Your 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. That’s why I’ve come up with a quick Walt Disney World Tipping Guide. Generally, if you tip the service at home, you tip at Disney World. Here’s a quick tipping guide to help you on your next trip. Transportation and Parking 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. Transportation Within The  Property – This means all Continue reading Your Walt Disney World Tipping Guide→

Listen While You Work – When You Need A Disney Music Fix

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There are always situations when you just need a little Disney music fix… When your vacation is 180 days away and you want to get into the Disney spirit while you make your Advanced Dining reservations. You just returned home from Walt Disney World and already you’re missing the magic. Or, you’re facing a mountain of household chores and like Cinderella, you’d love a little help. All you need to do is log onto www.live365.com. Search for Disney in the search bar. Click on The Castle In The Sky channel. There, you can listen to all types of Disney movie Continue reading Listen While You Work – When You Need A Disney Music Fix→

Animal Kingdom In A Day Plan

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Tackling Animal Kingdom in a day is do-able. Very do-able. But tricky – especially currently with Extra Magic Hours (EMH) now available every day until November 2nd. (After November 2nd the schedule will vary.) And EMH is only available for Disney Resort guests and staying on property may not be in the budget for your family. This post will highlight the best tips to maximize Animal Kingdom in a day. With so many variables to consider, we’re going to break it down . First Things First…. FastPass+ allows you to legally “cut” the line, considerably cutting your wait time for Continue reading Animal Kingdom In A Day Plan→

How To Survive The Steamy Heat Of Florida’s Walt Disney World

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It’s mid-September and it’s still steamy out there. Yes, we’re getting hints of fall but for guests who aren’t used to Florida’s heat – it can be downright brutal. You need to know how to survive the steamy heat of Florida’s Walt Disney World.   Take a break Mid-day is the perfect time for a dip in the resort pool or a nap in the AC. But, it’s also a time when Mother Nature provides unlimited FastPasses. Middle of the day rainstorms are prevalent in the Florida and you’ll need to plan your time accordingly. If there is no lightening, rides will Continue reading How To Survive The Steamy Heat Of Florida’s Walt Disney World→

What Is The Perfect Age To Take Your Child To Walt Disney World?

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You want to know the perfect 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. People ask me all the time, “What is the perfect age to take our kids to Walt Disney World?”   And I say, “Six.” Six is perfect. She still loves princesses and not afraid to meet one. He can join in the swashbuckling fun of playing pirate with Captain Jack Sparrow. They can ride Toy Story Mania and Haunted Mansion for the perfect kid-sized Continue reading What Is The Perfect Age To Take Your Child To Walt Disney World?→

Get The Most Out Of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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You’ve paid a lot of money for your ticket. It’s a short amount of time to cram everything in. You want to get the most out of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a hard ticket event held through mid August until October 31st. Typically the first day of the party and the last few days (especially Halloween night!) sell out. In between, the closer you get to Halloween night, the more expensive the tickets become. We love to attend in September when usual crowd levels are lower, it’s starting to feel like Continue reading Get The Most Out Of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party→

MagicBand Overkill: Mouseterplanner’s Rookie Mistake

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I am embarrassed to admit it but I just committed a rookie mistake with our MagicBands. Setting the Stage We have a quick trip coming up in October. For a variety of reasons, we are staying off property for part of the trip, on property for the rest. Since we’re only visiting the parks for 3 days, I purchased our tickets with my REDcard at Target to get my 5%. So, since we’re not staying on property the first few days, because I already bought tickets, I thought, “Oooo! I have to get us new MagicBands!” Excitement Got the Best Continue reading MagicBand Overkill: Mouseterplanner’s Rookie Mistake→

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→

9/11 May We Never Forget

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I follow a number of Disney sites, pages, fans. Reading their accounts this morning of what 9/11 was like at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is sobering. When they closed the parks, with no explanation to the guests other than “circumstances beyond our control,” guests were ushered out of the parks. Guests were confused and angry. But as news of what was going on beyond Disney’s magical bubble, panic and fear set it. And in true Disney fashion they took care of, entertained and calmed all of the guests now stranded in their resorts. I am reminded this day of Continue reading 9/11 May We Never Forget→

Your Walt Disney World Princess Location Guide

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Have you ever wanted to meet a princess? Do you have a princess that just needs a little time with someone who “gets her?” Look no further. Here is your Walt Disney World Princess Location Guide. In The Parks The following locations are where we have met the princesses and where they are advertised to be. Just use this as a guideline. And, availability and location is subject to change depending on weather and their very busy social calendars. To get a general overview of the times they are available, click here.  Jot down your favorites. Or print the entire Continue reading Your Walt Disney World Princess Location Guide→