Have you visited Club Cool at EPCOT with your little ones? It is located next to the fountain by Innoventions West. This is a fun location to sample Coca-Cola beverages from all around the world. Italy’s “Beverly” soda is well-known among die-hard Disney World lovers as a lip-puckering, bitter beverage that is fun to watch unassuming guests try for the first time. Club Cool is great for people watching. You can also find some unique Coca-Cola merchandise available for purchase. Read more
Disney Vacation Tips
Disney Vacation Planning: The Heat Never Bothered Me Anyway
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!
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
Thrifty Thursday: Is the Disney Dining Plan Right For You?
When folks ask for my help with planning their Disney vacations, once the dates are decided, there are then usually two major discussions that we have. The first is, where to stay. And the second is, should they get a Dining Plan? So let’s chat about this today, because like most things about planning a Disney vacation, the answer depends on your family. Read more