The calendar may say “January”, but this is the time of year when many folks are definitely thinking “spring” – specifically spring break travel. Whether you’re sick of cold, snow, and ice and are dreaming of warm and sunny beaches, or you just want to get away for a few days to relax and unwind, you’ll want to keep these tips in mind as you plan your spring (or late winter!) vacation. Read more
The beginning of every new year is traditionally a popular time to plan vacations for the coming year and while this year is no exception, COVID continues to hang over our heads and continues to affect how we travel.
As I have noted in the past, everything we have learned about travel in the past nearly 2 years, can be summed up in the following two statements:
As the pandemic continues to evolve and change, so has travel, as destinations, tour operators, resorts and hotels, airlines, theme parks, and cruise lines all work to find the right balance between staying operational, providing memorable travel experiences for their guests, and keeping everyone – both guests and employees – safe.
It’s a complicated and challenging scenario, and as the situation with the pandemic has changed, guidelines and protocols have adjusted. In some cases, many times. Read more
Of all of the new things to come to Walt Disney World over the past year, the rollout of the Disney Genie program has probably brought about the most questions. Previously I have shared what Disney Genie is and how the *paid* aspects – (Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes (ILL) – work, as well as how the *free* part of Disney Genie (yes, there is a free part!) works. If you aren’t familiar with any of this or haven’t read those posts, head there first, and then come back here for today’s follow up:
Our experience using Disney Genie – and my top tips for using it to make the most of your time and budget. Read more
The holidays are over and a bright, shiny new year has begun. If you’re like many (or at least like me), this time of year my thoughts immediately turn to travel, because having something fun (and potentially warm) is the best way to get through the post-holiday letdown and those winter doldrums.
If you are looking for a fun, informative, and kid friendly area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, take some time to explore Rafiki’s Planet Watch. To get here you must take the Wildlife Express Train, a short and fun ride that is located in Harambe Station. Once you arrive at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, you’ll find some interesting experiences! Read more