If you’re going to be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season – or even if you’ll just be in the Orlando area, be sure to carve out some time in your busy itinerary to make your way over to Disney Springs at night. This year, you can discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Read more
While the focus for just about everyone has been on the new “paid FastPass” service known as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes (and how to make sense of the system), what has been often overlooked is that part of this new system is actually free for all Disney guests to use.
As we’ve noted previously, there are actually several components to Disney’s new Genie System: Disney Genie (this is the free part), Genie+ (paid) and Individual Attraction Selections (IAS) which are also known in many places as Individual Lightning Lane (ILL) attractions (also paid). I shared info a few weeks ago about the two paid aspects of Genie, so today is all about the free part. Read more
One of the most common questions I get from those taking their first cruise is “what should I pack?” And while what you’ll be taking will depend on the kind of cruise you’re taking, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when you are packing for cruise. Read more
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States, and as we near the end of 2021 – and after nearly 2 years of a pandemic that is still with us – counting blessings seems even more important than ever. For those of us who have had the chance to experience “Disney magic” at the parks, we know that magic provides us with far more than the chance to meet a Mouse or enjoy a Dole Whip. So, in the spirit of gratitude, I am re-running some thoughts I have shared in the past on why that Disney magic is one of the many things I will always be thankful for. Wishing you a a wonderful, safe, and magical Thanksgiving!
Are you ready to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a whole new light? If so, then make plans to set out on a series of fun, nature-themed challenges on your way to becoming an official Wilderness Explorer! Read more