“It’s just a place to sleep” is the theory of hotel choice for many traveling families; including those traveling to Walt Disney World. On the heels of the increase in ticket price you may be tempted to start re-analyzing your Disney vacation and seeing where you can cut costs…the bulk
Category: Planning
Ask a Disney Question – Rope Drop for Extra Magic Hours
This question comes from Barry who asks: Anyone know? The Rope Drop ceremony, does it happen if the Extra Magic Hours are in the morning, or does it happen when the Park opens for the general public? I don’t want to miss a thing! 🙂 Barry, Thanks for your question!
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Stress Free Disney World
When Walt Disney World travelers envision their trips they think of perfect weather, smiling children, wonderful food, characters surrounding them. While all of these things can be true when traveling to Disney World, a trip to Disney can be tiring, stressful and a little bit of work. There are plenty
Disney World Quick Tip – Avoid Morning Madness
My quick tip is for all those non morning people out there. If you aren’t the character breakfast type, or need a little something to get you going in the morning, you can still avoid the morning madness! In the evening when you arrive back at your resort from a
Package Prices for 2012 Are Out Today.
This is one of those weeks when Disney decided to surprise us. First, they announced on Friday afternoon that ticket prices would be going up on Sunday, June 12. Those of us who follow Disney closely were a little surprised given that they historically have done this in August. Then
Chip’s Magic Kingdom Touring Plan
I get a lot of questions and emails on Chip and Company asking me the best ways to tour the parks. I wanted to share with you my Magic Kingdom Touring Plan to help make your Disney World Vacation more enjoyable. I posted this last week on Couponing to Disney
Creating those Disney Memories!
Our family is so excited about our next Walt Disney World trip! We are officially at seventeen days until our next trip, and we are all extremely excited about it! For Anna Jane, this trip is her first to Disney World, she is so excited because of all of the
Disney World Planning 101 – Last Minute Planning Tips
You’re ready to go. Good planner that you are, you made your advanced dining reservations at 180-days out, bought your tickets, know how to get a fastpass–you’ve even asked the neighbor kid to pick up your mail. So what’s left? Here’s a short checklist for those who are 24-hours from
Disneyland Planning for Disney World veterans
When I first started planning my upcoming California trip, I expected myself to be completely overwhelmed. Not only did I pick up the Imagineering Field Guide to Disneyland but also the Disneyland Passporter, newest Birnbaum guide, as well as Fodor’s Los Angeles with Disneyland & Orange County, Knopf Maguide to L.A, and
Disney World Planning By the Numbers
Whoever said planning is half the fun of a Disney vacation was right, but it’s a lot of work. The good thing is, the more thought you put into your trip, the better it will–we promise! Here’s a by-no-means-exhaustive list to get you started. 1. First thing’s first: Decide when
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule June 2011
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Stage Door Cafe (Disneyland) closed through 5/26/11 for refurbishment. Splash Mountain (Disneyland) closed through 5/26/11 for refurbishment. The Golden Horseshoe (Disneyland) closed through 5/26/11 for
Scary Rides and Attractions to Avoid with Kids
With a soon to be ten year old, it is quite easy to take her on rides that she absolutely loves! Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, “it’s a small world”, even Tower of Terror are no problem for her! Don’t even get me started on roller coasters, and how much
Disneyland Summer Room Offer!
Disneyland-Sumer Room Only Offer! Save up to 25% off on your stay at a hotel of the Disneyland resort. Valid for arrivals most nights June 19-August 13, 2011 Offer Details: Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel: Save up to 25% Disneyland Hotel: Save up to 20% Disney’s Grand Californian: Save up to