Planning Your Disney Itinerary: In Summer

Summer is here, and Walt Disney World is entering one of its most popular seasons: summer. While I believe that you can have a great trip anytime of year with proper planning and preparation, here are some tips specifically for summertime itineraries. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Smorgasbord of Saving Tips!

This week I’m offering a smorgasbord or hodge-podge of saving tips for your Disney vacation, with both money savers but also sanity-savers!  This week I traveled by air (no, not on broomstick, I went by plane) instead of my usual 4-wheeled mode of transportation.  What an experience!  Read more

Dining at Disney World: Art of Animation, Landscape of Flavors Food Court

One of the most popular places for families right now is Disney’s Art of Animation.  The resort is beautiful and the attention to detail is amazing.  Art of Animation has four themes throughout, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Car’s Each of these areas will make you feel like you are actually in the movie!  We especially loved the Cars area, Mater, Lightening McQueen, and all their friends are in the courtyard and available for pictures.   Read more

Itineraries with Disney’s FastPass+: Shows and Parades

Disney’s new FastPass+ program is now available to all Walt Disney World guests, so part of planning your itinerary will be planning your FastPasses. The FastPass+ program has given many attractions FastPass eligibility that did not have it before, including stage shows and parades. Read more

Special Events at Walt Disney World: Rock n’ Roll through Africa with Obi-Wan Kenobi!

The Lion King Returns better than ever!

Can you believe The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary?  It’s true! Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting Harambe Nights every Saturday evening June 7 – August 9, 2014.  A Welcome Reception begins at 7:00 pm with appetizers and African-inspired beer and wine, followed by a special performance of The Lion King – Concert in the Wild at 7:30 pm.  A little bird whispered that this was a new-improved version of the spectacular previous live version.  Simba comes to life in this brand new performance featuring a live orchestra and choir, dancers, dramatic lighting and scenes and digitally projected movie moments!  The lineup for guest narrators is just amazing!  Read more