The Magic Of Wearing Matching T-Shirts At Disney

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  How It All Began Tired of the uncoordinated outfits for our pictures in the parks, I begged everyone to please allow me to get us all matching t-shirts. My two sons were easy sells. As long as they were going to Disney World, they didn’t care. My daughter and husband, on the other hand, fought me every step of the way. I wore them down like Russell wore down Carl in Up. A few matching t-shirts were purchased, as is, from the Disney Store. We “made” a couple of sets of t’s with iron-on transfers purchased on Etsy. And Continue reading The Magic Of Wearing Matching T-Shirts At Disney→

Best Disney Information In The (Internet) World!

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You’re excited and planning your upcoming Disney vacation. But where can you find the best Disney information in the (Internet) world? Pinterest is a great resource for all kinds of information. Especially when you’re overwhelmed with planning your next trip to Walt Disney World. But Pinterest is also full of misinformation. Even I have been known to post outdated info! (Thanks to those of you who help me keep my information fresh!) There is a person following my Pinterest page (and I’m following her back) who is obviously planning a trip to Walt Disney World. She’s been pinning some pretty Continue reading Best Disney Information In The (Internet) World!→

Disney Advanced Dining Reservations – Your Step By Step Guide

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If you want to have a sit-down meal at Walt Disney World it’s imperative to have Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs). This means advanced planning on your part. For the most popular venues, this can mean making reservations 180+ days in advance. Do you really have to make reservations 180+ days in advance? No. It is possible to wing it. But if you have a specific place in mind, you must. Walt Disney World is crowded at just about any time of the year. Restaurants fill up. Advanced Dining Reservations allow you to have a plan in place. With Advanced Dining Reservations you Continue reading Disney Advanced Dining Reservations – Your Step By Step Guide→

Your Quick Guide To Disney Resort Rapid Fill Mugs

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You’ve heard about Disney Resort Rapid Fill Mugs. You see people walking around with them at your resort. But what is the advantage and how can you get one? What Are They? If you are staying at a Walt Disney World resort you’ll find plenty of guests walking around with a special Walt Disney World mug. It’s not just a fancy souvenir. It’s a refillable mug that you can use for your entire stay and fill at any of the convenient beverage locations, either poolside, at the quick service food windows, food courts or gift shops. How Much? The current Continue reading Your Quick Guide To Disney Resort Rapid Fill Mugs→

How To Have Magic Kingdom All To Yourself

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Shhhh! I’m going to let you in on a little secret… You can have Magic Kingdom all to yourself, for a little while anyway, if you’re willing to get up a little earlier than most. And unless you are proficient in Photoshop (which I am not) this is the perfect way to get pictures of you and your family in front of Cinderella’s castle or walking down Main Street with little or no other people. Step 1 Make an early breakfast reservation at one of the 3 sit-down breakfast dining options. If the park opens at 9 am make an 8 am breakfast Continue reading How To Have Magic Kingdom All To Yourself→

When You Just Have To Have Some Tonga Toast!

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When You Just Have To Have Tonga Toast! One of our family’s favorite last day traditions is to hop over to the Polynesian resort for a send-off breakfast of Tonga Toast. If we have plenty of time, we have it at Kona Café, a sit-down restaurant. If we’re in a hurry, we scoot down to Captain Cook’s, the Polynesian’s quick-service dining. And if we’re not at our favorite place in the world, longing for Tonga Toast’s sugary goodness, we make it at home!     Tonga Toast – The Ingredients Cinnamon Sugar: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Batter: 4 large eggs Continue reading When You Just Have To Have Some Tonga Toast!→

A Dozen Ways To Do Disney On A Budget

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A Dozen Tips for Disney World on a budget!

We all look for ways to do Disney on a budget. 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. We get a 5% discount on all of our purchases, and that includes Disney gift cards. It all comes directly out of our checking account, just like Continue reading A Dozen Ways To Do Disney On A Budget→

Staying Healthy On Your Disney Vacation

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Staying healthy while on vacation, packed in with thousands of people – a daunting task, indeed! First, I am not a doctor. I just play one when my kids are sick. (And not very well, according to them – but that’s for another post.) But my husband and family members are all in the health care industry, and we’ve been to Disney World in and under all kinds of weather. If you’re like me, the anticipation of arriving at such a magical place can wreak havoc on your regular routine. When your routine is wrecked, your immune system can follow. Or, Continue reading Staying Healthy On Your Disney Vacation→

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Bucket List

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a must-do for any Disney fan. Believe it or not, I had to be convinced. You see, Christmas is my favorite holiday – and favorite time to visit. So I always pushed for November-December visits. But Halloween is one of my husband’s favorite holidays. And when he recommended we visit in October one year, how could I say no? Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a fun way to experience Magic Kingdom. The decorations. The special shows. The treats. But it’s only offered for a short time each year and you don’t Continue reading Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Bucket List→

In Search Of The Ultimate Disney Packing List

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In Search Of The Ultimate Disney Packing List In preparation for our upcoming trip, I tried to find the ultimate Disney packing list. I guess the one I’ve used and altered and added to and subtracted from for the past 30 years just wasn’t good enough. I knew there was something better out there. And there was. And there wasn’t. Who Has The Best List? Everyone claims to have the ultimate packing list – and I won’t argue with them. It probably is. For them. I’ve altered my own Ultimate List as many times as I’ve been to Walt Disney Continue reading In Search Of The Ultimate Disney Packing List→