered something very cool at Epcot’s World Showcase, on our recent trip: the Kim Possible Adventure. Did you know that by reading and following directions, looking for….and finding….clues, you can “save the world”? No? Well don’t feel bad, neither did we until we stumbled upon this fun, interactive activity. Don’t tell your kids, but it’s educational too…but they don’t need to know that part. What you do want to tell them…and all the grown-ups in your group too….is that this is a GREAT way to spend some time in World Showcase, and that they WILL have a blast!
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.
Surprise! New Experiences on our Disney World Vacation
We have returned from a wonderful vacation at Walt Disney World over the New Year’s holiday. We had a great time ringing in 2011 at the best possible place! Was it crowded? At times, sure it was, but having gone at this week before, we knew what to expect. There were also times when it wasn’t crowded at all too! And one of the neat things about this trip was that, despite our many past Disney trips, we were still able to learn and experience new things. That is, of course, one of the great things about Disney parks: the ability for guests to feel that each trip is magical, no matter how often you go.
Affordable Disney Vacations: the Candlelight Processional
While Disney World may be in the midst of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, for many guests, their vacation planning focus is on the upcoming Holiday Season. So today, let’s answer a few questions about one of the most popular events during this “most wonderful time of the year”, the Candlelight Processional, and specifically discuss if this is an event that you will want to attend.
Getting Around Walt Disney World
There is a lot to think about and plan for on your Disney vacation. Have you thought about how you plan to get to and from the parks…and any other place you plan to visit while there? You actually have some options, and as with everything when it comes to Disney….planning ahead will save you time and money.
