We’ve all had those days when you have had enough walking around Magic Kingdom and need a “sit-down” thing to do. When that happens, be sure to check out Mickey’s PhilharMagic. Read more
Disney Vacation Planning
Disney with Special Needs: The Line Keeps on Ticking, Ticking, Ticking into the Future
You want to know why just about every Disney World planning tool you find, including the official app itself, includes a wait estimate feature? Because there are lines at Disney World. I know. I know. Shocker. In all seriousness, though, lines are something that we all have to contend with when we visit The World, and yet somehow it slips through the cracks when it comes to most people’s travel plans.
People will go to the effort of scouring menus and picking out what they want for every meal and snack to shave off some time when ordering and to populate elaborate expenditure spreadsheets, or track the number of steps between attractions to optimize when to stop for a bathroom break, yet they don’t even think about what they are going to do when they show up at a ride and it’s time to wait in line.
For some, this is not that big of a deal. Annoying? Sure. A time suck? Absolutely. But it isn’t going to cause any true issues. For those of us with special needs, however, the lines that are an unavoidable reality at Disney can be a much more challenging thing. Standing for long stretches, heat, being in close proximity to other people, being in closed spaces, looping music, and other issues can make these waits seem completely overwhelming and can take a good day to the dark place really fast. Read more
Thrifty Thursday: Planning for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Each fall, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival brings outdoor marketplaces to World Showcase serving small plates and drinks from around the world. The festival also features premium events such as cooking demonstrations and food and wine pairings. The Food and Wine Festival marketplaces are open daily throughout the festival. Access to these marketplaces to purchase food and drinks and access to some events or demonstrations is included in regular park admission (most premium events charge a separate fee).
As with nearly everything on a Disney vacation, making the most of your visit to the Food and Wine Festival involves some planning ahead. Here are a few tips to help you do that.
Terrific Tuesdays: DINOSAUR
A trip to DinoLand USA isn’t complete without a ride on DINOSAUR! This was originally called Countdown to Extinction, but this fun ride is now known as DINOSAUR. Read more
Disney with Little Ones: Last Minute Tips For a Successful Trip
We have been preparing to go to Walt Disney World for months now and are finally nearing a single digit countdown. As we are finalizing our last minute to-do and to-buy and to-pack lists, I wanted to take a moment and share some of my favorite last minute tips with you. Read more