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Walt Disney World with a Tween: Less Drama, More Magic
Remember 11-year-old Riley, the protagonist of Pixar’s Inside Out? Her brain was controlled by the (sometimes conflicting) emotions of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. This war zone of feelings is pretty typical for a “tweenager,” a kid who is in-between a small child and full-fledged teenager. They have one foot in childhood and the … Walt Disney World with a Tween: Less Drama, More Magic
How Far Can Your ‘Snack Credit’ Go?
When you plan to use the Disney Dining Plan do you really value your snack credits? Typically I feel that more emphasise (naturally so) will always go on the meal credits as they are going to be worth more. Do not be fooled into seeing your snack credit as an insignificant extra however, as they can often … How Far Can Your ‘Snack Credit’ Go?
Becoming a Disney “Expert”
Like many folks who follow the DIS, I’m known by my friends and colleagues as a Disney “Expert.” While I’ve always loved and appreciated Disney World, my status as Disney “Expert” is a fairly recent phenomenon. There are several factors that brought me to this status today. Starting a new job with a longer commute … Becoming a Disney “Expert”
Free Experiences at Walt Disney World
Many people schedule down time when making a Disney vacation. What to do with that downtime is always an interesting question. What some people might not know is that there are plenty of free activities to do around the WDW resort. Visit the Fort Wilderness Stables, otherwise known as the Tri-Circle-D Ranch. To get there, … Free Experiences at Walt Disney World
Five reasons to come to Disneyland early in the morning
When Disneyland opens at 8 a.m., it’s a magical time. Even for people who are not morning people, the benefits of showing up from the beginning of the day shouldn’t be discounted. Remember, waking up for you is just as hard as it is for most other people. That means between 8 a.m. and 10 … Five reasons to come to Disneyland early in the morning
Florida versus California: Food & Wine Edition
My husband and I just returned from a 9-day west coast vacation. We started in Disneyland and then kept moving westward to Aulani. Originally, this was intended to be an Aulani-only trip. But who am I kidding? I knew we’d be in Los Angeles and after I heard Disney California Adventure was bringing back their … Florida versus California: Food & Wine Edition
Touring the parks during a runDisney weekend
runDisney encompasses eight weekends across the domestic parks and one weekend in Disneyland Paris. The runDisney craze has only been going for a few years but runDisney has existed for nearly 25 years since the first Walt Disney World Marathon in 1993. Since then runDisney has grown exponentially and become a huge part of the … Touring the parks during a runDisney weekend
Is a day at Discovery Cove worth the money?
If you enjoy theme parks, Orlando is the place to be. Whether you like thrill rides, meeting characters or simply being immersed in a land of make believe, there are multiple options for how to spend your vacation dollars. One of the more expensive theme park offerings in Orlando is Discovery Cove. The admission cost … Is a day at Discovery Cove worth the money?
Has runDisney Reached its Saturation Point?
runDisney is a Disney organization that offers running events at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. They offer races from diaper dashes for little ones to the Walt Disney World Marathon held every year in January. In 1993, 24 years ago, runDisney started the Walt Disney World Marathon as an event to bring people … Has runDisney Reached its Saturation Point?
Air Travel With an Apprehensive Child
For many years, The DIS and DISboards have been a place for excited planners to gather information about a Disney vacation. There are maps, menus, pictures and countless threads detailing the many experiences that can be had on Disney property. This became a paradise for those who love to plan everything from what transportation they … Air Travel With an Apprehensive Child
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