This morning my 3 year old asked to go to “Dinny World” again. Being 17 weeks pregnant now, we won’t be going as a family for a while. But, the next time we do go we’ll have an infant in tow! Thinking about this “next trip” made me consider how
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Disney World Quick Tip – Getting the best seat in the house
Many popular Disney World attractions are shows, such as Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Beauty & the Beast – Live on Stage, The American Adventure, and more! However, what most guests are thinking about when the theater doors open is how to get the best seat, especially when
Disney World Quick Tips: Ways to help your aching feet and legs
When I was at Disney World last week I decided to turn on my Garmin watch for 5 hours and see how far I walked. 11 miles. I walked ELEVEN MILES in 5 hours! Now I have been training for the Princess Half Marathon for about 6 months. So I’ve
Disney Planning Tips – Plan It, Pack It, Post-It!
The burden of a family vacation can be overwhelming for the person “in charge”. Disney veterans know that timing is everything, dining reservations are a must and you can’t leave home without your itinerary. If you haven’t traveled to Disney, or don’t travel frequently all of the above is overwhelming;
Who do you tip at Walt disney World?
Tipping is a personal choice, based upon both the practice of an individual and the quality of service provided. Since tipping refers to paying a gratuity for services rendered, and no one concentrates more on providing great service than Disney, you might consider this when preparing your budget. I am
What should I do? More Rides or More Relaxing at Walt Disney World
You all know the story. Boy meets Girl. Girl loves Boy. Girl & Boy have babies. Babies get bigger and Girl & Boy decide that “in order to be good parents” they must take Babies to Walt Disney World. Boy & Girl begin planning, obsessively looking at blogs and WDW
Disney Planning Tips: Don’t Forget To Pack For The Bathroom!
When people make their packing list for a vacation at Walt Disney World or Disneyland most people that I know just write “toiletries”. This is fine for some people, but for me, I need “toiletries” to be listed out specifically! If I just rely on my little brain to remember
Disney World Planning Tips – More Snacks, Less Money!
My husband and I are DVC members so our family travels to Disney World at least once a year. We try to save money whenever and wherever we can without cutting back on the full Disney experience. Snacks and drinks in Disney World can be quite expensive and kids get
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
A Disney Commandos survival guide: You’re planning another trip?
We have all seen the eye rolling from our friends and family who aren’t “in the know.” While we certainly dread the blank stares we will receive and without a doubt we quickly get over it because we are planning a trip to the most magical place the universe will
10 Games & Activities To Do While Waiting In Line
When you are traveling to Walt Disney World with kids, it’s always a good idea to have a plan to keep them busy and occupied while waiting in attraction lines, for the bus, on dinner, and for shows, fireworks and parades. I always keep different things in our backpack or
Help Me! What info is available at Guest Relations?
Did you lose your keys? Do you need to convert your currency? Have your tickets gone missing and you need reprints? Well, you need to find Guest Relations at a Disney Park! Guest Relations stations are at every park in Walt Disney World.They will be marked with a lowercase ‘i’
Favorite Disney Websites – Tips from the Disney Diva
Ok, I may be a little biased, but one of my FAVORITE Disney trip-planning websites is Tips from the Disney Diva www.tipsfromthedisneydiva.com The site, which really began taking off in December of 2009, was originally designed to help families in the planning process for their trip to Walt Disney
Disney Diva’s Top 5 Tips: What happens if I get sick at Walt Disney World?
I have been sick as a DOG at Disney World two times. I’m not going to lie, it was beyond miserable. I never go to Disney World without any medicines, which is why I wrote my article “Trust me, you need drugs” that lists all the medicines I recommend you
