With summer here, many are heading to Disney for their family summer vacation. However many of us who are traveling down are not quite ready for the heat that we face upon arrival. Even coming from somewhere warm, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida seems to have it own kind of heat in and of itself. But have no fear my friends, I’m about to supply you with some tips and tricks for staying cool in the summer sun, short of asking Elsa to bring on the snow. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Plan Dining to Save Time
There are many things to consider when planning your Disney vacation: when to go, where to stay, what to do. All of these will affect your trip, both in terms of how much you spend, as well as how you make the most of your time. And since time is money, you don’t want to forget about meal planning, because your meals may be a major part of your trip! So make the most of them with careful planning.
If you want to have some meals at table-service restaurants, these take the most planning, because most of them need Advanced Dining Reservations. These can be made as early as 180 days out, and for some popular restaurants, you need to make those reservations as soon as possible!
Wordless Wednesday: Hidden “World” Treasures
One of my favorite things to do at Walt Disney World is to look for….and discover…those hidden treasures that are everywhere if you only take the time to find them! This is a great example: a stunning stained glass window, viewed from inside the Morocco building in World Showcase at Epcot.
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Getting Around at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is made up of two theme parks, a shopping and dining district, and four (soon to be five) resort hotels. For those staying at one of Universal Orlando’s on-site hotels, there’s transportation connecting the theme parks and CityWalk with each of the resorts, so it’s easy to get around during your vacation. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning: Being Happy is More Important than Being Right
For as long as I can remember, I have been a planner. So it goes without saying that the planning aspect of our Disney vacation is always one of my favorite parts. As a single parent, I’ve always been able to plan without having to consult anyone else – I chose which parks to visit and when, where to eat and what shows to see, based on what I knew the kids would enjoy. But as my kids grew older, they became more and more interested in having a say. Read more