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…
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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…
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…
Zip Top Baggies—A Packing Necessity
Over the years, people have asked my advice about what they should pack for their Walt Disney World vacation. I have lots of tips and suggestions to offer, but the most surprising—and one of the most important—items I encourage people to pack is a box of zip top baggies. Zip top baggies will protect and…
Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon?
Have you made the decision to add a water park to your Disney vacation but find yourself unable to choose between Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon? Our family faced that exciting, yet difficult decision on our last Disney vacation. After five trips in as many years, we decided to splurge on a water park for…
To Buy or Not Buy: Tickets to Disney’s Water Parks
Nothing sounds better on a steamy, summer day than being doused by cool, refreshing water. Disney offers many such opportunities with two water parks on their property: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Since guests must pay for admittance to either of these parks, is a day at one of these aquatic sites worth the additional fee?…
Choosing a Character Meal at Disney World
In a recent post, I debated whether a character meal is worth the splurge and concluded that when taking a trip to the World, dining with famous Disney figures should be included on the agenda. Once the decision is made to reserve one of these meals, the question becomes, “What restaurant do I choose?” Our…