Planning Disney with Kids
Babysitting Services -
Kid’s Nite Out Caregivers can provide one-on-one in-room
childcare in the comfort of your Walt Disney World Resort
room or can just hang out with your family if you need
a father’s/mother’s helper.
Birthday Parties If
you’re looking for a special way to celebrate
your child’s birthday, you have a number of options
to choose from at Disney World.
Child Activity Centers - Children’s Activity Centers are designed especially for kids who are potty trained and between 4 and 12 years of age. Your child will enjoy games and activities while you enjoy some Disney grown-up fun!
Disney's
Height Requirements Calculator - The database
will generate a list of nearly all the attractions that
will have restrictions for your child.
Touring the Magic Kingdom with Small Children We made an extensive survey of wait times at the Magic Kingdom during the recent holidays. We have analyzed the wait-time results and have developed a touring strategy for seeing the most possible with the least amount of time spent waiting in lines.
Oh, Baby! Taking Your Little One to Disney The first thing new parents do when they meet their beautiful new baby is count all the impossibly tiny fingers and toes…and then plan a trip to Disney, of course. Well, maybe that isn't exactly how it goes, but chances are at some point as a parent, the urge hits to take your kids to a Disney park and watch them experience the magic for the first time. The question becomes: When? How young is too young?
- My Disney Girl’s Perfectly Princess Tea Party
- Once Upon A Time Breakfast with Cinderella
- The Princess Storybook Breakfast
- Cinderella’s Gala Feast
- Wonderland Tea Party
Character
Dining - The
"Princess Storybook Breakfast" with Disney
princesses and friends, “Once Upon A Time” at
Magic
Kingdom Park, Cinderella’s Gala Feast at Disney’s
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and more.
Pirate
Cruise Any
child who has ever dreamed of being part of a pirate
adventure will enjoy this recent venture by the Grand
Floridian Recreation team.
Following the popularity of Downtown Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a second salon has opened in Cinderella's Castle. This salon caters to children ages 3 and up (with no maximum age limit.)
Package Prices:
- COACH: Hair style and shimmering makeup - $53.20 with tax
- CROWN: Hair style, shimmering makeup and nails - $58.53 with tax
- CASTLE: Hair style, shimmering makeup and nails plus full Princess costume with accessories and photo package (one 6x8 and four 4x6 pix) - starts at $202.30 with tax
- COOL DUDE: Hair style, colored gels and a Mickey stencil - $7.50 (w/o tax)
The hairstyle choices are Disney Diva, Fairytale Princess or Pop Princess. All packages include a sash.
For the "prince" the Cool Dude look includes hair gel with confetti.
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has 11 chairs and is open from 8:00am till 7:00pm. (Hours may vary should a special event be scheduled.)
Since the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is located in the Magic Kingdom, theme park admission is required.
SECRET STAR MAKEOVER (HANNAH MONTANA) PACKAGE ONLY AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY BOUTIQUE
Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-STYLE or by contacting your Dreams Unlimited Travel Specialist.
Have you ever wanted to be a pirate? Well, now you've got the opportunity! In the Magic Kingdom next to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, a new adventure is available for fulfilling your pirate dreams. In just about an hour, you can transform yourself into a pirate (or empress) complete with a new pirate name and a bag of pirate booty.
There are 2 packages available - each includes a sword and sheath, earring and eye patch, tattoo, pirate coin necklace, choice of 5 "facial effects," a reversible bandana, and a personalized pirate oath!
The First Mate Package at $29.95 plus tax also includes:
- Choice of 5 "Facial Effects"
- Fake Teeth
Empress Package at $29.95 plus tax also includes:
- Shimmering Makeup Makeover
- Face Gem
- Nail Polish
Additional pirate costumes for this package are available for purchase at The Pirates League. If you have the portrait photo taken at the Pirates League and purchased through the League you can have the photo added to a Photopass card. You can also have them added to a Photopass card at Exposition Hall or online. If you didn't purchase the photo at the Pirates League, you can't have the photo added to the Photopass card.
Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-CREW. Theme park admission is required. This is open 7 days a week from 9 am- 4 pm. Ages 3 and up (adults welcome too).
- Follow along as the DIS goes... Beyond The Parks!! - Members of the DIS Unplugged podcast team are headed to Disney's Aulani Resort, sailing on an Alaskan Disney cruise and taking an Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic trip!
- Blog - Help! A Walt Disney World Vet’s First Time at Disneyland – Part 5
- Watch our live broadcast from Disney's Aulani Resort - Tue. May 21 at 8pm EDT - Disney... Beyond The Parks! Come with us as we visit Disney's Aulani Resort, sail on an Alaskan Disney cruise, and take an Adventures By Disney trip! We're kicking off the trip with a live broadcast from Disney's Aulani Resort - Tue. May 21, 2013 8:00pm EDT.
- Livestream coverage of Star Wars Weekends events - Photos and video of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Blog - Star Wars Weekends 2013 comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Schedule of artists for the Eat to the Beat concerts - As with all Disney events, themed entertainment is part of the festivities. Visitors to the Food and Wine Festival can "Eat to the Beat!"
- Festival of the Masters dates released for November 2013 - This art festival will be held at Downtown Disney November 8-10, 2013.
