If you spend any time reading about, talking about, or in Disney World, there is one thing you are absolutely guaranteed to hear — complaints about waiting in line. It’s kind of amazing, in its own way. I, for one, never cease to be amazed when I hear someone say they will never wait more than twenty minutes for a ride. That seems like a lot of missed rides and frustrated walking around the Parks to me. Sure. I’ll level with you. No one enjoys standing in the Florida sun for hours waiting for a ride. But there’s also no reason to automatically cross an experience off your list because the wait time is creeping up, especially if you have to go during a busier time of the year when the chances of low waits are next to nothing. Instead, learn to make the most of your wait and turn it into part of your Park experience! Read more
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Saving Time and Adding Magic with Disney’s Rider Switch
Have you ever wondered how your family would ride the rides at Walt Disney World if your kids don’t meet the height requirements or they just don’t want to ride? Well, never fear…Rider Switch (sometimes also known as Child Swap) is here!! This wonderful option for families solves that problem. Read more
Disney Resorts Are a Great Idea for Families!
Staying at a Disney Resort is perfect for kids of all ages – each resort is a almost a park in itself! No, there won’t be the rides, but with great food, entertainment and shops, your family will find tons of things to do during the afternoon breaks, after leaving the park at night and even if you decide to take an entire day off during your visit. Whether you are staying in a value, moderate, or deluxe, there are lots of things for kids (and adults) to explore! Read more
Exploring Disney: More Hidden Details and Secrets to Discover on Your Visit
Some say you could spend everyday of a full year in Walt Disney World and finally get to see everything there is to offer. I disagree. Part of the Wonder and magic of Disney is that it is always changing, progressing, and growing. It was Walt’s vision that his magnificent project would never truly be finished. As long as there was imagination in the world, he contended, the parks would never stop changing. Even if there was a halt to the progress, however, I still don’t think a year would be enough to see and do it all, and that’s because of all the amazing little hidden details and secrets tucked throughout the rides and parks just waiting to be discovered. These are rarely shown off, never advertised, but that makes them all the more delightful. A few weeks ago we went on a scavenger hunt together, and today I’ve put together another for you so you can make your next visit to the world full of richer, more immersive detail.
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Exploring Disney: Getting a Kiss Goodnight from Magic Kingdom
If you have ventured to the World before, what type of Disney vacationer are you? Slow and lazy? Or fast and crazy?
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know exactly the type my family falls into. We are definitely not the ones to take a slow approach to touring and we are even more definitely not the type to take a long break in the middle of the day. The way we think of it is if we wanted to sit around by a pool for hours, we’d just go to the local water park back home. We’re in Disney, so we want to be enjoying our Disney magic. Which means we try to squeeze every drop possible out of our days. Now, I’m not going to tell you we’re rope drop people. I’m a rope drop people. I LOVE getting a super early start and being one of the first people to greet a park in the morning. (Have you ever heard that blissful welcome message and music?) Read more