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I’ve Been There. Done That. Now You, Too, Can Learn From My Mistakes

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I’ve been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count. And each time I go, I learn something new. Making mistakes along the way and gathering new tips for you. That’s my job! When a friend or family member who hasn’t been to Disney joins us they are amazed at how much I know. But while they’re singing my praises, I’m kicking myself and saying, “We should have made earlier reservations” or “That was a useless FastPass.” I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. I may not always know as much as you think I know. But I’ve Continue reading I’ve Been There. Done That. Now You, Too, Can Learn From My Mistakes→

The Ins And Outs Of Disney’s Rope Drop

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You’re researching your upcoming trip, and you see people talking about “Rope Drop.” What the heck is Rope Drop? Rope Drop is a term used by frequent Disney-goers to describe the moment the park opens. It describes the technique used by Disney to guide guests into the park to avoid a stampede to popular attractions. Cast Members hold a rope and guests stand behind, waiting for the all-clear to enter the park or individual lands within the park. When it’s “all-clear” Cast Members will guide Disney guests to the attractions. At a safe time, they drop the rope, allowing all Continue reading The Ins And Outs Of Disney’s Rope Drop→

Know Before You Go: The Disney Refurbishment Schedule

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You’ve saved. You’ve dreamed. You call and make your vacation plans. Dining reservations are made. And now, 60 days out, it’s time to schedule your FastPasses. So, you log onto My Disney Experience and you see this: Yep. One of your favorite rides is closed for refurbishment. This just happened to us while planning our next trip. And I’m officially bummed. But that’s not going to ruin our trip. It is, however, a big reminder that many favorite attractions or ones we want to try might be shut down. Time to re-group. Disney is constantly maintaining, updating and making downright Continue reading Know Before You Go: The Disney Refurbishment Schedule→