I am a park hopper. I love to park hop. Whenever we book our Walt Disney World vacation, we always get the park hopper passes. Do I park hop every day? No. Can I park hope every day? Absolutely? Park hopping really depends on who you are traveling with and what exactly you want from…
Castaway Cabanas
If you are looking for a way to experience Castaway Cay with an extra dose of pampering the new Cabanas is just the experience for you. These new cabanas are available both on the Family Beach and on Serenity Bay. Each private cabana has; cushioned chairs, chaise lounges, side tables, fridge, lockable storage and a…
Driving vs. Flying
I take two very different trips to Walt Disney World. The first is the family trip with my husband and kids. We live in North Carolina and we drive the ten hours to Disney. The second is my girls-only trip to the World where my sister and I go together and we fly – me…
A Princess in Preparation- The Princess is Ready!
As I write this race day is only a few days away. Earlier this week I had my last official long training run until race day, 12 miles thank you very much! I NEVER in a hundred million years thought that I would be doing this. I have a few more “short” runs, 6 or…
Tower of Terror: Disney’s Most Fun Attraction (by Brandon, Age 12)
Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios has been my favorite ride since I first went to Disney World in 2004 when I was six years-old. The first time I rode it, the line at the beginning of the attraction made me excited and wonder what else there was going to be in the line and what…
Riding the Aquaduck on the Disney Dream
One of the most amazing and highly anticipated new features on the beautiful new Disney Dream is the Aquaduck water roller coaster. Themed to Donald Duck himself, which is only natural given that Admiral Donald’s statue graces the atrium lobby of the Disney Dream, the Aquaduck is the first water roller coaster to be designed…
Waiting for Infinity and Beyond
I was looking through my son’s autograph book from a few years ago with my kids the other day. This is a favorite past time for them. When we go to Disney World, one of the first things that I buy for them is the autograph books with the slots for the pictures. When we…
Fanny Pack Packing 101
As the mom in the group, it is my responsibility to be the MacGyver of the group; I should have everything on hand to fix any situation while skipping happily through the theme parks. When the kids were little, carrying a diaper bag was a necessity and could fit an endless array of products for…
Our Magical Moments Biggest Secret: Hidden Mickey Haircuts
I recently wrote a post revealing some of our secrets to making magical moments at Disney World. Our biggest secret actually came about quite unintentionally. What is that secret? Hidden Mickey haircuts! No, not in my hair! Not even in my husband’s. But our three sons now get these unique haircuts before every Disney trip. …
My DVC Addiction
By Carol Garcia Admittedly, I didn’t start the Disney fanaticism all at once. Who does? I had been to Walt Disney World four times before that fateful hurricane blew us to Orlando on our first family vacation with our daughter. Since we couldn’t get into Cancun for a beach vacation, and had a week…
Living the Disney Dream!
A number of The Magic for Less Team members were privileged to tour and sail on the Disney Dream prior to its maiden voyage. I am excited to share my impressions. We promise to have more first-hand reports and photos from Disney’s newest cruise ship in the coming weeks as well! === I have sailed…
READY… SET… Where to GO First at Disney World’s Four Parks
Do you have an upcoming Disney World trip planned? Maybe you are wondering if there are any tips you should know before venturing out to each park. Our family has taken six trips over the past seven years, with another one booked for later this year. We have spent over forty days at the different…