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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
The Other Hawaii (Part 1): How to See the Best of the Islands from a Cruise Ship
I’ve been lucky enough to call Hawaii home for the past year or so and in November I was able to spend 4 nights at Aulani. Let me tell you this…It. Is. Spectacular. But I don’t really need to tell you this. If you’ve hung around the DIS long enough, you know plenty about how … The Other Hawaii (Part 1): How to See the Best of the Islands from a Cruise Ship
Easy ways to stay healthy at Disney
I know when my family visits a Disney Park all we want to think about is fun. We are excited to ride the attractions, see the shows and eat amazing food. I am jumping out of my seat just thinking about it. You have taken care of all the flight reservations, theme park tickets, and packed … Easy ways to stay healthy at Disney
Scared Of Mickey? Ways To Help Familiarize Young Children With The Characters
Is your child scared of Mickey Mouse? Or Cinderella? Too many times I’ve seen parents shove their crying child up to characters they were terrified to meet. Instead of forcing them to meet characters before they are ready here are just some suggestions that might help acclimate them to meeting the characters without leaving them in … Scared Of Mickey? Ways To Help Familiarize Young Children With The Characters
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