If you’re taking a Walt Disney World trip as a family, there are certain things that you’ll want to consider. Liliane Opsomer coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids shares with us her top ten tips for families visiting Walt Disney World. 1] Be prepared and plan your visit. Make a list of…
Search Results for: kids
Top 5 Reasons Fall is Fabulous at Walt Disney World
It’s no secret that I love Walt Disney World. A lot. And fall is my absolute favorite season. Put the two together and, BAM! A veritable harvest-tinted pixie dust explosion. Fall is fabulous at Walt Disney World! What makes it such an extraordinary time to visit? Here are the top 5 reasons you should plan…
Wonderland Tea Party at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
The Wonderland Tea Party is a little-known event for kids ages 4 to 12 that is held at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa that provides great value. The Wonderland Tea Party takes place at 2:00 p.m. inside 1900 Park Fare, the restaurant on the first floor of the Grand Floridian. The current cost in…
Making the Most of the Journey – Top Things That Can Distract Little Ones On the Way to Disney
For most of us any Disney vacation is going to involve some travel. Car, bus, train, plane, no matter what transportation you choose, your children will likely need some distractions to help the journey go a bit faster. This is a list of magic items and tricks that can help avoid the ceaseless cycle of…
A Fond Farewell to Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Saying goodbye to attractions is always hard. I grew up visiting Walt Disney World and have watched many attractions come and go over the years. Some are easier to let go of than others, and it is certainly nice to be able to say goodbye to the ones I have enjoyed. When the announcement was…
Dining at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is arguably the most beautiful and wonderfully-themed resort on Walt Disney World property. The theme of the southern Pacific islands and celebration of tiki culture is found throughout and extends to right to its dining options. Everyone visiting Walt Disney World should consider dining at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Most of the…
Top Places to Find Disney PhotoPass Photographers
Do you love photos? Then you absolutely need to take advantages of Disney’s photographers. Disney PhotoPass photographers are Cast Members that have been trained to take amazing photographs of your family throughout Walt Disney World. Here are some top places to find these amazing Disney PhotoPass Photographers. Park Icons The first place you can find…
Top Five Walt Disney World Resort Pools
Big Blue Pool- Photo Credit Kathy Anderson Ranking the top five pools at the Walt Disney World Resort seems like an impossible task. The Resort in Orlando Florida is known for several things, family fun, character meet and greets, immersive themes, and THE HEAT. To beat the heat there is no better way than…
A Time of Transition: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you are a first-time visitor to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park at Walt Disney World, you probably will notice the Pardon our Pixie Dust signs. However, if you are a returning guest, you may find yourself noticing more of what is missing than what is remaining. Gone are Backlot Tour, The Great Movie Ride, and the iconic…
How to Enjoy Disney Springs with your Family Without Shopping
Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney, is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex along the banks of Village Lake; after a major overhaul, Disney Springs has become a destination in its very own right. Families can have fun all day without shopping, and here’s how. If you are staying at Port Orleans Riverside or…
New Experiences Now Available at Discovery Cove
So many wonderful Discovery Cove experiences await you at this intimate, SeaWorld-owned resort. You probably know that you can swim with dolphins here, but now you can also swim with sharks and feed stingrays! Swim with an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin This is, of course, the main draw at Discovery Cove. The 50-minute experience begins with an orientation led…
Movie Review: So Dear to My Heart
Based on Sterling North’s 1943 children’s book Midnight and Jeremiah, Disney’s So Dear to My Heart was theatrically released on January 19, 1949. The musical drama, a hybrid of live-action and animated elements, is eighty-two minutes in length. Plot Summary In 1903 Indiana, a passing train affords the townspeople of Fulton Corners a brief…