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Adventures in Solitude: A Solo Face in the ABD Crowd
After hearing on the podcasts about how fun the Adventures By Disney trips are, I finally decided to join the 2013 Backstage Magic tour. Although I’m accustomed to traveling on my own, especially to Disney parks, I’d been somewhat unsure about an ABD adventure. However, the promise of making like-minded lifetime friends, as I’d heard … Adventures in Solitude: A Solo Face in the ABD Crowd
Disney Vacation Club – Buy Direct, Resale, or not at all?
There was a week of panic in the DVC Resale community recently as Disney will now be treating buyers of DVC on the secondary market differently than those who have already purchased DVC, direct or resale, or buy directly from Disney in the future. Although the panic was about when these changes came into effect, … Disney Vacation Club – Buy Direct, Resale, or not at all?
How I Saved $1,000 with a Disney Vacation Planner
I have a confession to make. I regularly use a DVP. What’s a DVP? Deadly Virtual Pig? Daring Vertical Pilot? Dangerous Volcanic Pancakes? Nope. It stands for Disney Vacation Planner. A DVP is someone who assists in the planning of your Disney vacation. You may not even be aware that such a thing exists, or … How I Saved $1,000 with a Disney Vacation Planner
Epcot for Teens
The final park in my Walt Disney World for Teen series is Epcot. For those who don’t know, Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Walt Disney’s big dream for the Florida project was to have a city of the future, that being Epcot. While it didn’t turn out to be a city, … Epcot for Teens
Unconventional Things to Pack for Disney
It’s almost here! Your Disney dream vacation! You have made a list of things to pack and you are counting down the days. As you begin to pack your bags, you may want to consider some (or all) of these unconventional items that can make your trip more pleasant. Clothes pins – Yes, you can … Unconventional Things to Pack for Disney
Getting the Celebrity Treatment at Hollywood Scoops Ice Cream
Florida can get incredibly hot in the summer. Let’s be more specific. There are days in July that it feels like you are standing on the sun with hair dryers blowing in your face. It always makes me smile when people talk about how hot it’s going to be on vacation and then complain that … Getting the Celebrity Treatment at Hollywood Scoops Ice Cream
Stay Plugged In During a Disney Trip
In today’s world with all of our technological advances, lots of people will give you the advice to ‘unplug’, or turn off electronic devices, while at Disney. I’m going to go the other way and advise you to stay plugged in. The first reason is My Disney Experience, or MDE. This is the official Disney … Stay Plugged In During a Disney Trip
Pros and Cons to the Disney Dining Plan
As many of you know there are a wide range of dining options at Walt Disney World ranging from fast food style to sit down table service to just picking up a small snack on the go. My wife and I have used the Dining Plan on 4 different occasions now, sometimes even paying for … Pros and Cons to the Disney Dining Plan
Adventures in Solitude: An Introduction to My DIS Journeys as a Solo Traveler
A popular podcaster says: Disney(land) is always better when it’s shared. While true (and also unavoidable due to the popularity of the parks these days), I can also say that traveling solo can be fun and fulfilling, as well. I often travel to Disney alone. So I thought that I’d share, in a series of … Adventures in Solitude: An Introduction to My DIS Journeys as a Solo Traveler
First-Timers: Quick and Dirty Tips for Choosing Your Disney World Resort
You’re going to Disney World! It’s your first visit and you can hardly contain your excitement. It’s time to choose your resort… and suddenly you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. Where do you stay? How on earth do you choose? You want to pick the perfect resort for your family; a hotel you will be excited … First-Timers: Quick and Dirty Tips for Choosing Your Disney World Resort
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