Category Archives: Planning Your Visit

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→

Two Weeks Out From Your Disney Trip: What Have You Forgotten?

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I obsess and plan. And I plan and obsess. And then I just throw up my hands and leave it to the universe that my trip will go without a hitch.

And the universe laughs.

Invariably, something is forgotten.

Stop the mail. Online check-in. Double check a hard to get dining reservation.

It’s always something.

There is so much to do to plan the perfect Walt Disney World vacation. If you’re two weeks out from your magical trip make sure you review this “last minute” check list before you go!
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If You Only Have XX Days At Walt Disney World…

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A top question is “What if I only have 3 days at Disney?” Some can afford a solid 2 week vacation at Walt Disney World. (Oh, how I wish!) Some can only afford a whirlwind trip. Whatever the situation, with 4 theme parks, waterparks and a myriad of other attractions, there is a formula to determine which parks to visit. If you only have 1 day… Magic Kingdom, all the way. It’s the park that started it all. Magic Kingdom has charm, nostalgia and something for everyone. There are rides for teens and toddlers. There are shows so you can rest your Continue reading If You Only Have XX Days At Walt Disney World…→

Countdown To Your Next Trip To Disney!

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Part of the fun of a trip to Walt Disney World is the planning, the anticipation, the excitement – the countdown. When the kids were little, including them in the countdown was part of the fun. And then, for two Disney trips in a row, we surprised our boys with a vacation at Walt Disney World, so the only countdown calendar I had was on my personal calendar. The very next trip to Walt Disney World, we told the boys about 111 days out and they asked, “How are we going to countdown to our trip this time?” This time? Continue reading Countdown To Your Next Trip To Disney!→

Planning Your First Trip To Walt Disney World

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It’s no longer a simple feat to plan a trip to Walt Disney World. Even for us hardened veterans. Before you take those first steps down magical Main Street here are some things you should know. Best time to go As I said in a previous post, there is no “best” time to go anymore. There are “better” times and least crowded times, for sure. Ultimately, you have to pick the best time for your family. If you’re tethered to a school schedule, I’d recommend as soon as you can after the kids get out of school (early June) or, Continue reading Planning Your First Trip To Walt Disney World→

The Ins And Outs Of Disney’s Rope Drop

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You’re researching your upcoming trip, and you see people talking about “Rope Drop.” What the heck is Rope Drop? Rope Drop is a term used by frequent Disney-goers to describe the moment the park opens. It describes the technique used by Disney to guide guests into the park to avoid a stampede to popular attractions. Cast Members hold a rope and guests stand behind, waiting for the all-clear to enter the park or individual lands within the park. When it’s “all-clear” Cast Members will guide Disney guests to the attractions. At a safe time, they drop the rope, allowing all Continue reading The Ins And Outs Of Disney’s Rope Drop→

Best Age To Take Your Child To Walt Disney World: The Pros & Cons

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The age-old question still floats around the internet waves… What is the best age to take my child to Walt Disney World? We first took our daughter at age 3 because, at that time, I thought 3 was the perfect age to introduce her to Disney World. But our boys have been going since they were 10 months old and have loved it from day one. Our daughter is now a college graduate, so we have experienced Disney at every age, every joy, every tantrum. And there’s one thing we’ve learned… There is no one, absolute, definitive, right answer. There Continue reading Best Age To Take Your Child To Walt Disney World: The Pros & Cons→

What NOT To Pack For Your Upcoming Disney Trip: The Anti-Packing List

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Knowing what not to pack can be half the battle. Especially during this whirlwind countdown to your next Disney Vacation. But I have a confession to make. Hi. I’m Mouseterplanner. And I’m an over-packer. (They say admitting the problem is the first step. So there. I’ve said it!) And coming from an over-packer, I can save you some time and space (which means more room for souvenirs!) Hairdryer Unless you’re incredibly attached to your own, it has become commonplace to have a hairdryer in every resort room. Beach Towels No need to bring your own or bring towels from your Continue reading What NOT To Pack For Your Upcoming Disney Trip: The Anti-Packing List→

Know Before You Go: The Disney Refurbishment Schedule

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You’ve saved. You’ve dreamed. You call and make your vacation plans. Dining reservations are made. And now, 60 days out, it’s time to schedule your FastPasses. So, you log onto My Disney Experience and you see this: Yep. One of your favorite rides is closed for refurbishment. This just happened to us while planning our next trip. And I’m officially bummed. But that’s not going to ruin our trip. It is, however, a big reminder that many favorite attractions or ones we want to try might be shut down. Time to re-group. Disney is constantly maintaining, updating and making downright Continue reading Know Before You Go: The Disney Refurbishment Schedule→

Surviving The Long Wait Until Your Next Disney Trip

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For most of us, a Walt Disney World vacation takes a lot of planning and a lot of saving. Okay. Mostly saving. And because most of us spend a good bit of time-saving there’s a good bit of time waiting for the trip to start. How do you pass the time and survive the long wait until your next trip? Let me show you! Plan, Plan, and Plan  To make sure that you’re on schedule with all of your planning, check out this timetable. You’ll need to schedule meals and FastPasses. Oil changes. Plane tickets. Boarding the dog. Stopping the Continue reading Surviving The Long Wait Until Your Next Disney Trip→