Want 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
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Disney with Little Ones: Fun Outside of the Parks
As 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
Terrific Tuesdays: What’s Hiding Below Magic Kingdom?
Magic 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
Thrifty Thursday: On the Boardwalk at Walt Disney World
Welcome to Atlantic City, circa 1930, complete with a real boardwalk, beautiful landscaping and fun, free nightly entertainment that will surprise and delight the whole family! Just one difference of course: this Boardwalk is at Walt Disney World! Read more
Terrific Tuesdays: Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life
I absolutely love walking around the Tree of Life, through the Discovery Trails and exploring the 300 + animals “carved” in to the trunk of this magnificent man-made tree! Not only is it a relaxing and shaded walkway, but it also gives you an up-close view of every animal and creature. Every time I have been there, I find other creatures I never saw before. It is hard to believe each leaf, twig, etc was meticulously hand crafted to become the icon of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Read more