Disney Vacation Planning: The Magic of Wishes Fireworks

11894460_10156176908990508_8056746843411564083_oIf you have been to the Disney parks before, then you’ve certainly seen the amazing fireworks at the different parks.  Each is unique and I love them all dearly but I have a soft spot in my heart for Wishes at the Magic Kingdom.  Having been a Cast Member, I was able to do crowd control during the fireworks.  I was lucky enough to be able to stand in front of the castle nightly to ensure guest safety and watch their faces during the fireworks.  I was able to tell guests exactly when that loveable pixie would fly through the air, where the next firework would go off, and all the words to the songs. 

A big question I got during my time working the fireworks was, “Where is the best place to watch the fireworks?”  Unlike most people, I don’t have a simple answer. Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Maharajah Jungle Trek

13403103_10153741877346234_2636448532690572251_oLocated in Asia at Animal Kingdom, the Maharajah Jungle Trek is a very relaxing self-guided tour through the mystical Anandapur Royal Forest. This shaded trek winds through the jungle and palace ruins with all kinds of wildlife in their natural habitats along the way. Read more

Disney with Little Ones…REALLY, Really Little Ones!

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So maybe you planned a babymoon vacation – one last hurrah before baby is due – or maybe you made your vacation plans before you knew you were expecting. Either way, being pregnant at Disney World means a little extra planning and a lot of patience. Of course the experience will be different based on whether you already have little ones or if this is your last grown up Disney trip for a while. 

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Disney with Special Needs: Lose Yourself in the Magic

13415624_1010916475663821_6253671387114573093_oYou have had enough of the worries and the fears and trying to prepare yourself to handle those issues. Now it is time to just have fun! You are in Disney World! If there is any place where you can really relax and just let yourself be, this is it. This is why my next bit of advice for you is…

Lose yourself in the magic. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Do You REALLY Need ADRs?

“So you’re going to Walt Disney World in 4 months, how wonderful! Have you made your dining reservations yet?”

And so starts a conversation that I have had many times with folks who are planning their first Disney vacation. The puzzled look I usually get in return, as they try to figure out why on earth any sane person would make dining reservations months in advance, always makes me chuckle….because at this point, I don’t have the heart to tell them there have been times that I have gotten up at 6 a.m. for 4 straight days trying to book our dining reservations… and of course, I am doing the same for my clients as well.  🙂 Read more