AUTHOR: Mike Taylor

Mike vacations at Walt Disney World at least once a year. He's an avid musical area loop enthusiast and always looks forward to enjoying new attractions, merchandise, tours, and entertainment with his wife. You can find him hiding out on the Disboards.com. Tomorrow's horizons are here, today.

So, You Finally Decided to Drive to Walt Disney World: 5 Helpful Tips

By Mike Taylor - January 2, 2018 | Walt Disney World

Like many others before you, flying has just become too expensive or too much of a hassle and you’ve decided to make the drive to Walt Disney World. Now, with a 4-hour pre-flight pickup from Disney’s Magical Express, you’re convinced this is the right move to make. I don’t blame you either; as they ask … So, You Finally Decided to Drive to Walt Disney World: 5 Helpful Tips

5 Ways to Make the Cheapest Disney Vacation the Best

By Mike Taylor - November 7, 2017 | Walt Disney World

There are many ways to save money at Walt Disney World. Bringing snacks, water bottles, and everyday “just in case” items into the parks is literally saving you time and cash. To purchase these items in the parks had you forgotten them is a huge difference in price. What about big ticket items and philosophically … 5 Ways to Make the Cheapest Disney Vacation the Best

Trail’s End Restaurant at Ft. Wilderness Lunch Review

By Mike Taylor - May 17, 2017 | Walt Disney World

During our stay at Ft. Wilderness, we had gone to the take out area at Trail’s End Restaurant for a “Lone Rider” fried chicken 2-piece with fries (which were really good and crispy) and mac & cheese all for $9.99, which was a really good value. We walked back to our site, sat down, and … Trail’s End Restaurant at Ft. Wilderness Lunch Review

5 Improvements the Magic Kingdom Desperately Needs

By Mike Taylor - February 21, 2017 | Walt Disney World

We’ve all heard the rumors about what Disney Parks are planning to do for the Magic Kingdom, but it seems as though the only things implemented so far have been paint jobs and opportunities to price gouge. If Bob Chapek is focused on an epic EPCOT overhaul, turning it into a new IP-merchandise-heavy theme park, neglecting … 5 Improvements the Magic Kingdom Desperately Needs

Go Out of Your Way For This Entrée at Walt Disney World

By Mike Taylor - November 8, 2016 | Walt Disney World

The wife and I try to sample new things whenever we come back to Walt Disney World. I understand that sometimes a pizza just sounds good when you’re hungry, tired, and ready to trek back to your room and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that (if you want to spend two dining credits on it, … Go Out of Your Way For This Entrée at Walt Disney World

Perform a Random Act of Kindness at Disney and Feel Better

By Mike Taylor - August 22, 2016 | Walt Disney World

There are many ways to experience a vacation and one thing that often goes overlooked is a random act of kindness. This underground phenomenon has been happening well before the movie, “Pay It Forward” ever graced the screen, but the advancement of the awareness is promising. What is a “RAK” and how can you do … Perform a Random Act of Kindness at Disney and Feel Better

Compare a Disney Trip to Sporting Events and Feel Better

By Mike Taylor - April 9, 2016 | Walt Disney World

I know it’s been said many times, in very different ways, but you’re going to spend a lot of money on a Disney vacation. Your friends and family members are quick to judge and have preconceived notions that you must be putting a second mortgage on your house to pay for all of it… You … Compare a Disney Trip to Sporting Events and Feel Better

More Days vs. Bells and Whistles at Walt Disney World

By Mike Taylor - November 28, 2015 | Walt Disney World

We all want our vacation to be as magical as possible. We crave for that picturesque moment in time at the Disney parks where everything comes together and our memories there give us fuel to face the struggles of a rough day at home or work. Saving for this trip has been a grueling task, … More Days vs. Bells and Whistles at Walt Disney World

A Few Problems Adults Have at Walt Disney World

By Mike Taylor - November 12, 2015 | Walt Disney World

1) Feeling ashamed when in line at character meet and greets. Ultimately, when you think about it, if you’re in line with children behind you, you’re taking away the potential time from them that they could have met their favorite princess or character sooner if you weren’t there and then you start feeling ashamed. It’s … A Few Problems Adults Have at Walt Disney World

A Few Activities Guests Usually Skip During Their First Trip to WDW

By Mike Taylor - October 21, 2015 | Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is a huge place and even the veterans have many things they haven’t yet experienced. Many think about the parks and just want to visit every attraction (and that’s fine), but they’re missing out. Here are a few activities that new guests might not know about or want to do until they consider … A Few Activities Guests Usually Skip During Their First Trip to WDW