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→

10 Things You Need To Know About The Disney Dining Plan

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My husband LOVES the Disney Dining Plan – even more than he loves Disney. It’s a way to pre-pay for all of your meals while on vacation. And then, while you’re on vacation, you can….well, vacation. Leave all of your worries behind you and just enjoy. Purchase your dining plan as part of your vacation package or take advantage of “Free Dining” promotions. There are promotions throughout the year offering “Free Dining.” This is a great time to try the dining plan. When purchased, the standard dining plan costs approximately $75/day per Disney Adult (ages 10 and up) and $25/day Continue reading 10 Things You Need To Know About The Disney Dining Plan→

Top 7 Autograph Tips With Your Favorite Disney Characters

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When I was a kid, I was enamored with the characters at Walt Disney World. I drove my parents crazy, wanting to fill up my autograph book with as many autographs as possible. My daughter? She couldn’t care less. Much to my chagrin. And then my boys arrived. Oooooo! I could just squeeze their cute little cheeks. They LOVED autographs! And through them, I learned, all over again, the best tips and tricks. Chubby Pens. Most characters have gloved hands. So, the bigger the pen, the better. Giant Sharpies work best. Colored Sharpies? Even better! Not into autograph books? Get Continue reading Top 7 Autograph Tips With Your Favorite Disney Characters→

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

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If you are planning a first time visit to Walt Disney World you are probably overwhelmed. There is so much information out there what is truly “must see” Disney? 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 Continue reading First Timer’s Guide To Must See/Must Do 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→