A Tried And True Trick To Riding Rise Of The Resistance At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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One of my biggest fears on our last visit to Walt Disney World was that we may not get to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I scoured the internet for the best advice because I could not let my biggest Star Wars fans down. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the newest Star Wars attraction at Hollywood Studios, is a difficult ride to experience. Unlike other attractions, Rise of the Resistance riders must reserve a spot hours before the park even opens. Its unique “reservation” system can be tricky to navigate and there are Continue reading A Tried And True Trick To Riding Rise Of The Resistance At Disney’s Hollywood Studios→

Disney Winter Travel: Pros and Cons

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If a trip to Walt Disney World during the summer months sounds like pure, sweaty torture than winter is your season. With mild temperatures and lower humidity, winter is a much more comfortable time to visit. Each month has its own pros and cons and I’m here to help! Whether you go in December, January or February, packing can be a little tricky for winter Disney travel. I’ve worn both turtlenecks and sweaters AND t-shirts and shorts for a winter trip to Disney. These were separate trips but it’s possible to need both types of wardrobes in the same week. Continue reading Disney Winter Travel: Pros and Cons→

An Emergency Guide For Your Disney Vacation Plans

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In all this craziness I forgot to make my FastPass plans for our upcoming trip. I. Forgot. Me! That is unprecedented. Unheard of. I’m still reeling from the shock. As soon as I remembered (3 days late) I quickly logged onto the My Disney Experience App and got busy. Only to find (no surprise) that Slinky Dog Dash, Flight of Passage, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, etc. were all booked on the days we wanted them. In fact, completely booked for the first 5 days of our 7-day trip. After some finagling, I managed to squeeze in Slinky Dog Continue reading An Emergency Guide For Your Disney Vacation Plans→

The Ultimate Walt Disney World Food Bucket List

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Here you have it…the ultimate Walt Disney World Food Bucket List! Whether it’s your first time or 100th time to Walt Disney World everyone should try each of these items at least once! Mickey Bar School Bread – Norway Pavilion (EPCOT) Sushi at California Grill (Contemporary Resort) Zebra Domes at Boma/(Animal Kingdom Lodge) Dole Whip LeFou’s Brew – Fantasyland (Magic Kingdom) Strawberry Soup – 1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian Resort) Green Tea Cheesecake – Katsura Grill (EPCOT) The Grey Stuff – Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom) Any sweet treat at Goofy’s Candy Company (Disney Springs) Turkey Leg A Sampling of Mom’s Continue reading The Ultimate Walt Disney World Food Bucket List→

The (Almost Unnecessary) Instructions On How To Link Current Tickets To An Old Magic Band

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Linking your tickets to the Magic Bands you used on your last trip (or purchased at a Disney store or online) is frighteningly easy. Embarrassingly easy. Believe me. I just asked Disney tech support for help that was completely unnecessary. But I didn’t know that. I fumbled and clicked and scrolled and backtracked, confused as to why I kept getting “error” messages telling me my tickets were already linked. How could they be? I hadn’t linked them. I had only purchased them. Doh! As long as you do it right, you don’t have to link them yourself. There is no Continue reading The (Almost Unnecessary) Instructions On How To Link Current Tickets To An Old Magic Band→

When The Rain, Rain Won’t Go Away While You’re At Walt Disney World

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We are currently in the middle of rain season where I live. And I’m reminded of a recent visit to Walt Disney World. It was wonderful, of course. That is, it was wonderful except for… …the weather. On the drive down to our favorite vacation spot, my husband and I chuckled when I read aloud an unhappy poster’s comments on a Disney message board. “We have a 90% chance of rain each day of our upcoming visit. Will Disney refund our tickets if we cancel because of the bad weather?” “It’s Florida,” my husband sighed. “In the summer. Of course Continue reading When The Rain, Rain Won’t Go Away While You’re At Walt Disney World→

I’ve Been There. Done That. Now You, Too, Can Learn From My Mistakes

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I’ve been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count. And each time I go, I learn something new. Making mistakes along the way and gathering new tips for you. That’s my job! When a friend or family member who hasn’t been to Disney joins us they are amazed at how much I know. But while they’re singing my praises, I’m kicking myself and saying, “We should have made earlier reservations” or “That was a useless FastPass.” I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. I may not always know as much as you think I know. But I’ve Continue reading I’ve Been There. Done That. Now You, Too, Can Learn From My Mistakes→

Plan Your Next Disney Trip: Expert Advice is Here!

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As the name of my site suggests, I’m a planner. I love to plan. Especially Disney trips. I plan our own trips. I help plan for others. I’ve even been known to plan trips that will never happen – my latest “If I could spend a year at Walt Disney World” plan, for example. (Surprisingly, I’d only have to win a small lottery in order to do it – not a mega lottery as I had anticipated. But I digress.) When our Authorized Disney Travel Planner, Debbie Kuhns, entered the picture I was a little wary that I would get Continue reading Plan Your Next Disney Trip: Expert Advice is Here!→

Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom One Day Plan

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We’d all like to have unlimited time to visit Walt Disney World. Well, everyone, that is, except for maybe my husband. But most of us don’t have unlimited time (and funds) to explore the many wonders of Walt Disney World Parks. Of the four parks, Animal Kingdom is the easiest to do in one day. Just follow the tips below. Arrive at least 30 minutes before rope drop… …or when the park is scheduled to open. Yes, you will wait a few minutes but Disney is great at entertaining the crowds. For many people, the opening ceremony is a must-see. And, Continue reading Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom One Day Plan→