My husband commented on our last trip that he saw more animals on that trip then he had ever seen before. Reason? We went straight to Kilimanjaro Safari first thing in the morning. The air was cool and the animals were much more active than ever before. It did help that we visited Walt Disney World in November so the mornings were definitely cooler than in August or even September. Read more
Meeting Characters at Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando has lots of opportunities to meet unique characters, and Islands of Adventure definitely has several of our favorite character meet and greets. Most character meets are scheduled, and there are a few that aren’t, but if you look in the right places you can find plenty of awesome character experiences. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning: What Should We do the Evening We Arrive?
Imagine this: it’s late afternoon when your flight gets in. You make it to your resort and get everyone settled in. You don’t have a park day planned until tomorrow. What do you do now? If this sounds like a predicament you might find yourself in, I have some suggestions to help you out. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Holiday Season Fun
It’s November now, and that means that Walt Disney World is getting ready for the holidays! Walt Disney World really transforms for the holiday season, and there are so many special things happening….many at no additional cost….that guests should definitely make room in their daily itinerary. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Disney Christmas Preparations
Yes Halloween was just the other day. But the elves at Disney have been busy for weeks with the work of preparing the parks for the magic of the Disney holiday season. Lights are up on Cinderella Castle and decorations are being added all around the parks and resorts as you read this. Creating this kind of magic takes a little time. But I promise you…the result is worth it. 🙂 Read more