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How many days do you need for a Disney World vacation?
A lot of first time vacationers aren’t sure how many days they will need for a Walt Disney World vacation. It can seem incredibly intimidating because once you start planning a trip you realize how much there is to do. Every family has different limitations, but I wanted to give the average family a rough … How many days do you need for a Disney World vacation?
Why do people visit the Disney parks for the major holidays?
Have you ever visited the Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day or Epcot for New Year’s Eve? For some reason, people love to visit the Disney theme parks during the holidays. For a long time I never really understood this connection to the parks on what are some of the busiest days of the year. They … Why do people visit the Disney parks for the major holidays?
Walt Disney World Character Meet-And-Greet: Character Dining in the Parks
In our Walt Disney World character series, we have talked about The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s the Animal Kingdom. These are four really great places to meet the characters you grew up with. The issue is you have to travel between them, wait in multiple lines and plan your day around … Walt Disney World Character Meet-And-Greet: Character Dining in the Parks
My Florida Vacation Christmas list
I made my list and checked it twice! Here are some of my favorites when on a Florida Christmas Vacation. Let’s start with the Disney Parks. Magic Kingdom Main Street USA decorations Main Street USA is always decorated perfectly at Christmastime! Cast members work all year round on the decorations we see all over the Disney … My Florida Vacation Christmas list
Are Disney Deluxe Hotels Worth the Price?: A Vacationer’s Perspective
During the last four years and seven trips to the Walt Disney World Resort, my husband and I have often found ourselves mulling over a question that seems to be common among Disney vacationers: Is staying at a deluxe resort worth it? Between all of our trips, we have loved to spend time at the … Are Disney Deluxe Hotels Worth the Price?: A Vacationer’s Perspective
The Three Best Responses to: “You’re going again?”
Yep – we all have it: that co-worker or friend who just doesn’t get it. They may begin politely asking you where you are going on your long weekend. But then they cut to the chase: “You’re going again?” they ask, or will say something like, “Let me guess-Disney!” Here are some responses to have … The Three Best Responses to: “You’re going again?”
Tips & Tricks for Dressing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
On September 2nd, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) kicked off at the Magic Kingdom. MNSSHP is one of the premiere events at Disney World. The trick or treating, Cadaver Dans, and the earworm “Boo To You” are among my favorite reasons to attend the party. But another reason is fellow Disney fans wearing costumes. I’ve … Tips & Tricks for Dressing up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
A Couple’s Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
All Aboard! If you’re like us and have never stayed on a cruise ship before, staying at the Yacht Club has a real ‘Grand Ship’ feel about it. The long, wide corridors that lead away from the lobby remind me of what I would expect a big ship to feel like. The wood floors and … A Couple’s Guide to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney Springs Close-Up – Part 1: A History
Disney Springs has been in the news a lot lately. Chefs from around the country are taking up residence, Town Center is bustling with a variety of shopping options, and nightly entertainment is becoming the norm. There’s a lot to be done at the new complex; so much, in fact, that Disney Springs is more of … Disney Springs Close-Up – Part 1: A History
OPINION: Disney Vacation Devalued – It’s all OUR Fault!
There has been a bunch of articles written about how we, the fans, are disappointed about what feels like the devaluation of our Disney vacation; the parks are dirty, crowded, shorter operating hours, the decline in food quality, changes in the meal plans, more “pay extra to attend” hard ticket events, tiered pricing, annual pass restructure, skyrocketing … OPINION: Disney Vacation Devalued – It’s all OUR Fault!
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