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By Teresa Pitman My daughter-in-law says I’m a Disney geek, and complains that I’ve passed it on to my son (her husband) as well. I happen to think my Disney geekiness is the perfect qualification for writing about Walt Disney World, and I recently was assigned an article on “the World” by a national magazine….

No, you can’t take your infant with you on Test Track, but there is another way! By Sarah DeMare Walt Disney World is a great vacation destination for both big kids and small kids. But what happens when one of those small kids is too small for some of the height-restricted rides, like Space Mountain…

By Erica Colmenares When I started researching for this article, I decided to go to the Mouse’s Mouth, and see what the Disney site said about the FASTPASS. Here’s what I found: Disney’s FASTPASS service is sure to help you get the most enjoyment out of your day at the Walt Disney World Resort! This…

by Kate Abbott No one could believe it when we said we were taking a trip to England and Scotland. It was a non-Disney trip! How could we? “Oh, but you’re going to Euro Disney, right?” they all asked. Nope, we’re really not going to Disneyland Paris. “It’s really not a Disney trip this time,”…

By Erica Colmenares I don’t know about you, but I spend a good bit of my daydreaming time imagining I’ve won the lottery. Now, I don’t play the lottery, so it’s pretty far-fetched, but here’s what I’d do if, magically, my number was picked for the MegaBall jackpot. First, there’d be back-to-back Eastern and Western…

by Kate Abbott I’ve been obsessed with the idea of getting into Club 33 ever since I heard about it, when I was about ten years old. While my parents browsed in New Orleans Square’s shops, I’d linger by the nondescript entrance door, hoping to get a peek inside the lobby. When I was older,…

A big “thank you” to everyone who entered the poem contest. There were many great poems and it was VERY hard to select the winners. If you discover you are a winner in this contest, please send your snail mail address to our List Mom Binnie at so she can get your prize out to…

By Teresa Pitman Five-year-old Sebastian gave the new healthier children’s menus at Walt Disney World “two thumbs up” during our December 2006 trip. His parents did, too, because they remembered the tears and frustration of  our 2005 trip when the kid’s menus consisted mostly of things he didn’t eat (like chicken nuggets and macaroni and…

By Carol Garcia To some of us, planning is an adventure. It’s not just about buying tickets and making reservations, it’s about making sure our families have a wonderful and memory filled trip. And one of those extra steps that can be taken is to add a little magic to your trip. Magic can be…

By Susan Kirby Walt Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth for many people. Most of us take the sights and sounds for granted as we soak in the atmosphere, but for some there are extra challenges presented by the logistics of navigating the crowds and attractions. For those of us…

By Teresa Pitman In your dreams, it’s just like the Disney Planning DVD – your three-year-old  sees Mickey Mouse (who is miraculously standing all alone), runs to him, and gives him a big, enthusiastic hug while you take photos to record the occasion. Then they play happily for several minutes while you whip out the…

By Teresa Pitman Animal Kingdom Lodge not only makes a great home base for guests exploring the parks, it’s well worth exploring all on its own – even if you aren’t staying there. With free tours and many daily activities, as well as African wildlife in the savannahs outside, you can have a full day…