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My Experience Booking a Last Minute Disney Vacation
I didn’t initially plan on booking a Disney trip 140 days from my arrival date, it just sort of happened. It started when I tried to decide whether I would board a Disney Cruise this fall, or take a trip to Disney World. I checked the WDW website to see if there were even any openings for the Art of … My Experience Booking a Last Minute Disney Vacation
The Best Reasons to Visit Disney World in the Fall
It’s no huge secret that Walt Disney World always has something special happening in the parks. Whether it’s a limited time meet-and-greet, a festival, a movie premiere, a one-day-only celebration, or a regularly scheduled annual event, the World is going to be an exciting place regardless of the season. For me though, fall is definitely … The Best Reasons to Visit Disney World in the Fall
The Disney Dining Decision
The latest update to the My Disney Experience app added some great features and capabilities when it comes to dining on your Disney vacation. You can now make a dining reservation, manage your dining credits, and even place your food order through the app. But does this new update help with the most difficult part of the … The Disney Dining Decision
Disney’s Wait Time “Red Cards” Are Going Away
One of the “unwritten” must-dos at many Disney Parks is to get a “red card,” or as they are officially known as, FLIK Cards. According to an online story on the Inquisitr, writer Danny Cox says that these red cards will be a thing of the past. These FLIK Cards – or “red cards” as … Disney’s Wait Time “Red Cards” Are Going Away
A Pirate’s Adventure – An Overlooked Treasure at the Magic Kingdom
“A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas” at Walt Disney World is an awesome, but often overlooked activity that the entire family will enjoy. Parents will appreciate that the adventure is also free! To participate, you simply stop by the small hut that is located near the Jungle Cruise. You will be given one … A Pirate’s Adventure – An Overlooked Treasure at the Magic Kingdom
Taking On Disney with Fibromyalgia
I’ve suffered from fibromyalgia and lupus since I was in the sixth grade. I managed to navigate Disney World shortly after my diagnosis with little problems. I also handled Disneyland five years ago with only a couple of health-related hiccups. Now, I’m returning to Disney World nearly 14 years after my first trip, and my … Taking On Disney with Fibromyalgia
When it Rains on Your Parade
The poncho: a standard piece of Disney park bag equipment found on every single “what to pack” list there is. Anyone familiar with Florida weather will immediately understand why, but let’s explore your options for traveling amidst torrential downpours and storms while in Disney. While a flimsy yet fashionable sheet of plastic will keep you … When it Rains on Your Parade
Doing Disney Different Part 1: Time of Year
The family and I recently took a vacation to Walt Disney World. This was a very different trip for us in several ways. In this and the following series of articles, I will discuss some of the differences in this trip and what works and doesn’t work for my family. Hopefully, some of our experiences … Doing Disney Different Part 1: Time of Year
Planning the Perfect Disney Vacation – from Abroad!
So, you got to the time of the year when you have to decide your next vacation. Deep inside you know what your destination could be, but somehow you struggle and try to deny the only thing that comes to your mind: another visit to a Disney Park. OK, no big news, we are all … Planning the Perfect Disney Vacation – from Abroad!
When You Wish Upon a Star, and It Lands on Your Head
The best advice I can share with fellow Disney vacationers is to understand that expectations are high (as they should be for such an investment), but even Disney can disappoint. Outside factors (those beyond Imagineer, cast member and even Mickey himself’s control) will interfere with your memory-making. I have grouped these interruptions into three categories: … When You Wish Upon a Star, and It Lands on Your Head
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