A Shout Out to the Magic Kingdom Newsstand

Today I’d like to give a shout out to an unsung hero of Walt Disney World.  (And, I’m not talking about Chip.) I’m talking about the Magic Kingdom Newsstand located just inside the turnstiles in the Magic Kingdom.  Most people just walk past this little shop, but I think it’s

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Alleviate stress on your Walt Disney World Vacation

When Walt Disney World travelers envision their trips they think of perfect weather, smiling children, wonderful food, characters surrounding them. While all of these things can be true when traveling to Disney World, a trip to Disney can be tiring, stressful and a little bit of work. There are plenty

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Do you tip Mousekeeping while you are at Walt Disney World?

Tipping is an important part of my Walt Disney World budget planning. I budget for Mousekeeping, bell service, and food servers at all my favorite table service restaurants. Each day, I leave a special Mousekeeping envelope with a few dollars inside when we leave  for the day, and I have been blessed with

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Top 5 Ways to Have a Carefree Disney Vacation

While a vacation should be relaxing, it can also be stressful! Disney World is meant to take you back to the days of carefree childhood where magic and adventure is real and possible; but when trying to make flights, keep schedules, count cash, and haul strollers, a vacation can be anything

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Top 5 Things To Take Into The Parks For Hot Days

Last year I took my son to Walt Disney World in late September.  I was looking forward to lower crowds due to school being in session and cooler weather during a “fall month.”  I was right only about one of those things the lower crowds.  I honestly believe the week

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Disney World Quick Tips – Planning your Disney World Budget

There are very few people who visit Walt Disney World without having to carefully plan and budget their available funds. I use a very measured and logical (at least to me) approach for budgeting each of our visits. First – I always try to start early enough so I can

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Disney World Quick Tips – How to keep your stuff dry

There is nothing more refreshing than getting on a water ride on a hot day. While being soaked and walking around in wet clothes is not the greatest feeling it does cool you off. Now imagine you are enjoying your Disney World vacation and like most people you have your

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Disney World Quick Tips – How to stay cool and Hydrated

Right around this time of year everyone is looking for ways to stay cool while braving the heat at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some areas of the parks have full exposure to the hot Florida other areas just get really hot from being enclosed and not allowing for much

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10 Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer

While a Disney vacation is a special one, visiting central Florida in the hottest part of summer will require some planning if you want this to be a magical vacation…and not a miserable one. So let’s talk about some ways to stay cool if you will be traveling to Disney World this summer.

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Disney World Quick Tips – Miscellaneous Tips I have learned

There is so much to do at Disney World often times we look over little things that could make our visit even more enjoyable. I have learned a thing or two while visiting the parks and while I am sure I could write out articles for every one of these

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Is My Car Safe at Disney World?

For the past 10+ years, I have driven either my own personal car or a rental car to the Walt Disney World resort and never even thought twice about the safety of my personal belongings.  Something about crossing under the “Walt Disney World” sign that makes me feel like I’ve

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