When it comes time to plan your days in the parks, an effective tool can be the calendars found on Disney’s website. About a month before we are set to leave, I start browsing the calendars to plan which day we’ll visit each park. At the top menu, click “Parks”.
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How Soon Should You Start Disney Planning?
I’m not a planner in my “real life.” I don’t know what I’ll do at work tomorrow, what I’ll have for dinner or even who is picking my son up from golf practice. Tomorrow is plenty of time to work that out. But I DO know that more than six
I Just Clicked “Confirm Reservation”….Now What?!
Congratulations! You’ve just confirmed your vacation reservation to Walt Disney World. Feel overwhelmed? I understand. Now it’s time for the fun planning-parks, restaurant reservations, shows…it’s all waiting for you! Where to start? 1. Make ADRs. This means “Advanced Dining Reservations”. If you chose the Disney Dining Plan or the Disney
Disney to Begin Testing Next Generation FASTPASS System
Disney is set to begin tests on portions of their next generation FASTPASS system according to WDW Magic. From May 1 to May 15 random guests will be selected to participate upon their arrival to Walt Disney World. Guests participating will be able to choose their itinerary and FASTPASS windows for the Magic Kingdom
Disney World Planning – Disney Plan of Action
Hello Disney Fans! Welcome to part 3 of my Disney World Planning series. Here is part 1 and part 2 in case you missed it. This series of articles will bring you along on my journey to plan my Disney vacation this coming September. So far we have covered making
Disney World Quick Tips – Travel Bag Must Haves
As the mom of 3 boys between ages 11 and 4, I’ve been toting a bag of some kind around with me wherever we go for years. While we’re finally out of diapers and my load has lessened, there are still some things that always go into my Disney park-hopping
Disney World Quick Tips – Make a To-Do List
I make two to-do lists for my upcoming Disney World trips. One big one that I start months before (stop laughing) and a shorter one that I use in the last few days before we travel. One thing I noticed though, was that I sometimes forgot to finish the last
Disney World Planning – Budgeting and using Gift Cards
Hey Everyone! My countdown to Disney is currently at 197 days. That may seem like a long time, but it is not. In terms of planning I have 17 days until I can make my advanced dining reservations. Making ADR’s is a key element in having a well organized trip.
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
Top 5 ways to sound like a “planner” on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Ok, so OBVIOUSLY you’re the planner of the group. You wouldn’t be sitting here reading this if you weren’t. However, if you’re like me sometimes you do all the planning for an event or vacation and WHOOSH someone clueless swoops in and takes control and you walk around silently fuming
Planning a Disney Trip? Countdown to the FUN!
How many days do you have until you leave for your Disney vacation? Do you even know? If you are getting close, why not make it fun and start a Disney Vacation Countdown!?! Several months ago, Melissa shared how to make a great Do It Yourself Countdown Calendar. In
Why Should You Go to Walt Disney World?
This weekend, I was looking through all the pictures we have accumulated through the years. I was reminded of such wonderful memories. I started to think about why we began taking our family to Walt Disney World in the first place and why we kept the tradition year after year.
How to Tour the Parks – Dancing through Hollywood Studios
While not as big as some of the other parks, and featuring more on Movies, Music, and Animation Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a great balance of thrill rides and family shows. Also I feel this park is one of the harder ones to move around in if its packed. Don’t
Disney Work Planning Tips for Plus Sized Travelers
What to do when one size doesn’t fit all? With millions of visitors from around the world, it would be impossible to fabricate accommodations that would be ideal for everyone in Disney parks. If the “one size fits all” philosophy doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry, you aren’t out of
