AUTHOR: Stephanie Cardoso
An Innocent Disney World Rookie Mistake
Let’s be honest, Disney is confusing. There’s an entire vocabulary (and let’s not even go into abbreviations) that can leave the average first-time visitor with their head spinning. On our first visit with our children, we made a pretty serious rookie mistake… and we didn’t even realize we made it until it was too late! … An Innocent Disney World Rookie Mistake
Why I Still Use a Disney Travel Agent (and Always Will)
When I booked my first trip to Disney, I was clueless. I needed a travel agent to help me figure out how this place worked- I had a ton of misconceptions and needed a lot of guidance. Now, years later, I no longer rely on a travel agent to teach me the ins and outs … Why I Still Use a Disney Travel Agent (and Always Will)
Walt Disney World Character Meals- Please Bring The Rest Back!
My family and I are big fans of eating out, so we definitely budget a decent amount a month to enjoy restaurants in our local area. Since we live in the suburbs of NYC, we are fortunate enough to have great food all around us. However, when we go to Disney, I really prioritize planning … Walt Disney World Character Meals- Please Bring The Rest Back!
Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks Dessert Party- A Worthy Splurge?
*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that they may give … Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks Dessert Party- A Worthy Splurge?
Learn From My Disney Genie+ Errors
When we went to Disney in November of 2021, Genie+ was relatively new. It had only been around about 3 weeks before our trip, so there wasn’t a ton of information available about how it worked or people’s real life vacation reports using it. We immediately booked it for every day of our trip, figuring … Learn From My Disney Genie+ Errors
One Walt Disney World Splurge I Won’t Skip
*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that … One Walt Disney World Splurge I Won’t Skip
Have All of the Changes Gone Too Far For Some Disney Fans?
Disney in 2022 is a very different place than Disney in early 2020, prior to the parks closing down. Since the parks have reopened, guests and visitors have been met with a constant flow of changes. Many of these cuts and changes were clearly cost savings for the company, pushing much of these costs onto … Have All of the Changes Gone Too Far For Some Disney Fans?
Walt Disney World’s Beaches and Cream To-Go Window: The Real Star!
Arrival day is a special day in our family! We look forward to our Disney vacations, planning and spending countless hours making each detail just so. One tradition we stick to for our trips is we do not go to a park on arrival day. Instead, we prefer to check out the pool at our … Walt Disney World’s Beaches and Cream To-Go Window: The Real Star!
Common Misconceptions of Disney World First-Timers
When it comes to planning a Disney World trip, the amount of information available to you can be altogether overwhelming. Let’s be real- terms like Lightning Lane, Individual Lightning Lane (now Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass), Disney Genie… it’s a lot! It’s no wonder so many people find Disney just too … Common Misconceptions of Disney World First-Timers
How Disney Helped Me Cope Through Grief
My journey to become the Disney-obsessed fan that I am today took a different path than many other Disney aficionados. Sure, I went to Disney as a child, but it was not a huge part of my childhood. We went a couple times over my first 18 years of life, but we were in no … How Disney Helped Me Cope Through Grief
