My favorite thing to do at Walt Disney World outside the parks, and now my son’s favorite, was always renting one of the little two-person boats for a cruise in one of the property’s many waterways. The “water mice” of my childhood have been replaced by Sea Raycers designed specially
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Sneak Peak of Merida Meet and Greet at the Magic Kingdom
On May 12, 2012, Disney’s newest princess Merida from the Pixar film Brave debuted at the Magic Kingdom in a new Walt Disney World meet-and-greet featuring three animated bear cubs, coloring, and an archery lesson. From what I hear a soft opening is under way now with an official opening
Fun Ways To Get Wet At Walt Disney World
While most families have plans to stay dry while visiting Walt Disney World, others look for ways to get wet and cool off on those hot, humid, summer days. Sure, you and your party can ride attractions that will get you wet such as Splash Mountain or Kali River Rapids
Disney Photo Travel Tips & Techniques
This helpful post comes to us from the phenomenal Disney Photographer Tom Bricker of Touring Plans & Disney Tourist Blog. He shares some tips and techniques on shooting beautiful Disney photos as seen on his site and in the Unofficial Guide to Disney World & Land. As a travel photographer
Art of Animation Discount for Disney Visa Cardholders
Use your Disney’s Visa Card to save 15% at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Book now through 6/14/12 for travel 6/18/12 – 9/27/12 Experience Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort and save 15% when you book with your Disney’s Visa® Card. From the magically themed family suites and
Disney World Planning: Picking Non Busy Times to Go
My family and I are finding it hard and harder to plan our Disney World Vacations during slower times of the year. The reason is there is NO MORE slow times of the year at Walt Disney World. We have a membership to Touring Plans. Like most people I use
Drink Around the World Showcase – Classic American Beer at Fife & Drum Tavern
Fife & Drum Tavern at American Adventure, Epcot In many ways, the American Adventure in Epcot is located perfectly for a quick, palate-cleansing stop on a “Drink Around the World Showcase” (DAWS) day. Located halfway around World Showcase, the American Adventure focuses as much on comfort food and non-alcoholic
Could the Disney Vacation Club be Right for Your Family?
You see the signs everywhere when you visit Walt Disney World: on busses, in the hotels, even at the parks: “Have you heard about Disney’s best kept secret”? That secret, of course, is the Disney Vacation Club, and as Disney continues their plans to expand their timeshare option with the construction of more DVC properties….well, I don’t know that it is much of a *secret* any more.
Should You Take Your Children Out of School for a Disney Vacation?
If you have school-age children, at some point you have probably considered taking them out of school to visit Disney World. It can be a tough decision, and the right answer may be different at different ages of your children.
Blues Traveler, Smash Mouth and More Set for ‘Eat to the Beat’ Concert Series This Fall at Epcot
We are excited to announce this year’s lineup for the “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series at the 17th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (talent/dates subject to change): 9/28-9/30: Night Ranger 10/1-10/3: Sugar Ray 10/4- 10/7: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas 10/8-10/10: Boyz II Men 10/11-10/12: Smash Mouth 10/13-10/14:
Why I love Walt Disney World Extra Magic Hours!
When it comes to Walt Disney World and Extra Magic Hours, the debate is endless! There are strategies about how to make the most of your Extra Magic Hours (EMH), there are debates over which is better, morning EMH or evening EMH, and there are people that avoid them like
Disney and Target Present: Disney Phineas and Ferb Summer to Remember Sweepstakes.
Disney Channel and Target Will Award 26 Grand Prizes that will Make it a Summer to Remember at Walt Disney World! You can enter for a chance to win a vacation for you and three guests to make unforgettable memories by celebrating the end of the summer with Phineas and
“Signature” Restaurants – Are They Worth It? Part 3
In the final part of this 3-part series (Check out Part 1 and Part 2!), I’m taking a look at the rest of Walt Disney World’s 2-Table Service Credit Dining Options to answer the question, Are They Worth It? The Restaurants I am reveiwing this week aren’t *technically* Signature Restaurants,
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
