Thrifty Thursday: Start the Day Magically at the Magic Kingdom

entranceWant a special experience before the Magic Kingdom opens? Arrive early for the Opening Ceremony! It’s the perfect start to a Disney day (and doesn’t cost a penny extra)! If you can plan to get up early and head to the Magic Kingdom before it opens, I promise you will not be sorry. Read more

Disney with Little Ones: Fun Outside of the Parks

12045219_10101832403321124_3282436861246668977_oAs I mentioned in a recent article, it is important for my family to build in some “rest” days during our Walt Disney World vacations. I use the term rest lightly because while some people may take that as an opportunity to snooze until brunch-time, that’s just not how my family rolls. Sleeping in is sleeping until 8 so we are up and at ’em pretty early most days, whether we are on vacation or not. Since my 2 little boys are bursting with energy first thing, we try to take advantage of the time to do something active. We had 2 full days to do whatever park-free activities we chose during our most recent trip. Our first day was a pool and laundry day followed by a leisurely evening spent at Downtown Disney.  Read more

Thrifty Thursday: Pictures at Disney!

12032906_10153181388731234_4551865714417875298_oAs anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows, there are photo-opportunities everywhere! Throughout the park, you will find places marked as Picture Spots, which make for fantastic shots. These are strategically located spots that can give you the most bangs for your picture. You will also want to capture those first time grins and smiles for those young and young at heart! Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: What’s Hiding Below Magic Kingdom?

100_0042-1Magic is happening all around Walt Disney World Resort. As you walk down Main Street at Magic Kingdom, there is magic happening right under your feet too, with a 9 acre system of corridors, rooms and service areas known as the Utilidors, running underground at the Magic Kingdom. Read more