Wordless Wednesday: Marching Into the Holidays

img_2094One of the best things about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the parade, and one of the highlights of the parade are the marching wooden soldiers! While this parade is only available to see at the Christmas Party through mid-December, if you will be visiting Walt Disney World after the last party is held, you can catch the parade…and the soldiers….each afternoon at Magic Kingdom, through December 30.  Read more

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Terrific Tuesdays: Dinosaur

15000615_10154171322591234_7992363551897428451_oIf I say Countdown to Extinction, do you know which ride I am referring to? When Animal Kingdom and Dinosaur first opened in April 1998, Dinosaur was called Countdown to Extinction. It stayed that until May of 2000 when it was changed to Dinosaur to coincide with the movie release of the same name, although the movie isn’t as intense as the ride itself. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: Managing Crowds

We’re approaching the Holiday Season and one of Walt Disney World’s busiest times of year: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Visiting during Walt Disney World’s most crowded times of year presents challenges, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few itinerary tips for managing high crowds so that you make the most of your time during your visit. Read more

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Disney Vacation Planning: What Should We do the Evening We Arrive?

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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

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Thrifty Thursday: Holiday Season Fun

521636_10153048005945508_1181610290_nIt’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

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