Do you need a place to store your belongings on your Walt Disney World vacation so you don’t have to hike through the park with all of your bags for lunch, snacks, change of clothes, etc? Did you know you can store such things in lockers within the parks? Well, here’s some good news! You…
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Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation: Step Four Where To Spend Each Day
When planning a vacation to Walt Disney World there are many decisions to be made to make the best trip. It can be overwhelming but through my series “Steps to Planning a Disney Vacation” we breakdown planning to make it less stressful. We have looked at 1. Goals of your trip, 2. What vacation packages…
Planning Your Disney Trip: Through the Eyes of a Five Year Old
Have you ever wondered what your kids’ Disney planning tips would be? Well this is Charlie is my five year old son. He is a kindergartner by day and a soccer player/ wizard by night. To say he is familiar with the Walt Disney World Resort is an understatement. We will be leaving for…
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Best Bets Part 1
The Kentucky Derby. The World Cup. The Super Bowl. The Olympics. The Epcot Food and Wine Festival. If I were seriously ranking these epic events, I would put Food and Wine on top. By a ton. The anticipation for this Fall (now technically still Summer) festival starts to build as soon as the Epcot Flower…
The Best Attractions for Halloween – Walt Disney World
Halloween is fast approaching, and the Disney parks are getting into the spooky spirit! All around Walt Disney World, pumpkin flavors waft from bakeries, fall colors decorate store windows, and Disney villains are twirling their mustaches, getting ready for mischief. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to The Most Magical Place on Earth during…
Solo Dining at Epcot’s Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill
Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at the Garden Grill Restaurant is located in Epcot’s Future World. The food is served family style, which makes it more relaxing than a buffet. As far as character meals go, I’ve found the Garden Grill to be a favorite with character interaction and food. I chose the Garden Grill…
Top Things Walt Disney World First Timers Don’t Know Before They Go
Congrats! You have decided to take the family to Walt Disney World for the very first time! With four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs and over twenty resort hotels there is so much to know before heading down. Here are a few things to help you be better prepare for your magical Walt…
Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Food into the Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Walt Disney World seems to be know almost as much for it’s opportunities for dining as it is for it’s amazing attractions these days. Make no mistake about it there are some seriously good eats to be found in the parks. However sometimes you just want to bring your own food into the parks….
Walt Disney World Character Meeting Tips
To most guests, Disney character watching is an important part of their Disney vacation. The characters provide a link between the animated films and the theme parks, and meeting them is very similar to a celebrity encounter, a memory to be treasured. Did you know that, from hundreds of animated-film characters, only about 250 have been…
Top Ten Tips for Families Visiting Walt Disney World
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…
Saying Goodbye to a Hollywood Studios Classic: The Great Movie Ride
August 12th was a day of goodbyes for me. After spending the morning at Epcot to bid farewell to Ellen’s Energy Adventure, we hopped on a bus to head to Hollywood Studios for one last visit to the Great Movie Ride. This was a bit sad for me because I have been riding the Great Movie Ride on nearly every visit since the year that…
Why Are You Packing THAT?! 5 Things You Didn’t Know Would Make Your WDW Trip Even Better!
When thinking about packing for Walt Disney World, it’s easy to find lists of items that should be packed. Common on these lists are various clothing items, frequently used over the counter medications, sunscreen, and even ponchos. But there are some lesser thought of items that can make your stay in the bubble just a…