Wordless Wednesday: What’s That Toy?

Toy Story Midway Mania is my favorite ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a couple of reasons. One, because it’s super fun. But I also really love the queues in this ride! It is so much fun to see all the different childhood toys and remember playing with them! While it’s always nice to have a FastPass for this ride because the line can get very long very fast, in a way it’s nice to have the chance, while waiting in line, to check out all those toys! Read more

Learning to “Let Go” With Disney’s Magical Express

Once upon a time we drove to Walt Disney World. There are of course, a number of pros and cons to doing this, but one of the pros, in my opinion, was having a car while we were visiting the parks. It allowed us the freedom to come and go when and how we wanted, no waiting for a bus, no standing, just get in your car and go. For the planner/control freak that I tend to be, it was perfect. 🙂

Then we started flying….but still unwilling to give up my car freedom, we also rented a car for our time in Florida. You know, to have “just in case”. Just in case of what, I am not certain, but we had the car anyway. Just In Case.

However the cost of airfare PLUS the cost of renting a car starts to add up….and if there is anything I want to do more than be in control, it’s save money. So we ditched the car rental about a dozen Disney vacations ago.

That’s when I fell in love with Disney’s Magical Express….and learned how to let go and leave the driving to Disney. And I gotta tell ya, it really works! 🙂

If you are staying in a Walt Disney World resort, and have never used Magical Express before, let me share with you just how easy and convenient it is.

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Wordless Wednesday: Christmas in July (Disney Style)

It’s the middle of summer and it’s hot…so isn’t it nice to celebrate Christmas in July and think “cool thoughts”? This beautiful Christmas tree is part of the lovely holiday decorations at Disney’s Boardwalk. If you are planning a visit to Walt Disney World during the Holiday Season, taking time to visit all the resorts to see their Christmas decorations is a must! Read more

Wordless Wednesday: And That’s a Wrap…

photo (9)The announcement this past weekend that Disney will be bringing a brand new attraction featuring Mickey Mouse to Hollywood Studios was met with excitement by many who are eager to see the mouse that “started it all” have his own ride. Until it was shared that the last remaining attraction from the original “Disney-MGM Studios” – The Great Movie Ride- would be closing for good in just a few weeks in order to make room for Mickey’s new ride. Change is good but change is hard, and we will all miss taking this very special ride through the movies. Sadly, as they say in the movies, it looks like “that’s a wrap” for The Great Movie Ride. Thanks for the memories! Read more

Thrifty Thursday: 3 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Disney Dining Budget

As a travel agent, I often get questions from my clients about how to save money on food at Disney World. And it’s understandable, because it’s not unusual for food to end up being one of the major expenses on a Disney vacation. But as I always share with my clients, there are ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Here are a few things that can save you big money on your Disney vacation food budget. Read more