Disney with Kids: Magical Mail

Have you ever noticed that there are multiple vintage mailboxes on Main Street at Disney’s Magic Kingdom? The United States Postal Service has loaned these antique mailboxes to the Walt Disney World Resort and they are real, working mailboxes that cast members empty each and every day.  A fun fact – the beautiful cast iron mailboxes (like the one in the photo) were manufactured in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the early 1900s – that’s right around the time our beloved hero Walt Disney was born! Read more

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Disney with Kids: Bringing the Magic Home for Halloween

Can you believe summer is officially over and now Halloween is right around the corner? Before we know it, the holiday season will be in full swing! That also means it’s been over a year now since my family last visited Walt Disney World and we are feeling pretty homesick for our favorite place. Read more

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Disney with Kids: Stay Longer and Save

I have a piece of advice that always results in a confused look when talking to friends about their Disney vacation plans. When they say “but it’s so expensive,” I ask them how long they’re staying. I often end up suggesting that they stay longer in order to get a better deal.

Huh? Read more

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Exploring Disney: A Fairytale Ferry

The Transportation and Ticket Center is the hub of Disney World. This is where you can buy tickets to the parks or special events such as holiday parties, visit restrooms that tend to be overlooked, head to any of the theme parks, and hop on transportation to a variety of resorts such as monorails to the Contemporary and Grand Floridian or boats to Fort Wilderness. Once you’ve decided that you’re going to visit Magic Kingdom, you’ve got another decision to make — how to get there. You could grab the monorail and feel futuristic, or you could go for something a touch more quaint and old-fashioned – the ferry. Read more

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When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World?

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So you’re planning a Disney vacation and have figured out what your budget is. Now what? Well, the next thing is to decide when you want to go.

And I know what you’re thinking……”So then, when IS the best time to visit Walt Disney World?”  Read more

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