Declare Your Disney Resort Room A Clutter Free Zone!

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Let’s face it. Most of our homes are a little bigger than 440 square feet (the average size of a room at the Grand Floridian, a deluxe resort.) Squeeze that down to the 260 square feet of the average value resort and you can get downright claustrophobic. To save a bit of money, our family of 5 stays in one room. With one bathroom. And with three “boys” and two “girls” (my daughter and I), the bathroom storage situation is not ideal. And the clutter? Drives. Me. Crazy. Here are some tricks we’ve learned over the years to help you Continue reading Declare Your Disney Resort Room A Clutter Free Zone!→

The Magic Of Disney’s Online Check-In

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Online Check-in at Walt Disney World resorts

You arrive at your resort and you want to hurry up and start the magic. But first you have to check-in. And if you are arriving during the busy season, there will probably be a wait. Have no fear! Online check-in is here! Online check-in is a fast, easy, free and convenient service that Disney offers all of their resort guests. And, you do it from the comfort of your kitchen table, comfy couch and in your PJs, if you so desire. The benefits include reduced time at the registration desk because you’ve already entered all of the necessary information from Continue reading The Magic Of Disney’s Online Check-In→

Disney Cruise Dilemma: Where Oh Where Is My Stateroom Door?

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If you’ve ever been on a Disney Cruise you know all about the long corridors with cute, little stateroom doors that all look exactly alike. Exactly. Except for one little digit on the stateroom number. And that tiny little number can make a big difference when your toddler is hopping up and down, having to go – NOW! – and you’re fiddling with the stateroom key, only to find you’ve been trying to open the wrong door. Oops. Luckily, I was advised by one of my dear readers, to make that little extra purchase and splurge (and it wasn’t a Continue reading Disney Cruise Dilemma: Where Oh Where Is My Stateroom Door?→

How To Survive The Long Wait Until Your Next Trip

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For most of us, a Walt Disney World vacation takes a lot of planning and a lot of saving. Okay. Mostly saving. And because most of us spend a good bit of time saving there’s a good bit of time waiting for the trip to start. How do you pass the time and survive the long wait? Let me show you! Plan, Plan and Plan – To make sure that you’re on schedule with all of your planning, check out this timetable. You’ll need to schedule meals and FastPasses. Oil changes. Plane tickets. Boarding the dog. Stopping the mail. Make Continue reading How To Survive The Long Wait Until Your Next Trip→

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: A Backstage Thrill Ride

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in July 1999. It’s a fast-paced coaster that will take you upside down, twisting and turning through the “streets” of Los Angeles, racing to get you to the concert on time. Guests enter the lobby of G-Force Records, decorated with various music industry memorabilia. It just so happens that Aerosmith is recording and guests are invited into the studio to take a listen. The band is just finishing up and their manager appears. Apparently, they are late for their next show. Steven Tyler feels bad that the visit has been Continue reading Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: A Backstage Thrill Ride→

How To Make The Disney World Characters Come To You!

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One of the most annoying things about a Walt Disney World vacation is the abundance of “hurry up and wait” moments that plague your trip. Hurry up and wait for the flight. Hurry up and wait for the bus. Hurry up and wait for the park to open. Hurry up and wait to meet Mickey Mouse. But does it have to be this way? One of the best ways to meet your favorite Disney characters is to make them come to you. Walt Disney World has a large assortment of “Character Meals” where you relax, sit back, enjoy your meal Continue reading How To Make The Disney World Characters Come To You!→

Favorite Disney World Tips To Make It Your Most Magical Yet!

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Even if you’ve been to Walt Disney World 50 times, there are always new tricks and tips 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. This is probably the most valuable tip. The parks are much less crowded first thing in the morning and you can get a lot done in those first few hours. 2. Bring Ziploc bags in a variety of sizes. Our favorite use is for our cell phones in case we get caught in a thunderstorm or Continue reading Favorite Disney World Tips To Make It Your Most Magical Yet!→

Nighttime Magic On The High Seas

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A quiet, nighttime glimpse of the Disney Dream. My husband has begged me since the beginning of our marriage to take a cruise. Finally, 17 years later, he wore me down and I agreed…but only if it was a Disney Cruise. I was a reluctant cruiser before…..but after a Disney cruise? No more! I can’t wait to plan our next high seas adventure. If you have any questions about your upcoming Disney cruise, I’d be happy to help. Just message me! Happy Cruising! This (almost) Wordless Wednesday post was inspired by the Disney Wordless Wednesday blog hop,  sponsored by Disney Day By Day Continue reading Nighttime Magic On The High Seas→

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→