Disney Planning Articles and Tips
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What’s in your Disney park bag?
Bags, both what style and what’s in them, are often a hot topic on the DISboards. Posters will share pictures of their bags and lists of the items they carry with them to the theme parks. For me, I like to wear a Vera Bradley cross-body purse, specifically, the Saddle Up bag or a Hipster … What’s in your Disney park bag?
First look: Photos of Disney’s new Polynesian Villas & Bora Bora Bungalows
Disney Vacation Club’s newest property, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open April 1. Keep reading for photos of this brand-new property! Bungalows: Another unique feature of this expansion are the Bora Bora Bungalows. The name is derived from the popular (and expensive) over-water bungalows that can be found on the south pacific island of … First look: Photos of Disney’s new Polynesian Villas & Bora Bora Bungalows
5 Things That Can Get You Kicked Out of Disney Parks
There is quite the list of things you shouldn’t (or can’t, if you ever want to visit again) do on Disney property. Let me remind you of some of these in the hopes of keeping your next Disney vacation from being your last Disney vacation. 1. Line Cutting Depending on how long a wait is, … 5 Things That Can Get You Kicked Out of Disney Parks
Driving to Disney – do you drive overnight or during the day?
As a family of 5, there are some aspects of our Disney vacation that will have to change now that our daughter is older (she’s 3 ½). For example, we can no longer fit in most of the standard hotel rooms, so we’ll have to consider if we want to get two rooms or look … Driving to Disney – do you drive overnight or during the day?
Extra Magic Hours or Extra Tragic Hours?
One of the benefits of staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel is the opportunity to take advantage of “Extra Magic Hours“. What is this “Extra Magic” I speak of? Every day, one Walt Disney World theme park stays open an additional one to two hours, or opens an hour early. During these hours, only … Extra Magic Hours or Extra Tragic Hours?
Honeymoon at Disney? No Thanks.
I DID NOT want to go to Disney World. It baffled me that this was the preferred honeymoon destination of most of my family and friends. Why would I want to spend my honeymoon surrounded by a bunch of screaming kids? I didn’t like kids. I was in my early 20’s and had visions of … Honeymoon at Disney? No Thanks.
When you are shaped more like Buzz or Woody than Snow White
I would describe my body shape as a pear. Not the organic, no pesticides kind, but the genetically modified, six for a dollar variety. For people like myself, of size, visiting a theme park comes with some concerns. No one wants to do the walk back down the line because they didn’t fit in a … When you are shaped more like Buzz or Woody than Snow White
Saving money on an adults only trip
My wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary on the 23rd of January, and thanks to her awesome planning, we were able to take our longest and cheapest per day trip to date… When we got married, we had to decide between Asheville, NC and Disney World. We set our hearts on going to … Saving money on an adults only trip
Surviving (Or Sharing) Disney World with A Non-Disney Fan
Like many of you, I am considered “that Disney guy (or gal)” among my friends and even family. So, of course, a goal of mine growing up, along with graduating college and finding a job, would be to find the perfect significant other who shared my passion for Disney World. In my mid-twenties, I met … Surviving (Or Sharing) Disney World with A Non-Disney Fan
Five Movies for Your Family to Watch Before Your First Trip to Walt Disney World
A great way to keep the excitement alive after you announce an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World is to hold Family Movie Nights. Prepare some popcorn, put on your Mickey Mouse pajamas, and snuggle up to enjoy some great movies. Most kids have seen popular Disney movies like Toy Story, Frozen, and The Little … Five Movies for Your Family to Watch Before Your First Trip to Walt Disney World
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