“It’s just a place to sleep” is the theory of hotel choice for many traveling families; including those traveling to Walt Disney World. On the heels of the increase in ticket price you may be tempted to start re-analyzing your Disney vacation and seeing where you can cut costs…the bulk
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Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2
There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and
Disney World Quick Tips – Choosing Your Resort
There is more to choosing your ideal resort than just looking at a picture and clicking “book now”. I’m always sad to hear that someone had a bad experience at one of my favorite resorts on Disney property, basically because they didn’t know any better! That is one reason we
Planes, Pains and Automobiles: How to get to Disney
So you want to go to a Disney Park? Everyone who wants to go to a Disney Park faces the same problem you have to find a way to get there. This can be the single most challenging part of your experience. A poorly thought out travel plan can put
Is Disney’s Beach Club Resort Right For You?
Yes. Oh. That’s not enough to answer this question? It is for me! From the second my husband, son, and I walked into the luxurious lobby we knew we made a great choice in our stay. We are Disney Vacation Club members and it was after our stay here that
Ask a Disney Question: A Split Stay
This question comes from Kristen: I’m pestering you again with another question. It’s been officially determined that my fiance and I are getting married at Disney in March. *insert pause here for an excited dance* 😉 My question is this – we plan on staying two nights at Port Orleans,
Benefits of being on P-R-O-P-E-R-T-Y
“It’s just a place to sleep” is the theory of hotel choice for many traveling families; including those traveling to Walt Disney World. On the heels of the increase in ticket price you may be tempted to start re-analyzing your Disney vacation and seeing where you can cut costs…the bulk
Eating Table Service in the Parks vs at the Resorts – Which is Better? Part 2
There are many variables that affect whether table service meals are better in the parks or the resorts. Last time I looked at specialty dining such as character meals, signature dining, buffets, and unique and entertaining restaurants. Today, let’s evaluate table service meals by looking at the convenience factor and
Disney Transportation – Giving up your Seat
Have you ever been on a crowded bus or monorail leaving the parks that was standing room only? I know I have! After long day in the parks, buses, monorails, and boats carry the tired masses back to their resorts (or cars), leaving people standing and ogling the seated passengers,
Oldies But Goodies – Six Important Reasons For Seniors To Stay Onsite
The choice to stay on or off site is an important one and can be particularly important for us, the Oldies. There are tons of reasons for staying on site that become apparent when you compare the experience to staying off. I guess you can compare them if you stay
Half the fun is how you get there
The Walt Disney World Resort is huge. Spanning nearly 47 square miles, the resort encompasses four theme parks, dozens of resort hotels, countless restaurants and shops, and several other recreational and entertainment venues. Needless to say, getting from place to place can require some thought and consideration. Before you call
Disney World Quick Tips – Choosing Your Resort
If you were to ask ten people which resort was their favorite you would get at least eleven different answers. There is no one resort at Walt Disney World that is right for all people but if you know what you are looking for there will be one that is
Disney World Quick Tips – What not to do your first day.
If you’re like most people, getting to Disney World can be a little exhausting regardless of how you get there, but it’s hard not to want to go out and do everything the moment you arrive on property. If you get there early enough (or if you have an annual pass), you’re probably going
Disney World Quick Tip – The fastest way to get to the Magic Kingdom.
Getting to the Magic Kingdom can be pretty involved: You have to drive to the parking lot, take a tram to the Ticket and Transportation Center, then get on the ferry or monorail. If you have lots of “stuff,” like strollers or diaper bags, or even little kids who move
