When planning a trip to Disney World, there are several add-on options to the basic Magic Your Way pass. One of those choices is the Park Hopper option. Is this selection worth the additional expense? There are several items to consider. Having Park Hopper tickets allows one to go in and out of any of the…
Remy
Perhaps the most amazing experience of our recent cruise on the Disney Dream was our dinner at Remy. On the new ship Disney decided that they were going to add another adult only restaurant to their already popular Palo, this time it would be French and it would take its theme from Ratatouille, named of…
Show & Tell: Preparing Kids for Their First Trip to WDW
When my family was planning our first trip to WDW, our boys were 2- and 4-years-old. I read several travel books to help me prepare myself and my children for our trip. I was struck by one commonality in all the books I read. They all stressed the importance of preparing your children for Disney…
Pressed Pennies: A Favorite Souvenir
It does not take long after arriving at Disney World to be drawn to the many souvenirs available for purchase. From mugs to t-shirts to collectible pins, the temptation to buy is overwhelming. As a Disney fanatic, I am drawn to all of the themed items representing one of my favorite places. My three sons…
Do-it-Yourself Touring Plans
If you are perusing blogs about WDW, it is likely that you are the trip planner in your family or group. As trip planner, you are the person that everyone will look to while on vacation and say, “What are we going to do today?” Unfortunately, you are also the person that everyone will glare…
My Day as Ski Captain at Blizzard Beach (by Brandon, age 12)
Blizzard Beach, one of Disney’s water parks, is incredibly fun. Though I have never been to Typhoon Lagoon, I highly recommend Blizzard Beach as your choice of water parks. In 2009, my family went there to do something special that we had not done before. We arrived about twenty minutes before the park opened. We…
Secrets to Making Magical Moments at Disney World
Our family has taken six trips to Disney World in just over seven years, with another one planned for later this fall. Obviously, we love visiting Mickey’s home! What stands out for us are the numerous “Magical Moments” that have befallen on us during our vacations. Ask our friends, and they will tell you we…
Animal Kingdom From A to Z (Part 4)
A-Z left off with The Tree of Life and starts up again under the ground… Underground Habitat of Mole Rats This may seem like a weird one to like. When walking through the Pangani Forest you will come to a hut. Upon entering you will notice a glass observation area. It is not brightly…
A Lesson in Disney Pin Trading
Someone recently started a thread on the MouseForLess Yahoo group about Pin Trading at Disney World and it got me thinking about buying some pins for my upcoming trip in June. I always see questions popping up wondering when children are old enough to trade and who or where to actually trade the pins with. …
Walking in Walt’s Footsteps Tour
By Teresa Pitman I have to confess that the first time I went to Disneyland — after many trips to Walt Disney World — I was kind of disappointed. I missed the feeling I got in WDW of being in an entirely separate world, because I could see the ordinary buildings in the background behind…
Animal Kingdom From A to Z (Part 3)
Our A-Z Journey left us exploring the flora and fauna of the Maharajah Jungle Trek. This time we start out under the sea for letter N: (Finding) Nemo: The Musical A fishy musical at the end of Dinoland, USA seems a little off but once you’re there, Dory will be the only one who’s…
To Buy or Not Buy: Disney’s Refillable Drink Mug
Do you have an upcoming trip to the World? If you are staying at one of Disney’s exceptional resorts, be prepared to see numerous resort refillable drink mugs when you arrive. They will be in the hands of most guests and are available to purchase for less than $15 a piece at each resort’s food…