For most vacationers, standard routines go out the window. Regularly scheduled meals, diapers, potty breaks, naps, go out the window in search of magic and fun. But, even though the schedules may not be exact, Walt Disney World provides a safe haven for families to escape to, in search of
Category: Planning
Disney World Planning 101 – Doing Laundry versus Packing a Full Suitcase
When it is time to get ready for your trip to Disney World, many of us gather our latest packing list and get ready to get down to the business of packing! But here is one thought I have never had when going to pack, should I bring a full suitcase
Whew My Dogs are Tired…Disney World Walking Tips
A Walt Disney World vacation means lots and lots of walking and by lots I mean 5+ miles a day. Your feet will need some TLC and I’m here to help. Before Leaving Home To get the most out of your Walt Disney World vacation, you plan your dining, lodging,
To Stay On or Off Property – That is the Question
When you’re planning your Walt Disney World vacation, one of the biggest questions is whether or not to stay on property. There are advantages to both, and many regular visitors have strong opinions either way. I’ve stayed at and around the WDW Resort numerous times, and still find advantages and
Can’t Decide Which Disney Resort to Stay At? Choose Both!
Choosing where you will be staying on your vacation to Walt Disney World can be challenging: there are so many great choices! And if you are trying to keep to a budget then choosing can be even more difficult as you weigh the pros and cons of each resort. So
Cruise Critic Reveals 10 Things Not Included In Your Cruise Fare (And How to Avoid Paying for Them)
This week, Cruise Critic ® (http://www.cruisecritic.com), the leading online source of cruise reviews and news, reported that the cost of for-fee dining venues on cruise ships continues to rise, hitting an all-time high last month when Disney Cruise Line debuted Remy, its $75-per person French restaurant on the new Disney
Summer at Walt Disney World: How to Prepare
Visiting Walt Disney World is a fun experience for the whole family. However, if you are going in the summer months, there are some things that you need to prepare for. The Orlando area during the months of June, July, and August averages a high temperature of 90 degrees during
Walt Disney World: Planning the Perfect Day!
When it comes to the Walt Disney World resort, there are so many things that you can do that almost any day can be considered the perfect day! But for the purposes of this exercise, I’m going to take you through one possible scenario of what the perfect day for
Monorail Mania Meal
In one of my previous blogs, I talked about how we must adjust our Walt Disney World touring plans as our kids get older. I believe that the things they love about WDW change in direct proportion to the increases in their heights. Each year, I try to incorporate new
Traveling to Disney: How Young is too Young?
It is a question that is being asked quite a bit across the Internet, in forums, blog sites, even on the Walt Disney World Mom’s Panel. How young is to young to take your child to Disney World? The answer to this question isn’t the same for everyone. For us,
Disney Dining Plan or Deluxe Disney Dining Plan… Which To Choose?
I enjoy dining and trying new places and was very excited a few years ago when they came up with the Disney Dining Plan. It gave me the ability to not have to worry about what I was going to order, price didn’t matter and I could try new restaurants
A Tour of Disneyland Paris on MouseChat.net
Have you always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris? On this weeks Mouse Chat Podcast we go across the Pond and meet up with Goeff about the wonders at Disneyland Paris. Learn about transportation, the resorts, the parks, rides and attractions, ticket options, special nighttime events. and of course food.
What a Thrill – A New Trip is In the Works
After my November trip to Walt Disney World I wrote a blog about the fact that, unlike previous years, there was no bounce back offer in my resort room. That left me in a much different position after our trip than in past years. I was not only suffering from
Events, Attractions, and More Coming to Disney in 2011
2011 will be a year of “Disney dream vacations,” both figuratively and literally. Guests will be making memories over the horizon in Egypt, Hawaii and Alaska, on the aqua waters of the Bahamas, under the sea, over croc and rhino gullies and beyond the solar system. During 2011, premieres will
