planning a disney vacation

I always love doing this post each week, as I get to share some really fun and interesting thoughts from fellow Disney bloggers. Each week I tell you how hard it is to choose: there are soooo many truly talented folks out in Disney “blog-land”! Some posts are fascinating, some are funny, from some I learn something new, and at times I get choked up reading others. Kind of like experiencing Disney itself, isn’t it? 🙂

In any event, here are my favs for this past week!

Loved this post from Traveling Mamas: 10 “beyond the basics” things to pack for a family road trip (Great ideas here!)

We’re now in hurricane season. If you are visiting Disney World between now and November, be sure to read this from The Disney Blog: Hurricanes and Walt Disney World

Always love reading the Disney Food Blog each week! AJ shares the yummiest things! This week, she had a lot of information about this year’s Food and Wine Festival. If you will be there for Food and Wine, be sure to read the 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide

Speaking of food, the Disney Parks Blog shared a new food item that looks delicious: Belly Up to the (Meatball) Bar at Downtown Disney

Bruce at A WORLD VIEW – Enjoying Walt Disney World had a great article for those of you who are grandparents: Mid-Week Special: Take the Grandkids to Walt Disney World, by Cara Goldsbury (This may be the single biggest reason I look forward to having grandchildren!)

Speaking of grandparents, Chip and Co. has a new writer that is blogging about Disney World for Seniors. Ken had a great article this past week: Oldies But Goodies – “Best Of” Resorts For Seniors At Walt Disney World. Of course there are always so many great posts at Chip and Co.! They now have a great series called We want to hear from you – Disney Reviews by You! where you can write your own reviews for just about anything at Disney World. Here’s your chance to share your favorite Disney ride, resort or restaurant. Don’t be shy! 🙂

And of course, I have to include my post at Chip and Co.: Five Fun (and Free) Things to do at Disney World.

Happy reading everyone! Have a magical weekend and stay cool!

Oh my goodness there were so many great blog posts this week from the “world” of Disney bloggers! I had a hard time picking my favorites….and believe me I spent a lot of time this week reading Disney blogs, just to find the most interesting ones for you. Tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. 🙂

So grab your coffee, put your feet up, and enjoy reading some of my favorites:

First of all, we were excited to be part of this past week’s Disney Blog Carnival, the 6th Edition! You will find links there to a number of really fun and interesting blogs there, so be sure to stop by!

The Disney Blog had two really interesting posts this week, offering two different perspectives: The Five Biggest Needs at Walt Disney World and Five things Walt Disney World is doing right. Be sure to check them both out for an interesting point of view.

Lisa at Chip and Co. shared her thoughts about Why My Family was Sold on the Disney Vacation Club.

And another great post from Chip and Co. discussed the exact reason why I ALWAYS say to never buy Disney tickets from Craigslist. Be sure to read this post: It’s interesting….and very sad. Five Arrested in Disney World and Universal Ticket Scam

And last, but hopefully not least :), if you didn’t already see them, I would love it if you would check out my 2 articles at Chip and Co. this week: To ADR or not ADR, That is the Question and Plan Now for Magical Disney Dining in December

OK there you go. Happy reading to all and have a magical weekend!!

My favorite post of the week: A collection of the blog posts around the Disney “world” that were the most interesting and/or fun for me this week. I hope you enjoy them as well!

Meltdown Free Disney always has an interesting perspective on traveling to Disney World. This week she discusses why you may find that your two-year-old is the “perfect age” for Disney: From Terrible Twos To Terrific Time To Go.

If you have a Disney World vacation planned for summer or the fall, then you will want to read this article from the Orlando Sentinel The Daily Disney and learn How will a possible hurricane affect your Disney visit?

The Disney Driven Life discusses this week what it is like to visit DISNEY WITH A TEEN AND TWEEN (hint: It’s a little different from what you are used to with little ones!)

I absolutely loved this post from The Resourceful Mommy about what is wonderful in each of The Four Seasons of Disney

The Disney Food Blog shares thoughts on one of the more interesting restaurants in World Showcase in her Restaurant Marrakesh Review

As usual, Chip and Co. had tons of great articles this week. Two that I thought would be especially helpful for you were this discussion of the Top Eats – Magic Kingdom Casual Dining Restaurants and You CAN do the Disney Parks with an infant!

(And of course, here’s my weekly shameless plug for my posts at Chip and Co. as well: Ten Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer and my Disney Vacation Checklist: Tips for Saving Money and Time at Disney World) 🙂

Alrighty, that’s it for this time. Have a magical weekend everyone! See you on Monday!!!