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Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
Disney World Mobile Guide Review
Using my iPhone in the Disney parks is a must. I am always looking for new apps to make our Disney vacation more productive, easy going, and fun. I recently was able to review the new Disney World Mobile Guide from TimeStream Software, and I honestly love it.
- I can use it outside the parks {like here in my own home}. I like that feature because it helps me with planning. There are a few Disney parks apps that only work when you are physically in the parks. That’s great, but when I’m trying to plan and get ideas for my next trip, I can use the Disney World Mobile Guide from home.
- It’s a HUGE wealth of Disney information. If you can’t access the internet very well from your iPhone, I highly suggest downloading this app. I say this because it has ticket information and explanations, pricing, phone numbers for resorts, quick Disney tips, and so much more. It’s awesome, because sometimes I’m in a place where the connection is slow, and to get on to Chip & Co, or even the Disney website, takes forever. Here, I can quickly look up advice about meeting characters, tips for traveling with toddlers, and some vacation planning tips when I need them.
Top 10 Tips For Visiting Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
I don’t know about you, but where I live spring has done nothing in the line of being sprung. It is still cold, dreary, and gray. Plants have fought the good fight and every now and then it seems like there will be a great big beautiful tomorrow, shinning at the end of every dreary day, but there is NOT…not yet. Spring will come. I am sure of it. I think…
So, in the absence of capri pants, sundresses, and the beginnings of warm days, I am dreaming. Yes, I’m dreaming of something Disney. Today, I’m dreaming of being at the parks, enjoying the warm sun and enjoying the many pool offerings available on Disney Property. One of the most fun Disney trips I ever went on with was a friend and her family. We drove down from South Carolina around midnight (no worries, we had a professional driver) and arrived in Orlando bright and early the next morning. After securing our rental, we took advantage of a day at Typhoon Lagoon. It was such a great idea! We rested, renewed, and enjoyed our time on the many attractions at this water park. I highly recommend adding in some water park days to your visit. The best park is you can really stretch your vacation buck, by purchasing park tickets with the water park add on. Water Park days don’t count as theme park days, so your vacation time can double by using water park tickets some days and theme park tickets for other days of your stay.
We really made a day of it at this awesome water park! Today I’m listing off my top tips for making the most of your time in the sun…if that EVER happens…though I’m sure it will soon enough! Take a look at my tips for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon!
10. Bring Your Own Towels
There is a non-refundable charge to rent towels. Plan ahead and pack a few from home! Don’t waste money on drying off! Take a tip from Scar and BE PREPARED (maniacal laugh….maniacal laugh….maniacal laugh)!
9. Bring Your Own Food
There are quick service restaurants at Typhoon Lagoon to purchase food or use dining plan credits, but what I’m talking about here is food for snacking. I don’t know what it is about playing in the water that makes me so hungry, but I like to have food to snack on handy. Stash some snacks and enjoy your time in that lounge chair!
Disney Photo Opportunities You Don’t Want to Miss
Photos at Disney are a MUST! I mean, you’ve spent months planning this trip, packed everything carefully, and you don’t want to miss a minute of the magic. Plus, there’s going to be an awesome scrapbook full of memories to put together when you get home, right? Yes, if you take some of the great photo opportunities that Disney has to offer. Aside from the obvious {we take a photo in front of every park icon}, there are some spots on Disney property that will give you unique photos to enjoy after your trip is over.
1. Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom. The closer you get to the castle, the cooler the picture. One of my favorites is our family in front of the castle, with the statue of Walt and Mickey just in the distance.
2. Inside Cinderella’s Castle. There are beautiful mosaics, telling the story of Cinderella, in the castle. These make for great backdrops for photos. Or, photograph some without any people in the picture and use them for desktop wallpaper, scrapbook layouts, or to hang in your home.
Have a Little Extra Fun with Disney Characters on your Next Vacation!
I’m sure many of you have seen the picture going around Facebook that shows if you yell “Andy’s coming” in front of any of the Toy Story characters, they will fall down. Which is untrue. Disney put a stop to that as it was scaring small children. Not to mention for the cast members in the costume getting up and down is hard work. For full details check out this article on the Orlando Sentinel.
Having said that did you know there are phrases you can say to other Disney Characters at the Disney World and Disneyland theme parks to elicit a fun response?
For the princesses:
- Ask Ariel if you can be a mermaid
- Ask Aurora if she likes to take naps
- Ask Belle for a book recommendation
- Tell Belle that Beast is very big and scary
- Give Snow White an apple
- Complement any of the Princesses on their dresses
10 Things You NEED to Pack for Disney
What do glow sticks, a shoe organizer, and ziploc bags have in common? They’re all on my packing list for Disney. Packing for Walt Disney World can be time consuming, stressful, and inevitably you’ll end up forgetting something. After all, it rains in Florida, you never know when you’ll need a ziploc bag, and glow sticks can be life savers. Aside from the obvious sunscreen, basic medical items, and comfortable shoes, there are some items you won’t want to be without. So, today I want to share with you 10 Things You NEED to Pack for Disney.
1. Glow sticks. You can pick these up at the Dollar Store, and they are so fun for the kids! My daughter will be using a “wand” that glows during the light parades, as well as her Minnie Mouse light up toy we bought her on our last trip. You can also get glow bracelets, necklaces, and “swords” to entertain your kids while waiting for the fireworks or night shows.
2. An over the door shoe organizer. This was an absolute MUST on our last trip! When I returned home, I let it air out for a few days, folded it back up, and put it in our suitcase for our next trip. This was AWESOME to put toiletries, extra shoes, and odds and ends in while in our resort. We hung it over our bathroom door, and I can’t tell you how great it was! We often take a few pairs of shoes for each family member, and the closet fills up fast. Also, the counter in the bathroom was less cluttered because our sunscreen, deodorant, and other larger toiletry items were in here.
