Looking for a Disney vacation without the stress and uncertainty of Walt Disney World? Look no further than Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort! This Disney Vacation Club property in South Carolina is a great option for Disney fans looking for a relaxing getaway. With the recent news that Disney would reopen their properties on Hilton…
Author: Sunny McMurry
When I am not teaching or running one of our three kids to their activities, sports and clubs, our family can be found lounging by the pool at the Polynesian (our DVC home resort) or riding People Mover in Magic Kingdom.
Five Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Polynesian Villas
Unless you are a Disney Vacation Club member, you may have never stayed in a Disney Vacation Club resort before. So, let’s take a look at some of the reasons you might want to consider booking a stay in a Disney Vacation Club resort on your next trip to Walt Disney World. If you love…
Five Reasons to Stay at Disney’s Beach Club Villas
With Walt Disney World recently reopening their parks, many people are once again planning to return to the magic. But, in their announcement, Walt Disney World indicated that the first resorts to open would be the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resorts. Unless you are a Disney Vacation Club member, or related to someone who is,…
Five Things to Add to Your Disney Packing List
It’s no secret: trips to Walt Disney World look different now than they did just a few months ago. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting people all around the world, Disney is doing everything they can to lower risks for guests while still trying to provide a magical experience. If you’re planning a trip to the…
Five Reasons We Love Dinner at ‘Ohana
Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the parks closing due to COVID-19. Walt Disney World offers so many amazing dining locations. From delicious grab-and-go snacks to multi-course, dress-code required signature restaurants, they offer something for everyone. One of our family’s must-do dinners is ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World….
Walt Disney World’s New Park Pass Reservation System
Disney fans around the world were excited to hear that Walt Disney World would begin their phased reopening on July 11, 2020. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open to guests on July 11, while EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open on July 15. Upon reopening the theme parks, Walt Disney World has…
Five Hidden Gems at Gran Destino Tower
The new Gran Destino Tower, part of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, is all the buzz right now. With the upgraded touches all around the lobby, rooms and grounds, this moderate level resort feels more like a deluxe resort. So, with all that Gran Destino has to offer, what are some special touches you might miss?…
Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge
What is Top of the World Lounge? Disney Vacation Club’s Top of the World Lounge is a lounge located on the 16th floor of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This area is specifically designed for and available to members of the Disney Vacation Club to enjoy drinks and light bites to eat. It…
Missing School for a Walt Disney World Trip: Advice from a Teacher
If you have ever looked at ways to save money with a Walt Disney World vacation, you will discover that one of the easiest ways to save a little bit is to go during less busy times of the year. The big problem with these low-cost times is that those times never align with school…
Underrated and Overrated at Walt Disney World (According to Kids)
We took our children to Walt Disney World for the first time in 2010. Our daughter was 6, our son was almost 3, and our youngest daughter was just a glimmer in our eye. Our oldest daughter is now 15, our son is 11, and our youngest daughter is 7. As Disney Vacation Club (DVC)…
Managing a Split Stay at Walt Disney World
Dreaming of a stay at Grand Floridian? A split stay might make it possible! What is a split stay? Simply stated, when guests divide their trip to stay in two (or more) different accommodations, they are splitting their stay. For example, a guest might stay at Disney’s All Star Movies for the first part…
Rope Drop 101: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
What is Rope Drop and Why Does it Matter? Any Walt Disney World veteran who knows how to maximize time in the parks and lessen time spent in lines will tell you that getting to the parks for rope drop is essential. What is Rope Drop? In simple terms, rope drop refers to being…