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

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I Love this Disney Site – Tours Departing Daily

There are many Disney blogs I read daily like Chip and Co, but there’s one I always look forward in my RSS Reader called Tours Departing Daily, which is different than many Disney sites, because it’s a photography blog focusing on Disneyland Resort (my second home). The three photographers- Kevin

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Disney takes the time to Feed the Children

So you’re at Walt Disney World and you’re hungry. Not a problem! At the more than 475 eateries across the Resort, including snack carts, fast food and full-service restaurants, nearly 6,000 different dishes are available around the World, from pre-meal appetizer to post-dinner dessert, from morning coffee to evening nightcap.

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In need of an upgrade – “It’s Tough to be a Bug”

Today I’m going to take a look at what may be my least favorite attraction in any of the Disney Parks – “It’s Tough to be a Bug”.  This attraction is in need of a serious upgrade! I have several things I don’t like about this attraction.  For starters,  it

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How to Park at Disney for Free

When traveling to Disney, people are often reviewing their budget in an attempt to get the most out of their Disney budget.  One thing that should be considered is the cost of parking when visiting the theme parks.  The cost to park at any of the Disney World or Disneyland

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Oldies But Goodies – Should We TACKLE A Theme Park?

What do you think my fellow Oldies? Should we take an aggressive stance and TACKLE every theme park we visit or should we take another approach? As I have gotten older (alas, an unavoidable consequence of being born) I have developed a different approach toward everything I do – age

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Additional Benefits for Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort

Location, location, location – With their on-property location convenient to the theme parks, the Disney hotels are a haven for guests who seek a midday swimming break – or a siesta.  For some guests, the convenience is even more specific… Many families with young children select accommodations in one of the

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Ten Things to Do at Disney World at Night.

And they don’t involve fireworks. Okay, sure, we all love watching Wishes and Illuminations, but that’s just part of the night. Here’s a few fun activities to enjoy once the sun goes down. Go to the Boardwalk and watch the entertainment. Go on an adults-only date at one of Disney’s

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Save $700 On A Star Wars Weekends Getaway!

Prepare to blast into hyperspace with specially priced packages exclusively from Pixie Vacations! Package includes: 2-Night Stay at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort or Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 2-Day Base Ticket (can be upgraded to a park hopper) Disney Plus Dining Plan *FREE* 1-Day Ticket to Typhoon Lagoon,

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Things to do while waiting in line at Walt Disney World with your Toddler

As parents we have all been here… You are at Walt Disney World waiting in line in the Florida heat with your family and little ones are restless. They are hanging on the ropes, walking away from the queue to play with something they shouldn’t, or even cutting people in

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Walt Disney World Resort Gears Up for Summer Hiring

Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for summer hiring by filling jobs for full-time, part-time and seasonal roles beginning April 30 with a week-long, online job fair. Through the website www.WaltDisneyWorld.jobs/jobfair, prospective cast members can apply for diverse positions in the resort’s four theme parks, two water parks, Downtown

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Walt Disney World Tips And Tricks: Photo Tips

I take a LOT of photos on every visit to Walt Disney World and have literally thousands of them loaded on to my computer. That being said, I am neither a professional nor a particularly talented photographer. I just shoot what I like. This group of tips will focus primarily

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Oldies But Goodies – How Effective Is Disney Transportation For Seniors?

Let me be up front with you, as a Disney consumer who happens to be an Oldie I really enjoy the Walt Disney World transportation system. There are a few reasons why. We have stayed off site and driven to the parks each day (that will never happen again), we

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