Author: Guest

The Great Movie Ride Dinner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Food

Guest Be Our Guest, Dining at Walt Disney World, Disney Vacation Planning, What to Do at Disney World , , , 1 Comment

Editor:  I am so happy to welcome back my friend, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. This week and next, Lisa will be sharing her recent experiences at a very special event and….well, I’ll let her tell you. 🙂

The email from Tables in Wonderland taunted me. (Tables in Wonderland is a dining discount plan for Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and DVC Members. The program offers small, one-of-a-kind dining events for cardholders every month or so.)

“Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and walk through the courtyard of the Majestic Graumann’s Chinese Theatre. Then you will be invited to come inside The Great Movie Ride after the attraction is closed with exclusive backstage VIP access! We’ve cleared the track for you to walk through and dine inside the attraction where you will experience some of the most classic scenes in motion picture history. Sets from Busby Berkeley musicals, crime dramas, old-fashioned Westerns, and more!” Read more

Disney Cruise Line: Kid’s Club Activities

Guest Disney Cruises, Disney Vacation Planning , , , , 1 Comment

If you love Disney and you love cruising then Disney Cruise Line is for YOU! If you are not sure about taking a Disney Cruise be sure to tune in all summer long as we discuss the HOT topics that YOU wanted to know! This week our HOT topic is:  Cruising with Children. Of course Disney Cruise Line is geared towards families but what exactly is there on board for children? Are there any extra costs involved? Read more

Be Our Guest: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure

Guest Disney Vacation Planning, What to Do at Disney World , , 1 Comment

Editor:  I am so happy to welcome again,  Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. An expert in planning Disney vacations with little ones…and a budget…in mind,  Lisa just returned from a Disney World research trip for the next edition of her book….and had the chance to try out something new at World Showcase! Thank you Lisa for sharing today! 🙂

The Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure in Epcot’s World Showcase was testing this past weekend. I narrowly missed my opportunity to play on Sunday but luck was on my side the following day. On Monday I made a beeline for the recruiting station soon after World Showcase opened and success. I was in! Read more

Disney Cruise Line Staterooms

Guest Disney Cruises, Disney Vacation Planning , , , , , , 1 Comment

Disney Cruise Line is considered a luxury cruise line in the industry. As with everything Disney, they do it up and they do it right. While it is true that a Disney Cruise is a little bit more than the cost of other cruise lines out there, please keep in mind that having all of the comforts of home while you cruise is essential in creating a magical vacation. Disney did not skimp on the wow factor in their rooms….as always, they thought of everything. So today we start off our cruise segment with a walk-through of a Disney Cruise Line stateroom.  Read more

Be Our Guest: Yes, Virginia, There is a Way to Save on Disney Theme Park Tickets

Guest Affordable Disney Vacations, Discounted Disney World Tickets, Disney Vacation Planning, Disney Vacation Tips, Saving Money at Disney World , , , , 2 Comments

Ed.: I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest today, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. An expert in planning Disney vacations with little ones…and a budget…in mind, Lisa is here to offer some thoughts on saving money on tickets. Thanks so much Lisa for visiting! 🙂

Previously, my family’s Disney ticket strategy was to schedule at least two vacations a year using Annual Passes. Some years this meant a fall and spring trip while other years found us arriving 358 days after our previous vacation to complete our travel within one calendar year. Our really fortunate years combined both vacation scenarios. Throw in a long research weekend for Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney world with Preschoolers and my husband and I make good use of our annual passes. Read more