Before arriving: Book dining 60 days in advance- great way to celebrate your 2 month mark. Have kids get involved with saving- cans, bottles, selling cookies, working around the neighborhood. Then put some of the money on Disney gift cards for them to spend when they arrive! You can also
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Walt Disney World Tips And Tricks: Photo Tips
I take a LOT of photos on every visit to Walt Disney World and have literally thousands of them loaded on to my computer. That being said, I am neither a professional nor a particularly talented photographer. I just shoot what I like. This group of tips will focus primarily
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
Marathon Training – Running Teams
If you’re already in training and signed up for a Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort Race, you may consider joining a running team. There are dozens of options out there, and for me, they make the race even that much more special. Running teams aren’t necessarily for competition; often
Making Your Vacation Rental Safe for Kids.
If you have small children, your own home is probably childproofed, but your hotel room or vacation rental probably isn’t. Add that the natural tendency to unconciously lower one’s guard on vacation combined with excited children in unfamiliar surroundings and the potential for accidents is higher than it should be. You don’t have to panic though,
Oldies But Goodies – How Effective Is Disney Transportation For Seniors?
Let me be up front with you, as a Disney consumer who happens to be an Oldie I really enjoy the Walt Disney World transportation system. There are a few reasons why. We have stayed off site and driven to the parks each day (that will never happen again), we
D23 Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Disney’s THE ROCKETEER!
For Disney fans and movie buffs alike it’s time to grab the helmets and prepare to take flight once again! On June 21, 2011, come relive the action and fun of Disney’s 1991 adventure-fantasy The Rocketeer at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as D23: The Official Disney Fan
Disney lions, tigers and cheetahs find perfume “paws-itively” appealing
Cheap perfume and lions may not seem a likely match. But at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the scent of the wild can be found in hundreds of perfume bottles being recycled by Disney cast members. Animal experts have long used unique aromas such as perfumes and spices as enrichment tools to
Hold it! The truth about the “courtesy hold”
Picture this-You are planning your Disney Cruise Line vacation and during the quote process you hear the inevitable “would you like me to place that on a courtesy hold for you?” Time seems to stand still as you ponder this question… Do you really need to hold your desired stateroom,
Disneyland employee falls in park, dies of natural causes
A Disney cast member collapsed last Wednesday in Disneyland amusement park, and later died. Philip Doyle, 58, worked in the food services department. Doyle was making a delivery after 1 pm near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and his co-workers got concerned when he didn’t return quickly. He was
Don’t Miss Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend
Attention all “Cars” fans – I’ve got a great announcement for you tonight. The Disney Parks Blog just got word that the gang from Radiator Springs will head this way next month for a brand new event – Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend – which will take place May 13-15.
Disney to Build Luxury “Health Focused” Suites at the Contemporary Resort.
If you’ve ever wanted to combine the luxury of a spa retreat with your Disney World vacation, look no further: Disney is converting the entire 14th Floor of the Contemporary Resort into a spa retreat, complete with a private yoga studio, concierge service, and special health-conscious menus. In addition, guests can book one
Specialty Rooms Will Give Guests The Royal Treatment
Hi everyone. I’m thrilled to start off the day by breaking another exciting announcement here on the Disney Parks Blog about two new Specialty Room offerings coming to the Walt Disney World Resort – health and wellness suites and Royal Guest Rooms.
Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name
