9 Ways To Make Sure Your Large Party Has A Magical Time At Disney

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Walt Disney World is the perfect place for a large party (think family reunion or families in your neighborhood) to meet for a magical time. There’s something for all ages, making it the most popular vacation destination in the world with 52 million visitors each year. But how to coordinate such an endeavor? Follow these simple steps! Pick A Team Captain If you’re reading this post, I’m going to assume that you’ll make the perfect team captain. Every large party needs a leader and because you’re the Disney enthusiast it should be you! One person to organize and pull all the Continue reading 9 Ways To Make Sure Your Large Party Has A Magical Time At Disney→

10 Best Disney Dining Snack Credits

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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. 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 say I didn’t warn you! Any pastry – At the Boulangerie Patisserie found in the France pavilion in EPCOT. Oh la, la! C’est magnifique! Rice Cream – You can find this delectable treat in the Norway pavilion in EPCOT. The creamiest, dreamiest rice pudding dessert (next to Continue reading 10 Best Disney Dining Snack Credits→

Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Competition Disney Style

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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida hosts more than 60 sports, both at the amateur and professional levels. From Pop Warner Football to College Basketball to the NFL’s All-Star game – there is something for every sports fan. Who Can Participate? My daughter competed here for a gymnastics invitational and my son recently competed with his school at Disney’s Cross Country Classic. And now, my husband wants to come back and watch the International Martial Arts Festival. Whether you’re an athlete or a spectator – you can enjoy this state of the art complex. There’s even a Continue reading Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Competition Disney Style→

10 Things A Disney Nut Does Better!

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There are a lot of us out there. Certified Disney Nuts. You can tell by our Disney license plates, Disney t-shirts,  and the Mickey Ears we wear outside of the parks. You’ll catch us humming It’s A Small World or Let It Go and we don’t even know we’re doing it. And if you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you’ll want to invite the Disney Nut in your life to dinner. Pick their brains. Get them talking about the place they call home. Because there are a lot of things a Disney Nut does better. 10 Things A Disney Nut Continue reading 10 Things A Disney Nut Does Better!→

Celebration Tips For Your Walt Disney World Vacation

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Whether it’s a birthday or an anniversary or a family reunion there are lots of great ways to make your celebration at Walt Disney World unique and memorable. How To Celebrate At Walt Disney World First things first! Make sure you note on your resort reservation and dining reservations that you are celebrating an event. You may just receive a “Happy Birthday” from a cast member upon check-in or a signed card from Mickey Mouse. Or more. Anything is possible. Purchase the Memory Maker option in advance. Not only will you save money on pictures, but it’ll also be one Continue reading Celebration Tips For Your Walt Disney World Vacation→

Your Disney Packing List For Babies And Toddlers

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Packing for a trip to Walt Disney World, with four theme parks, two water parks, and Disney Springs, can be a massive undertaking. Add a baby or toddler to the mix? It can be downright intimidating. You need a special packing list for babies and toddlers. Aside from the usual diapers, pull-ups, PJ’s and daily clothing, what else will you need for a trip to Walt Disney World? Below are my favorite-must-never-be-left-at-home items that have helped me through countless Disney vacations. My “babies” are now 15, 15 (they’re 10 months apart) and 26. I’ve had plenty of trips to hone Continue reading Your Disney Packing List For Babies And Toddlers→

The Only Disney Trip Timetable You’ll Ever Need

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Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation can be overwhelming but not if you have the perfect timetable to put you on the right track! More Than 7 Months Out Buy a good Disney planning book. Birnbaum’s is great for first-timers – it is concise and not overwhelming. For a seasoned Disney go-er, I like PassPorter’s Walt Disney World. Research the best time for your family to go. Determine the number of days for your trip. Research and decide on a resort. Study different packages available and decide which one  is best for your family Download the My Disney Experience App Continue reading The Only Disney Trip Timetable You’ll Ever Need→

8 Must-Pack Items For Your Disney Trip

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As a seasoned Walt Disney World Go-er, I’ve visited in all types of weather, at all times of the year, in all kinds of circumstances. I’ve been as a child, a teen, a DINK (double income, no kids), with infants, toddlers, and teens, with extended family and the elderly. I’ve over-packed and under-packed. Listed below are my favorite must-pack items. #1 Bottled Water At least one bottle per person. We bring a large 24 pack for a family of 5. We refill throughout the day and then renew every other day.  (For those flying to Walt Disney World, Garden Grocer Continue reading 8 Must-Pack Items For Your Disney Trip→

7 Great Ways To Waste Your Disney Snack Credits

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How To Waste Disney Dining Plan Snack credits

We have used the Disney Dining Plan more times than we can count. My husband loves the idea of an all-inclusive vacation. Through the years, we’ve discovered that we haven’t used our snack credits to their full potential. Read on to avoid the same mistakes we’ve made. Mouseterplanner Mistakes To Avoid! Have Leftover Credits At The End Of Your Vacation – Each time you receive a receipt, the amount of meal and snack credits are listed at the bottom. Pay attention to this. Sounds obvious, right? But with the amount of food you’ll eat at a meal, sometimes you just Continue reading 7 Great Ways To Waste Your Disney Snack Credits→

Your How-To Guide To Mousekeeping And Tipping Services At Walt Disney World

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You’ve heard of Mousekeeping. Even experienced the magic of Mousekeeping. But what about tipping Mousekeeping? What about all of the other services Disney has to offer? Anywhere from 30%-56% of us tip housekeeping services at the resorts and hotels we visit. I’m embarrassed to admit, I never considered tipping housekeeping until about my 20th Walt Disney Resort visit. My daughter was 3-years-old when we came back to our room. It was a long day at the parks. Exhausted, she walked through the door and gasped. Our room had been transformed. Clean? Yes. But all of her Beanie Babies were having a party. Some Continue reading Your How-To Guide To Mousekeeping And Tipping Services At Walt Disney World→