Walt Disney is an intriguing character to study. When I was watching Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (which originally aired February 3, 2011, on CNBC) to receive information for this report, at times I forgot that I was researching, because I was so drawn in by the story of his life. On December 5,…
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
By: Rikki Niblett Recently it’s become more and more evident that Fall is one of my favorite times of year to visit Walt Disney World. Not only do you have lighter crowds, but you have great events like the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and perhaps the event that I love the most, Mickey’s…
My Best Day at Disney World (by Brandon, age 13)
Extraordinary and unforgettable, my best day ever at Disney World occurred on September 7, 2008, with my brothers, parents, and grandparents. This was our first trip to Disney World with our grandparents, and Grandma’s first time ever at Walt’s theme parks. Some unique and exciting incidents happened. One, which was part of the Year of a…
Do you join the Jamboree?
And by Jamboree, I mean parade. Nobody puts on a parade like Disney. I’ve seen holiday parades, daily parades, I’ve seen them in all of the parks that offer them; I’ve seen the parade on land and parade on sea. I’ve seen parades in the daylight and in the evening; I’ve even seen parades that…
How Early is Too Early to Plan?
There is often a great debate amongst travelers to the Walt Disney World Resort about how far in advance to you start to plan. What is too early? What is too late? What are the pros and cons to both? Let me start by saying, as an unabashed ultimate fan of WDW that it is…
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin vs. Toy Story Midway Mania (by Brandon, age 13)
In all of Disney World, two outstanding arcade-like rides can be visited. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and Toy Story Midway Mania is found in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios. In both attractions, guests move guns around to shoot targets. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, the older of…
Your Disney Vacation is Booked! Now What?
Congratulations! After much thought and decision making regarding dates, resorts, length of stay, and Magic Your Way add-ons, reservations have been made and the countdown has begun. You’re going to Disney World! But what’s next? Is there still more planning to be done before departure day? Absolutely! Let’s discuss what steps to take in getting ready…
Downtown Disney with Small Children
A trip to Walt Disney World does not have to break the bank, and one way you can cut down on your cost is to have a non-park day scheduled into your vacation. Whether you are staying on Disney property or not, Downtown Disney is easily accessed, and is a great place to spend some…
Why Disney World?
We have made Disney World our family vacation spot for six of the last seven years, with another trip planned for later this year. I have no doubt that some of our family members and friends are wondering, “Why Disney?” Because so many reasons exist for why we continually choose Disney World as our vacation…
1100 Vacation Pictures: What do I do Now?
A trip to Disney World is a memory-making experience for any family or group, and it is so nice to capture so many of those fond memories in pictures. However, you may find that you have taken hundreds of photos a day on your trip. Once home, you may be faced with spending a small…
So You’re Thinking About Going to Disney World? What You Need to Know Before You Book!
Do you have the Disney bug? Perhaps you dream of taking a vacation to Walt Disney World, but the time and resources are lacking. Facing a similar situation less than a decade ago, our family received an unexpected refund check that suddenly turning our Disney dream into a reality. Since that first vacation, our family…
Mobile Magic App
By: Dena Burkett Every Disney fanatic knows how important time is and how important it is to keep a schedule when you only have a week to see as much as you can in Disney. Now you can do all those things much easier with Disney’s Mobile Magic App! You can have access to a…