Should You Use An Authorized Disney Planner? Why I’ll Never Go It Alone Again

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An authorized Disney planner. Do you really need one? You’re a planner like me. That’s why you’re here. You can do this. Right? First, I have a confession to make Hi. I’m Maureen. And I am a control freak. (There. It’s out there. You all know my dirty, little secret.) Way back when I have planned vacations to Walt Disney World since the early ’80s. Oh, who am I kidding? I orchestrated trips earlier than that, dragging my family around from ride to ride because my parents knew I had studied and honed my skills since first visiting the park the year it opened. Continue reading Should You Use An Authorized Disney Planner? Why I’ll Never Go It Alone Again→

Gone Fishin’ – At Walt Disney World!

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Fishin' At Disney World

Want to surprise your favorite fisherman or fisherwoman on your next Disney vacation? Go fishin’! Gone Fishin’ or Just One Way To Spend Your Disney Visa Card Points One of the best perks of our Disney Visa card are the points we build up to spend during our next visit. We redeem them before our trip and use them on a splurge. Our last splurge was a private fishing excursion on Crescent Lake. My boys had a blast. My husband’s fish tales were scaled down to a believable account due to the many witnesses. And I was able to enjoy a Continue reading Gone Fishin’ – At 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→

When You Need To Unwind At Walt Disney World

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What if you need to unwind at Walt Disney World. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Who rests at Disney? My husband, that’s who. My husband is slowly becoming a Disney Nut convert. He appreciates the level of service. He loves the restaurant choices. He enjoys the thrill we have for the place. But his least favorite thing about Walt Disney World is the herds and hoards of people. And that, my friends, is downright unavoidable. So, I’ve learned, if I want to have a truly magical vacation with my husband, then we have to build in some downtime. Our “downtime” Continue reading When You Need To Unwind At Walt Disney World→

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Is It Worth The Extra Expense?

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Is it worth the extra expense? Now, you probably already know how I’m going to answer this question, Disney nut that I am.  But hear me out. I have good reason to tell you it’s worth it. I promise! It’s All About Timing Depending on when you go, the tickets can be as “low” as $79. That sure beats the premium rate of $135 on Halloween night. Plus, with your ticket, you may enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4pm. That’s three hours before the party officially begins. And speaking of timing, if Continue reading Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – Is It Worth The Extra Expense?→

When You’ve Just Got To Have A Mickey Waffle!

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When You’ve Just Got To Have A Mickey Waffle! No trip to Walt Disney World is complete without a Mickey Waffle for breakfast. When you just gotta have one, nothing else will do. Menus change. Not all Disney World eateries will categorically say they always have Mickey Waffles. But our family has pretty extensive training in waffle eating skills at the World. Here’s where we’ve spotted them. Print out the list below for your next trip. That way, you’ll never be too far from this iconic breakfast treat! Resorts: Value resort food courts Moderate resort food courts ‘Ohana or Kona Continue reading When You’ve Just Got To Have A Mickey Waffle!→

The Ultimate Walt Disney World Bucket List

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Everyone needs to compile an ultimate Walt Disney World Bucket List. . Oh, sure. You have a list of what you want to accomplish. Check out Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Ride Slinky Dog Dash. See Rivers of Light. Tower of Terror. Pandora. Toy Story Mania. Haunted Mansion. Meeting Elsa and Anna. A Dole Whip and a Mickey Bar. A spin around Test Track. You know. The basics. But by now, you’ve been a few times. Quite a few times. And you want to make sure you  experience it all! Look no further! Here is the ultimate Walt Disney World Bucket Continue reading The Ultimate Walt Disney World Bucket List→

The Best Disney Advice I’ve Ever Received

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What is the best Disney advice I’ve ever received? Arrive at the park at least 30 minutes before rope drop. Simple, right? But I have to admit, I heard that advice a thousand times before I actually put it into practice. Once I did, I never looked back. The Way It Used To Be….Ahhh, Memories Before the mid 1990’s, and because I had been to Walt Disney World so many times, I never saw the need to get to the parks early. We were a “fly by the seat of our pants” kind of family. We didn’t need a schedule. If an Continue reading The Best Disney Advice I’ve Ever Received→

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→

Where To Find The Best Character Experiences At Walt Disney World

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Where can you find the best character experiences at Walt Disney World? Your son wants to meet Winnie the Pooh. Your daughter wants to meet Belle. But the line is horrendously long. There has GOT to be a better way. And there is. Make the characters come to you! Our daughter has the patience of a saint. Our sons? Not so much. While our daughter would happily wait and wait and wait and wait to meet Cinderella, Belle, Mulan or Mickey. Our sons would hop impatiently, dart out of line or just resort to a classic toddler meltdown. And then? Continue reading Where To Find The Best Character Experiences At Walt Disney World→