My list of must-dos at the Magic Kingdom is incredibly long, and I’m sure that I’m not the only one. Perhaps more than any other park, the Magic Kingdom needs a solid plan, particularly if you only have one day (I would recommend more than one, if you can). Like the other parks, you have a huge advantage if you arrive by rope drop to accomplish busy rides in that first hour. Unlike the other parks, however, it’s less clear where you should head first-thing, because there are so many places you could start! Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Jambo! Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
As you read this, I’m counting down my hours and minutes that I have left at work before I begin our next trip to Walt Disney World! We will be staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge- Kidani Village. We have previously stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge- Jambo House which was so much fun! Read more
Accomodating Special Needs is No Sweat for Disney!
Vacation planning can be stressful, even more so when you require special accommodations. From Resorts to Parks, Disney makes it seem all so easy. Whether you need a ground floor, special bathroom set up or even to be close to the food court; they can and will go the extra mile to make it happen. Read more
10 Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World with Teens
As a parent who has traveled to Walt Disney World with teens a number of times, I wanted to offer some suggestions for anyone who might be traveling with one for the first time this year. I do not claim to be an expert on the teenage species but I am acutely aware that they are, indeed, their own species separate from the youth/tween age and adulthood, and so I offer these pointers – because anyone who is a parent of a teen knows that the mood of your teen can have a huge impact on the whole family, whether at home or on vacation. Read more
Dining at Disney World: Diary of a Mad Disney Planner
Minnie and I are going back “home” in February. We have reserved a room at Pop Century for six days and five glorious nights. I have never used the Disney Dining Plan nor have I seen a need. We don’t have kids and usually just stop and get quick service if we are hungry and make one or two ADR’s a trip. So the need to have “scheduled” meal times really didn’t make it’s way into our plans. Read more