Disney is fantastic at many things, and one of those things is character experiences. We all have favorite Disney characters, whether they be princesses in castles, pirates in swashbuckling fights, or furry favorites like Mickey and Winnie. Part of the magic in Walt Disney World is seeing these characters come to life, seeing them walk and talk and dance and play. It’s one of my most favorite Disney things! Here are my top 10 favorite character experiences. Read more
Happy Summer, and welcome to the hottest time of the year in Orlando and at Walt Disney World. Hooray!!
If you’re touring the parks this time of year, you can plan to spend lots of money on personal fans or personal water sprayers. You can buy hats and camelpacks for your water. Or plan to buy lots and lots of high-priced bottled water and cool treats …
But with a little planning there are some other ways to beat the heat. Here are some favorites: Read more
I have been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count, so it is always a pleasant surprise for me when I find something new. A while back when visiting Animal Kingdom, I saw a performer I had not seen before. Her name is DiVine. She blends into nature and is often mistaken for ivy. Read more
Last week we chatted about driving to Walt Disney World and how to survive the road
trip. But what if you fly…but still want to have the benefit of having a car too?
Welcome to the wonderful world of car rentals!
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On our first Disney trip as a family of four and the first ever trip for our son, I decided that I wanted to have some “special” experiences on our trip – special, but affordable. I waivered back and forth on booking The Pirate’s League situated in the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland section. Disney describes the activity as “A rollicking good time where you get to be a pirate for a day with Captain Jack and his crew.” I read several online reviews which seemed positive and provided a peak into the experience: facepainting, costumes and pirate talk. It sounded like great fun for kids (and kids at heart). Read more