- Blog - FIRST LOOK: Disney's MyMagic+ MagicBand - The DIS got a first look at Disney's new MagicBands which are part of their MyMagic+ rollout! Take a look at the photos of the MagicBand and a brief review of what we thought about wearing them...
- Blog - Summer Dooney & Bourke Release Update
- Schedule released for Star Wars Weekends - Schedule for the events during Star Wars Weekends.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Disney's Hollywood Studios - Sunset Boulevard - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Free admission to Blizzard Beach for Annual Passholders today! - Today, May 16, Annual Passholders will get complimentary admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park after 2:00 pm. Complimentary refreshments and giveaways will take place at Lottawatta Lodge.
- Blog - Moving the Needle at the Orlando Theme Parks
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Magic Kingdom - Crystal Palace - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Adventurers Outpost meet and greet location opens at Animal Kingdom - The new indoor meet and greet location for Mickey and Minnie is now open in Discovery Island.
- November 2013 Disney World park hours added
- Details released for 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival - A Scotland marketplace will be added. Dates for the Party for the Senses, as well as a partial schedule for the Eat to the Beat concerts also released.
- Summer edition coming to Celebrate the Magic show - The summer edition of this show will start later this month, possibly May 24, during the 24-hour Monstrous Summer event.
- Cirque du Soleil closed for refurbishment through May 27 - The next performance of Cirque du Soleil will be May 28.
- Blog - The Contemporary Resort Hotel – Walt Disney World’s Resort Loop Hotels
- Book a trip during the Free Dining promotion! - Free dining is available for check-ins between 9/2 and 9/25/13!
- New operating hours for Splitsville at Downtown Disney - Splitsville, Downtown Disney's luxury bowling alley, has updated its hours of operation.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench Video - Art of Animation - Wheel Well Hotel - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Typhoon Lagoon to close for refurbishment - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed from May 12 - May 16 for refurbishment.
- Blog - Merida becomes a Disney Princess (Includes Coronation Video)!
- Limited Time Magic: Make a Moment in Time Out of Mother's Day - Stop by Tren-D or the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney to see the new collection of watches designed just for the occasion. Moms will receive a flower on Mother's Day when they enter the theme parks.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Coronado Springs - Marina Courtyard - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Life-size rancor replica and three one-man shows coming to Star Wars Weekends - Guests will have a photo op with a replica rancor, Jabba the Hut's prized pet. There will also be three one-man shows performed by some of the celebrity guests.
- 30% off Room Only offer available for the general public! - Guests can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13.
- Free Dining offer available for the general public! - Walt Disney World has announced a Free Dining offer for the general public!
- Raglan Road to host Summer Solstice Celebration - Master Chef Kevin Dundon has created the five-course menu for this meal, celebrating the Summer Solstice with fresh, seasonal flavors. Wines have been chosen for each course. Celebrating the Summer Solstice is a time-honored tradition and marks the official start to summer.
- Blog - Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Split Personality
- Celebrity list updated for Star Wars Weekends - The list of celebrities appearing at Star Wars Weekends later this month has been updated.
- Truckeria Rolling Tacos food truck parked at Downtown Disney this week - Food is available from 6pm - 11pm and will include tacos, chips and salsa.
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 35% at select hotels - Annual passholders can save up to 35% when booking a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World hotels. Discount is valid for travel between 6/4/13 - 8/15/13.
- 30% off Room Only offer for Disney Visa cardholders! - Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13.
- Free Dining offer announced for Disney Visa cardholders! - Disney Visa cardholders can book a Walt Disney World vacation package for 9/2/13 - 9/25/13 and receive the Disney Dining Plan for free!
- Walt Disney World golf courses offer new Players Club program - For $29 per month, members can use the practice ranges for free and take advantage of free daily golf clinics (Monday-Friday) led by PGA-certified golf instructors, as well as receive other discounts.
- Blog - May the Fourth Be with You: Intergalactic Star Wars Shopping
- Limited Time Magic: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Epcot - Meet the Three Caballeros, enjoy live music, marionettes, folkloric dancing and songs by Mariachi Cobre.
- Limited Time Magic: Merida Becomes an Official Disney Princess - In a royal coronation ceremony at the Magic Kingdom, Merida (from the film Brave) will be christened as an official Disney Princess.
- Blog - New Disney Dooney & Bourke Release This Summer
- List of performers for 2013 Night of Joy concerts - Disney’s Night of Joy features contemporary Christian performers. The star-studded lineup is always outstanding and features a host of Dove Award and Grammy Award winning artists.
- Blog - Help! A Walt Disney World Vet’s First Time at Disneyland – Part 4
- 11-year-old girl molested on Disney Dream; Disney Cruise Line doesn't report incident promptly
- Disney and Lucasfilm announce new animated Star Wars series
- Walt Disney World uses online job fair to hire employees
- Former Disney World employee arrested on pornography charges
- Half-hour Toy Story special coming to ABC this fall
- Expedition Cafe to open with SeaWorld's Antarctica exhibit
- Tour company uses wheelchairs to promise front of the line access at Walt Disney World?
- Calfornia adjusts safety citations and fines against Disneyland
- Disney and Electronic Arts to produce Star Wars video games
- Several Disney Junior and Disney XD shows to be available on Netflix



