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How To Dine The Disney Dining Way

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There are a number of ways to dine at Walt Disney World. With about 150 dining options available, both sit-down and counter service, there is so much to consider. How much money should I budget? Who has the best pizza? Can we satisfy the adventurous eaters in our party? We don’t have time to waste. Where can we get a quick, healthy bite? How To Disney Budget First, you need to decide on a budget. We like to plan on one sit-down dining experience a day. This gives us a chance to relax, get away from the crowds and truly Continue reading How To Dine The Disney Dining Way→

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

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The age old question still floats around the internet waves…. When is the best age to take my child to Walt Disney World? It’s in the top 10 of most popular questions people ask me. 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 has already graduated from college, so we have experienced Disney at every age, every joy, every tantrum. And there’s one Continue reading The Best Age To Take Your Child To Walt Disney World: Pros and Cons→

How To Eat Cheap at Walt Disney World – But Not Too Cheap

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We are a family of 5 and at least 4 of us jump at every chance to visit Walt Disney World. (Still working on my husband) Feeding a family of 5 can get expensive. So, I’m always looking for ways to eat cheap at Disney. I recently read an article about feeding a family of 5 on $150 for 5 days. I was intrigued. But their family of 5 had 2 children under the age of 5. My “children” are Disney Adults – all over the age of 10. And two teenage boys are not going to be sustained on Continue reading How To Eat Cheap at Walt Disney World – But Not Too Cheap→

How A Disney Cruise Packing List Is Different From Any Other Packing List

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You’ve been on many a Disney trip. You’ve honed your packing list on your handy, dandy Excel spreadsheet. What to take for a summertime Disney trip? Check!  Are there special things you should pack for your baby? Got it. Can’t decide? You have a stockpile of ideas. You even know what not to bring. But now, you’re going on a cruise. What to pack? Oh, what to pack? Take half of what you think you’ll need. I know you’ve heard it before but for a cruise? It’s never more true. Storage in your room is tight. You’re going to be in Continue reading How A Disney Cruise Packing List Is Different From Any Other Packing List→

A Dozen Tips For Disney On A Budget

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For some, Disney World is a once in a lifetime trip. For others, (like me) a regular trip to Walt Disney World is as much a necessity as eating, drinking and breathing. But how can people afford to go on a regular basis? Or at all, with a limited budget? 1. Store promotion discounts – We signed up for a Target Debit card. And I have to admit – it was purely for the discounted Disney gift cards. We get 5% discount on all of our purchases, and that includes Disney gift cards. It all comes directly out of our Continue reading A Dozen Tips For Disney On A Budget→

10 Best Snacks And Snack Credits At Walt Disney World

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For me, going to Walt Disney World is a treat in itself. But for my kids? It’s all about the treats. The edible ones, that is. Mid-day, we all crave a little something to tide us over until dinner. Time for a snack! If you’re on the dining plan, you are allowed snack credits each day. What’s the best way to utilize these credits? Read on. Most (if not all) of the treats listed below qualify as one snack credit if you’re utilizing the Disney Dining plan. And if your stomach is growling by the end of this post, don’t Continue reading 10 Best Snacks And Snack Credits At Walt Disney World→

Your Transportation Primer For Walt Disney World Resorts

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For the first time Disney World visitor, transportation covering a massive 27,000 acres (roughly 42 square miles) can be daunting. For those who fly to Walt Disney World, you MUST use their on-site transportation. For people who drive, you don’t have to, but I’m telling you, you should. There are only a few instances that I recommend driving your own car. Typically, we park the car when we arrive and never get in it again until it’s time to go home. Disney offers bus, boat and monorail transportation to a variety of places within the property. Knowing the best one to use when Continue reading Your Transportation Primer For Walt Disney World Resorts→

Disney Tricks That May Work In The Parks But Not On Your Disney Cruise

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You are a seasoned Disney traveler. You know all the Disney tricks for visiting the parks and they’ve served you well. But you’re about to embark on your first Disney Cruise. And on our first Disney Cruise we received a quick lesson on how much we didn’t know. The tricks that saved us in the past would be useless on a cruise. Arriving Early You’ve heard me say it a hundred times: “Get to the parks at least 30-45 minutes before they open.” On a Disney Cruise? Getting there before your scheduled arrival time just adds more (boring) wait time Continue reading Disney Tricks That May Work In The Parks But Not On Your Disney Cruise→

Best Walt Disney World Resort For Your First Trip

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Walt Disney World has a resort for every personality and every budget. While there are plenty of do’s and don’ts for the newbie Disney guest, first things first. Where to stay? But what is the best resort for the first timer? In the huge scheme of things, any resort is going to be a winner. Some, however, are better than others. They all offer great theme-ing. Transportation and parking is free for every park. All are stroller friendly and now, some are even pet friendly. But, some resorts are HUGE and after walking all day in the parks, your child Continue reading Best Walt Disney World Resort For Your First Trip→

FastPass+: What You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know

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FastPass+ is a free perk to all Walt Disney World guests, making it easier to plan your day and guarantee you will experience your favorite attractions. Theoretically. Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with FastPass+. Ever the Uber-Planner, when FastPass (the original) was first introduced in 1999, I loved the idea guaranteeing a spot on my favorite ride and waltzing past the other guests like a VIP. But as FastPass has evolved, I’ve begun to resent it more and more. That’s not to say it doesn’t have its advantages. But, being strapped to a specific schedule, visit after visit, has Continue reading FastPass+: What You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know→