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How To Ruin Your Family’s Walt Disney World Vacation

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We all dream of the perfect Walt Disney World Vacation. Blue skies. Calm toddlers. Affordable food and drink. Getting lost in the idyllic commercials of happy families and perfect weather we forget that things can and will go wrong. Typically, I’m a glass-half-full Disney girl. But, sometimes, you simply must plan for the worst in order to have the best vacation. How not to ruin your family’s Disney vacation? Read on! 1. Neglect The Planning Process. Gone are the days when you could turn to your spouse and say, “Hey! Let’s take the kids to Disney this weekend.” Okay. You Continue reading How To Ruin Your Family’s Walt Disney World Vacation→

Grab Your Spoon: Disney Announces Dates For Food And Wine Festival 2016

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Walt Disney World’s Food and Wine Festival 2016 will begin September 14th this year and last for an unprecedented 62 days, ending on November 14th. This very popular event takes place mostly around World Showcase in EPCOT. Besides the 11 countries already represented, dozens of additional food kiosks from other countries will be added, offering tempting treats for you foodies out there! Tips for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival 2016: 1. You’ll need to book your dining reservations in advance. You can do this 180 days in advance of your vacation. You can do this with online reservations or for phone reservations call Continue reading Grab Your Spoon: Disney Announces Dates For Food And Wine Festival 2016→

Why You Need To Try Hollywood Studio’s 50’s Primetime Café One More Time

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I don’t typically write restaurant reviews here. But after a few of you have written me and asked about my recommendations? You shall receive. I was moved to write about 50’s Primetime Café in Hollywood Studios for a number of reasons. We hadn’t eaten there in a very long time. There was a reason we hadn’t eaten there in a very long time. We (finally) had an amazing experience again. We first went to 50’s Primetime Café when in first opened in 1989. It was fantastic. The premise is you are having dinner with family. Your servers are cousins or aunts Continue reading Why You Need To Try Hollywood Studio’s 50’s Primetime Café One More Time→

Should You Brave The Holiday Season Crowds? Abso-Mickey-Lutely!

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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!→

How To Survive A Very Crowded Day At Walt Disney World

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There are many articles out there about how to avoid the crowds at Walt Disney World but what if you have no choice? What if you have to visit during the busiest times of the year? As a former teacher, I have been “forced” to visit Walt Disney World during its most crowded – school vacations and holiday weekends. And then for a short, but glorious time, as a homeschooling mom, we were able to benefit from low crowds during some of our favorite times of the year to go: early May, during September and early November. And then one year, even though Continue reading How To Survive A Very Crowded Day At Walt Disney World→

How To Lose Wait At Walt Disney World: In Line, That Is!

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There is nothing worse. You plan, plan and plan some more. The kids are excited. No one can sleep on the nights before your trip. You arrive at Walt Disney World, raring to go, only to have to wait. And wait. And wait. And wait again. It seems like the whole trip has been hurry up and wait and now it’s time to go home. All this money, time and energy spent and you feel like all you’ve done is wait in line. Fear not! This primer will share with you the best tricks of the trade so you can Continue reading How To Lose Wait At Walt Disney World: In Line, That Is!→

Bringing Your Toddler Or Baby To Walt Disney World

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Hmmm, the best age to take your child to Walt Disney World. Is there a right or wrong, one size fits all answer to this question? In a word, No. If some families wait until one child is “the perfect age” other family members miss out. Typically, families wait until their oldest child is 5 or 6 and younger siblings tag along. And this means dealing with a toddler or baby at Walt Disney World. Sounds like a nightmare? It doesn’t have to be. My children have been going since there were 10 months old. We’ve juggled many ages and stages Continue reading Bringing Your Toddler Or Baby To Walt Disney World→

Magical Tips For A Magical Vacation

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Even if you’ve been to Walt Disney World 50 times, there are always new tricks to learn to make your trip more magical! Read on for a few of my favs! Always, always, ALWAYS arrive at least 30 minutes before a park’s scheduled opening. The parks are much less crowded first thing in the morning and you can get a lot done in those first few hours. When crowds begin to thicken, have lunch, shop or go back to your resort for a swim or nap. Late in the afternoon visit another park (or the same one) refreshed and with Continue reading Magical Tips For A Magical Vacation→

Your Very Own Walt Disney World Tipping Guide

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  The customer service at Walt Disney World can’t be beat. But who you tip and who you don’t – can be confusing. Generally, if you tip the service at home, you tip at Disney World. Here’s a quick-tip guide to help you on your next trip. Magical Express – Magical Express is the free transportation from the airport to your resort and then back again. One dollar per bag is the general rule of thumb. Valet Parking – If you drive or rent a car and self-park, there is no need to tip anyone. But if you use the valet parking, Continue reading Your Very Own Walt Disney World Tipping Guide→