Halloween Time is Disneyland’s yearly Halloween celebration from mid-September through October. The park features plenty of special entertainment and decorations included in park admission. Read more
Cast Member’s Corner: Waiting in Those Disney Lines
If you’re headed to Disney World, you’re probably excited to go to the parks and get on all your favorite rides, but you’re not looking forward to the lines. Well the Cast Members don’t want you to wait on those lines either. They’re trying their hardest to get you on as quickly and effectively as they can. If you are stuck on a long line near a Cast Member ask them if they know any trivia. A lot of times the Cast Members have trivia about the park or their ride, thinking about the answers could make your time pass a lot faster! Also take a good look at the decorations and read carefully, everything was decorated that way for a reason! Cast Members also may be able to let you know if there are any hidden Mickey’s on their attraction and where they might be. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Start the Day Magically at the Magic Kingdom
Want a special experience before the Magic Kingdom opens? Arrive early for the Opening Ceremony! It’s the perfect start to a Disney day (and doesn’t cost a penny extra)! If you can plan to get up early and head to the Magic Kingdom before it opens, I promise you will not be sorry. Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Fun Outside of the Parks
As I mentioned in a recent article, it is important for my family to build in some “rest” days during our Walt Disney World vacations. I use the term rest lightly because while some people may take that as an opportunity to snooze until brunch-time, that’s just not how my family rolls. Sleeping in is sleeping until 8 so we are up and at ’em pretty early most days, whether we are on vacation or not. Since my 2 little boys are bursting with energy first thing, we try to take advantage of the time to do something active. We had 2 full days to do whatever park-free activities we chose during our most recent trip. Our first day was a pool and laundry day followed by a leisurely evening spent at Downtown Disney. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Pictures at Disney!
As anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows, there are photo-opportunities everywhere! Throughout the park, you will find places marked as Picture Spots, which make for fantastic shots. These are strategically located spots that can give you the most bangs for your picture. You will also want to capture those first time grins and smiles for those young and young at heart! Read more