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Disney Tips- What Should I Take and What Should I Leave?
If you are like me you are a planner. It is very important to be prepared when traveling to Disney because poor preparation can make or break the enjoyment of your vacation. When preparing for your days at the parks it may be helpful to know what you can take ...
Thrifty Thursday: How About a FREE Disney Sundae?
When you are on the Disney Dining Plan and you order a quick service meal, you get 1 meal, 1 drink and 1 dessert of your choice. This usually consists of some sort of cake or ice cream bar. Did you know that at Pop they have a bakery section ...
Terrific Tuesdays: Disney Resort Hopping
One thing my family tried on our last trip to Walt Disney World was resort hopping. Since we went around Christmas, all of the resorts were decked out in holiday decor. We had a great time checking out these resorts, as they are beautiful no matter what the season ...
Running with Disney: A Newbie's Thoughts on Disney Marathon Weekend
As I have mentioned previously, one of the reasons we chose the week we did for recent our Disney World vacation, was because it was Marathon Weekend, and our DD was participating in the 5-K. This was a totally new experience for all of us, Disney veterans that we are, ...
Disney Outside the Parks: The Sweet Side of Disney
I am so excited to be hosting this new series called, Disney Outside the Parks! Disney has such a big impact on so many lives and the magical memories that we create with our loved ones stays with us forever. The one thing most of us dread about a Disney ...
Thrifty Thursday: Don't Miss the Fireworks!
I was talking to a recent Walt Disney World visitor the other day. We talked about everything she and her family did on their trip and how much they all enjoyed Disney. When I asked her what they thought of the fireworks shows, she said they had not seen them. ...
Terrific Tuesdays: Sailing Away on Disney World's Boats
One thing my family enjoys doing while at Walt Disney World is looking at the scenery a little differently than others do. Most people think that you need to rush to places by monorail or bus transportation. Though sometimes we do, we also like to go by boat. ...
Running with Disney: A New Kind of Vacation
If I had to pick one word to describe our recent trip to Walt Disney World, it would be “new”. We stayed in a new resort, ate in new restaurants, and had new experiences. And this is probably one of the things I love about visiting Disney World: no matter ...Celebrating the New Year with the Disney World Crowds…and Why We’re OK With That
In ten days we will be at Walt Disney World, getting ready to ring in the New Year at the Happiest Place on Earth. We will, of course, have a lot of company, and I have written in the past about what the parks are like during this busiest week of the year. Yes, we know what to expect….and still we choose to go then, even though things would be much calmer, less crowded, and we would see/do a great deal more if we went at another time. Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: The March of the Wooden Soldiers
A highlight of the Christmas parade at the Magic Kingdom is the famous marching wooden soldiers. Before Christmas week, you will be able to see them at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but during the week between Christmas and New Years, the parade….and these wonderful soldiers….are highlighted every afternoon. Part soldiers and part dancers, their march always seems to inspire countless children to do their own marching around the Magic Kingdom for the rest of the day. Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Christmas at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Visiting the Walt Disney World resorts to see all the decorations is one of the best ways to get into the Holiday spirit: beautiful, imaginative, and amazing, if you are visiting during this next month, you owe it to yourself to take some time for some resort hopping. One of my favorites is the Animal Kingdom Lodge where the huge Christmas Tree in the lobby provides some great inspiration for your own tree at home! Continue reading
10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Disney World Christmas Vacation
There is so much to see and do at Disney World during the Christmas season. How on earth will you see and do everything you want to do? How will you make your Disney vacation as affordable as possible and avoid spending more than your budget allows? And how will you get the most out of your Disney vacation dollars? Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday: Holiday Transformations
Walt Disney World is in the business of, above all, creating magic. And at no time is that more evident than in the “changing of the seasons”. Last week, barely hours after the last Trick or Treaters had collected the last of their candy….Santa’s elves were already hard at work creating a Winter Wonderland that would be ready for the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on Nov. 8th. Now that’s some pretty good magic right there! Continue reading
