At dinner the previous night we were given pickup and transportation instructions to depart. There are not lots of flights out of Jackson and it is not exactly a busy airport. We had two pickups for the 90 minute trip back to the airport: 9:15am and 10:15am. If you had a 9:15am departure they were…
“Use the Force, Brandon” – My Jedi Training Experience
Have you or your children ever participated in the Jedi Training Academy at Hollywood Studios? My brothers and I had a magical moment at Disney World in 2009 when one morning, our family headed to the platform holding the Death Star II shield generator to the left of Star Tours. Hoping to be chosen to…
Adventures by Disney Quest for the West: Day 6
Today I was supposed to go horseback riding, however I was not feeling well so I decided to try to sleep in. My roommate headed off for the ride and sleep was beckoning, however it was not to be. This is a place where things start early, and people are out and about, and finally…
Magic Kingdom from A-Z (Part 1)
In the final A-Z collection we visit Magic Kingdom, where the magic in Orlando all began. Our first installment starts with the ever popular autograph and ends with those ghosts that just might follow you home. Autographs Never been a fan of the autograph. Until now. I received some autograph books which I looked at…
Adventures by Disney Quest for the West: Day 5
We had an early bag pickup from Yellowstone: 7:15am! Bus time was 8am, and we would be traveling to see another popular Yellowstone attraction as well as head to Brooks Lake Lodge in the mountains for our last two nights. After boarding the bus we headed to the “Grand Canyon of Yellowstone”, and it was…
Knowledge is Power: Quick Planning Tips to Share
When you are someone who LOVES Walt Disney World, the people around you tend to notice. What gives it away? Well, it usually starts with the need to wear Disney character t-shirts or having a purse or tote bag with a character on it. Or there is the ever popular key chain. Sometimes you can…
Adventures by Disney Quest for the West: Day 4
Today was sort of an easy day with some down time and guided touring. We woke up and had breakfast in the Obsidian Dining Room at the Snow Lodge (it was fine, although I really missed the Wort Hotel’s oatmeal), and met our group for a walking tour of the Old Faithful area. Disney provided…
Adventures by Disney: Quest for the West Day 3
We woke up at 6:30am as our bags had to be ready for the bus at 7:15am, got ready, and went to breakfast. At oatmeal and fruit (the oatmeal at the Wort’s Silver Dollar Grill is really good) and boarded the bus to the Grand Teton National Park. Was not a long drive to the…
Adventures by Disney: Quest for the West Day 2
Woke up at 7am and we got organized to get to breakfast. We had some free time this morning to browse the shops and I bought a hoodie, t-shirt & cap combo and a shirt. Then it was back to The Wort Hotel so we could meet for our tour of the Jackson Hole Playhouse, which…
Adventures By Disney “Quest for the West” Wyoming trip: Day 1
I’m not exactly an outdoor-y person. I like warm weather destinations, cruise ship, palm trees, and sandy beaches. In late May I was confirmed for the Adventures by Disney “Quest for the West” Wyoming vacation. I’d be going to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and embarking on visits to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, as well as…
DVC’s Hilton Head Resort
Author: Lindsey Tullier Since becoming Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members in 2007, my family had only stayed at our home resort of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa on our visits to Walt Disney World. However, for my husband’s birthday this past March, we decided to try something completely different and head to Disney’s Hilton…
2012 Changes – Rooms, Dining and MORE!
Dining Plan Changes: – The Plus Dining Plan now includes one refillable mug per person (refillable only at the Quick Service Dining location at your Disney Resort hotel). – The Quick Service Dining Plan now includes only one snack per person, per night. Magic Your Way Package Changes: – Vacation Insurance is now $69.95…