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How to navigate the tremendous crowds that arrive at Walt Disney World every holiday season. Continue reading Navigate Disney World During It’s Busiest Time Of Year
Celebrations at Walt Disney World can be extra magical. And because so many people feel this way, it will also be extra crowded. New Year’s Eve is no exception. New Year’s Day, however, is a different story. Read on to find out why! From New Year’s Eve parties at resorts and restaurants to special fireworks displays, Disney World will be buzzing with activity. To find out what special event is right for your family, check out this page. Our favorites, especially when the kids are small, include the early countdown and fireworks displays. Our kids got to participate in the countdown Continue reading Your New Year’s Guide To Walt Disney World
It’s not too late! There are still rooms available during the Christmas Holiday Season (early November – first week of January) at Walt Disney World. Should you go? Yes! Abso-Mickey-lutely! Without a doubt, the holiday season is my favorite time at the World. The Christmas decorations are up. The weather is dryer. And the crowds can be at a minimum. My birthday happens to fall in the first week of December, so for my 40th my husband suggested we go. We had been at various other times of the year, but never for my birthday. We were homeschooling our daughter, Continue reading Should You Brave The Holiday Season Crowds? Abso-Mickey-Lutely!
Whether it’s a birthday or an anniversary or a family reunion there are lots of great ways to make your celebration at Walt Disney World unique and memorable. First things first! Make sure you note on your resort reservation and dining reservations that you are celebrating an event. You may just receive a “Happy Birthday” from a cast member upon check-in or a signed card from Mickey Mouse. Or more. Anything is possible. Purchase the Memory Maker option in advance. Not only will you save money on pictures, it’ll be one more thing off your to-do list before you leave. Continue reading Best Ways To Celebrate At Walt Disney World
To make way for the new Star Wars Land that we talked about yesterday, a popular Walt Disney World holiday tradition is enjoying its last and final year: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Disney announced today that The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will be ending after a 20 year run on January 3, 2016. In order to make room for the new Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land expansions, this popular holiday tradition must end. There are no plans to relocate this spectacular display, much to the disappointment of fans. Jennings Osborne of Little Rock, Continue reading Enjoy It One Last Time: Disney’s Osborne Lights To Disappear After This Holiday Season
As a nod to an “almost” Wordless Wednesday, I dug up an old picture of my sons signing Mickey’s Birthday card. The theme this week is November Calendar and this is a date we never forget in our house. My middle son joined our family through adoption. We celebrate his “Gotcha Day” on November 18th, the day we “got” him. No presents. No huge fanfare. We just let him choose a family activity to celebrate. Surprise! He choose going to Disney World and this Disney nut mom couldn’t refuse. On November 18th, he proudly wore his “I’m Celebrating” button. In Continue reading Mark Your Calendars For Mickey’s Birthday
When I first heard about The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios I thought, “Ehh, Christmas lights on the buildings. How spectacular is that?” Ignoring the advice of the experts, we arrived late, on an incredibly crowded night and attempted to experience the phenomenom. It was, in a word, SPECTACULAR! And we enjoyed it so much, we came back the next night and then the next, just to soak it all in. For our family, it’s a MUST-DO, every time we visit Walt Disney World during the holiday season. Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights arrived at Continue reading Tips For The Must-See Osborne Family Spectacle Of Lights
It’s not too late! There are still rooms available during the Christmas Holiday Season (early November – first week of January) at Walt Disney World. Should you go? Yes! Abso-Mickey-lutely! Without a doubt, the holiday season is my favorite time at the World. The Christmas decorations are up. The weather is dryer. And the crowds can be at a minimum. My birthday happens to fall in the first week of December, so for my 40th my husband suggested we go. We had been at various other times of the year, but never for my birthday. We were homeschooling our daughter, Continue reading Should You Go To Disney World During The Christmas Season? Abso-Mickey-Lutely!
