I am just about into the two-week window of my upcoming trip to Disney World. I have my notebook ready and I am going through my checklist. Being a planner, and ok a little OCD, I always check, double-check and triple-check the most important details. While involved in this process
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Disney Trip Rituals
Sometimes, without knowing it, we develop certain rituals within our lives that help to enhance our experiences in some way. My family is no exception to this rule and we have some trip traditions that we have been following for years. We did not set out to develop these
Disney Fantasy Sets Sail in April 2012 – Disney Cruise Line 2012 Itineraries Open for Booking
The Disney Fantasy will sail her maiden voyage on April 7, 2012, bringing even more innovation, unique guest experiences and personalized service for which Disney Cruise Line is renowned. A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy will feature an AquaDuck water coaster, magical children’s areas, world-class entertainment,
On My Way – A Long Awaited Return to the Contemporary Resort
In three short weeks, I will be staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the first time since 1979. At that time, I visited with my mom and my sister, Linda, and it was a wonderful vacation. We spent most of our time at the pool but I do remember the
TimeStream Software Releases Walt Disney World App for Android
TimeStream Software announces the release of its popular “Walt Disney World” Notescast for Android smartphones. Acclaimed as “…a must for your visit to Disney theme parks” and one of the “Top 5 apps for Walt Disney World”, TimeStream Software’s “Walt Disney World” Notescast app contains over 300 pages of in-depth
Best Thing I Love About Disney – Bob Jackson, Entertainer
If you’ve ever been around the River Roost lounge at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside on a Wednesday through Saturday night, you know there is a wild and crazy, rowdy ruckus going on! The lounge comes to life on these nights from 8:30 to midnight and if you are like me,
2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival – A Quick Look
Walt Disney World’s Epcot resort offers many unique experiences to understand the world we live in. There are many activities that occur daily that immerse you into different cultures. The fall season gives us an even more hands on experience in wh…
Excerpt 5: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011)
Update: Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2011) has been released and is available from Amazon.com. What’s a Walt Disney World travel guide without tips? The excerpt below has two sets of tips; the first are general tips for visiting Walt Disney World while the
New Book Encourages Young Travelers to Plan Their Disney Vacation
Now your kids can help plan your family’s Walt Disney World vacation. “Kid Tips for Walt Disney World: Touring Advice by Kids for Kids” is designed to encourage kids to truly experience the best of the Walt Disney World Resort (3,130 pages, $10.95). Written by Tracie A. Cook, a high
A Disney FastPass Rundown
Veteran Walt Disney World visitors know what a FASTPASS is and use it to their advantage. It is the saving grace for our trips especially during peak seasons or busier times of year. I am all about being prepared for a trip to Disney World and am still…
Disney Cruise Line Group Special For Disney Fans
We are putting together some Disney Group Cruises for our Disney Fans. By booking these as a group we can offer you some extras that you would not normally get by booking a single cabin. The best part is the on board ship credit that you will get to …
How to prepare your Kids for their First Disney World Vacation
In December, my parents announced that they were taking my family to Disney World in October. It would be my kids first trip to Disney. My oldest was 8 at the time and the twins were 6. They were excited but they really did not understand what to ex…
Disney Says ‘Aloha’ in 2011
Opening Fall 2011 Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai`i that includes traditional hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas, is being built on 21 acres of oceanfront property in Ko Olina, 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Waikiki. Aulani draws its inspiration
Disney Dream Makes Splashy 2011 Debut
Launch of Disney Dream (January 2011) – A first-of-its kind water coaster that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated turtle that engages children in conversation about life in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different world-famous
