First-Timer Articles and News Stories
First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for Families with Young Children
One of the most overwhelming things for first time visitors planning their Walt Disney World vacation is choosing their resort. If you don’t know very much about Disney World, the selection can seem daunting. And because the cost of a Disney trip can make it an infrequent destination for a lot of families, you want to … First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for Families with Young Children
Disney Cruising as a First-Timer: Part 2 – Research
*DIS Contributors review cruises that they have paid for as part of their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and special offers if they are available to the general public. They receive no additional compensation for cabins, dining experiences, events, or entertainment so that they may give their honest opinions about price and value. Following … Disney Cruising as a First-Timer: Part 2 – Research
Disney Cruise Newbie: First Day Review on the Disney Dream
Traveling on the Disney Dream speaks for itself — it was a dream! But how was it actually getting on the ship? I have been on other cruise lines but have never been on a Disney Cruise Line cruise, nor to the Bahamas as a matter of fact. So, I was really excited for my trip and curious … Disney Cruise Newbie: First Day Review on the Disney Dream
Confessions of an ABD Rookie: Backstage Magic
Over the past few years, my family and I researched how best to feed our desire to experience more and more of the Disney magic. In the past, we filled that need for the “Disney fix” with multiple trips to Walt Disney World (WDW) and several adventures upon one of the ships within the Disney … Confessions of an ABD Rookie: Backstage Magic
A New England Family Tackles the Disneyland Resort for the Very First Time
Our family has been going to Walt Disney World for years. Our son, who is now 15, “enjoyed” his first trip when he was only 6 months old. And by enjoyed we mean he was pushed around like a prince in a stroller with a wet cloth on his head to keep him cool. My … A New England Family Tackles the Disneyland Resort for the Very First Time
First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for an Adults-Only Trip
A trip with no children? While bringing your kiddos to Walt Disney World is always great for a family vacation, adults-only trips have provided me with some of my best WDW memories. Whether it was going with my friends in college, traveling with my husband on our anniversary, or taking a “girls-only” vacation, Disney World … First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for an Adults-Only Trip
First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for Families with Teens
In my last two articles in this series, we discussed the best on-property Disney resorts for families with young children (here), and families with school-age children (here). Now, we’re moving ahead to the teenage years. My husband and I have always had a wonderful time with our teens at Walt Disney World. It’s a great … First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for Families with Teens
First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for Families with School-Age Children
Welcome back to part two of my series of articles on the best Walt Disney World Resort hotels for different age groups (you can find part one here). Today’s focus is on families with school-age children — from about age six through twelve. The elementary school years are one of the best times to take … First-Timer’s Guide: Best Resorts for Families with School-Age Children
What I Learned on My First Disney Cruise
My family recently completed our first Disney Cruise Line cruise (which also happened to be our first cruise of any type) — sailing on the Disney Wonder for a 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary. We are veterans of the Disney Parks and I am a heavy planner (love my spreadsheets!), but the Disney Cruise was definitely a … What I Learned on My First Disney Cruise
Are Disney Veterans Overwhelming First-Timers?
“With great power comes great responsibility.” Peter Parker’s uncle was spot on with this advice. And while we don’t exactly have super powers, we Disney theme park veterans hold a certain amount of power in our knowledge of navigating these wondrous places. Many of us pride ourselves on “helping” first-timers prepare, but we must use our powers wisely … Are Disney Veterans Overwhelming First-Timers?
