Every family traveling to the magical world of Disneyland eventually comes to the same question: How am I going to fit it everything I want to do/see in just three days? Smartphones have made it remarkably easier to accomplish this task, acting as pocket tour guides with tips, reviews, and
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I Survived the Holidays at Disney World
Some of you cringe when you hear holidays and Disney in the same sentence, but I can’t imagine a more magical place to spend the Christmas season. With the right mind set and a little (ok, a lot) of planning, you can make merry memories you want and not turn
Disney World Planning Tips – Don’t Leave Home Without It
Are you all pack and ready to make your way down to Walt Disney World? Well, open those suitcases back up and add a few more “must” items. Plastic Bags – Baggies are a must have item at Disney World unless you walk the parks without any extra items. They
Things You Need to Know Before Your First Walt Disney World Vacation
So you finally did it. You saved up enough money to go to Walt Disney World. Now you just need to book everything and you’re on your way! Well, not quite. There’s a lot of First Timers who seem to think going to Walt Disney World is no different than
The 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World Trips
There are some things that you just should not… SHOULD NOT do when you’re at Walt Disney World. They are major time pitfalls! Think of them as being the 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World trips! Commit them to memory, recite them daily if you have to. Just follow them,
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: 2011 Updates
It’s almost that time! Time for a spook-tacular time at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! I hear that among all your favorite party past times there will be a few new additions to the party this year. Don’t hold your breath for anything drastic, the party hasn’t undergone an
Ride the Disney World Mountains
If you haven’t already noticed, Disney Imagineers are kind of obsessed with mountains. Many of Walt Disney World’s most popular and thrilling attractions are based around (or in) mountains. Magic Kingdom has three mountains alone! But hey, I’m not complaining! Tackling the Disney mountain range is a priority during my
The 7 Deadly Sins of Disney World Vacationing
Disney is the one place where planning is non-negotiable. The people who have a miserable time at Disney World are the ones who just show up and wander around, or stupidly stand in hour + lines at Splash Mountain. People who “never want to go back to Disney World” most
Off the Beaten Path: Magic Kingdom Quiet Places
During our WDW trips, we stick to the “Pirates Code”: “He who falls behind, gets left behind”. This drives home the point that it’s everyone’s vacation (particularly when we’re in our grand gathering) and we need to maintain a pace that’s good for everyone. If the kids had their choice,
Disney Confidential: Wishes will be ending soon
Hey there guys and gals Anonymouse here! Okay, you know how I love gossip and will usually just throw something out with little more than a caveat that it’s just a rumor? Well today I want to tell you about something that’s bound to bring a tear to the eyes
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
Leaving the Kids at Home
What I’m about to say is such sacrilege that it tears at the very fabric that holds this country together. In fact, I suggest that you don’t proceed any further without locking the doors and drawing the shades. It’s this: I love going to Disney World without my kids. There, I’ve said
Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks: Hot Weather Touring
With blue skies and bright sunny days, a vacation at Walt Disney World during the summer is the stuff picture-perfect postcards are made of. Unfortunately, the picture doesn’t capture the entire reality of those hot, sticky, exhausting days of touring the theme parks with all the summer crowds and
Best Things I Love About Disney – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
How did I miss this among the many “Best Things” articles I have written. Not only is it one of my favorite attractions it is a true Walt Disney World Classic. It has been around for more than thirty years pleasing park visitors of all ages. There are some attractions
