Category Archives: Planning Your Visit

The Best Disney World Resorts For Your Party Of Five+

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Not all of us have a traditional family of four, with two parents and two kids. Some of us have more than two children. Some of us have a grandparent or other family member living with us. Or, some of us, when we travel, feel the more the merrier. Typical guest rooms can accommodate four people. At Disney World, there is something for everyone. Yes, most are set up for four people. But there are certain resorts that can handle everyone in your party. Just remember, if a member of your family is age 3 or younger and can stay in Continue reading The Best Disney World Resorts For Your Party Of Five+→

9 Ways To Make Sure Your Large Party Has A Magical Time At Disney

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Walt Disney World is the perfect place for a large party (think family reunion or families in your neighborhood) to meet for a magical time. There’s something for all ages, making it the most popular vacation destination in the world with 52 million visitors each year. But how to coordinate such an endeavor? Follow these simple steps! Pick A Team Captain If you’re reading this post, I’m going to assume that you’ll make the perfect team captain. Every large party needs a leader and because you’re the Disney enthusiast it should be you! One person to organize and pull all the Continue reading 9 Ways To Make Sure Your Large Party Has A Magical Time At Disney→

Best Disney Information In The (Internet) World!

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You’re excited and planning your upcoming Disney vacation. But where can you find the best Disney information in the (Internet) world? Pinterest is a great resource for all kinds of information. Especially when you’re overwhelmed with planning your next trip to Walt Disney World. But Pinterest is also full of misinformation. Even I have been known to post outdated info! (Thanks to those of you who help me keep my information fresh!) There is a person following my Pinterest page (and I’m following her back) who is obviously planning a trip to Walt Disney World. She’s been pinning some pretty Continue reading Best Disney Information In The (Internet) World!→

In Search Of The Ultimate Disney Packing List

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In Search Of The Ultimate Disney Packing List In preparation for our upcoming trip, I tried to find the ultimate Disney packing list. I guess the one I’ve used and altered and added to and subtracted from for the past 30 years just wasn’t good enough. I knew there was something better out there. And there was. And there wasn’t. Who Has The Best List? Everyone claims to have the ultimate packing list – and I won’t argue with them. It probably is. For them. I’ve altered my own Ultimate List as many times as I’ve been to Walt Disney Continue reading In Search Of The Ultimate Disney Packing List→

Do’s And Don’ts For Walt Disney World First Timers

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Do's and Don'ts for Disney World First Timers

DO make your reservations early. You can make dining reservations 180 days before your first day. If you’d like to eat at Cinderella’s Castle or at the newest sit-down dining experience at Magic Kingdom, Be Our Guest, you must make advanced dining reservations. I know. One hundred and eighty days sounds crazy. But Disney World’s popularity gets crazier and crazier every year. DON’T plan every minute of every day. Sketch out a basic plan, that includes your dining must-dos, and then enjoy a few “spontaneous” afternoons or mornings. Some of the best memories are created when you take the time to smell Continue reading Do’s And Don’ts For Walt Disney World First Timers→

The First-Timer’s Must-See Must-Do Guide To Walt Disney World

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If you are planning a first-time visit you are probably overwhelmed. There is so much information out there what is truly “must-see must-do” at Walt Disney World? When I can’t sleep at night, I often “daydream” about how much time I’ll need to see and do it all at Walt Disney World. One month would probably do it. But ONE month? It is a financial challenge for most of us to spend one week at Walt Disney World, let alone one month. As you are planning, just set aside the notion that you’ll be able to do it all. Establish Continue reading The First-Timer’s Must-See Must-Do Guide To Walt Disney World→

Planning Your First Trip To Walt Disney World

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Planning your first trip to Walt Disney World can be a bit overwhelming. I’ve been able to ease into the process – I’ve been going since the year it opened. But I was talking to a friend recently. She confessed that she’s never taken her kids to Disney because frankly, she gets paralyzed by the planning process. There is just so much information to sift through. And with 4 kids, she knows the trip they take will probably be one of the few – and she doesn’t want to mess it up. So, she gives up entirely. And that’s where Continue reading Planning Your First Trip To Walt Disney World→

The 13 Reasons Why You Should Stay On Disney Property

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To stay on property or not to stay on property? That is a question that every budget planner must ask. Let me start by saying I am NOT a Disney employee or travel agent. I am a uber-Disney nut who loves to plan actual trips to Disney. I say “actual” because I’ve been known to plan “fake” trips, too. Embarrassing, yes. But it entertains me. What can I say? We have stayed on property and off, for a variety of reasons. And even my husband, who is not nearly the Disney nut that I am, prefers to stay on property. Continue reading The 13 Reasons Why You Should Stay On Disney Property→

Visiting Walt Disney World During Hurricane Season

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Early September is one of my favorite times to visit Walt Disney World. But what about the fact that it’s hurricane season? Isn’t this a crazy time to plan a vacation? With Hurricane Dorian threatening the east coast, people are questioning their decisions to continue with their vacation plans. Some have cancelled. Some are taking their chances. But you can be sure of this. Disney is taking every precaution, every measure, every step to keep you safe. Hurricane season takes place June through November. Half of the year. So, avoiding your vacation during this time, especially if you have kids Continue reading Visiting Walt Disney World During Hurricane Season→

What Is The Perfect Age To Take My Kids To Walt Disney World?

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People ask me all the time, “What is the perfect age to take our kids to Walt Disney World?” I get it. You want to know the best age to take your children to Walt Disney World because you don’t want to miss that perfect window of opportunity or waste money on a vacation they may not remember. My kids have been at all ages. When they were infants. Toddlers. School age. And now, with our oldest, young adult. It’s hard to pick a perfect age. It all depends on your means, motivation and method. Taking that all into consideration, Continue reading What Is The Perfect Age To Take My Kids To Walt Disney World?→