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If you are thinking about adding a dining plan to your Disney vacation package, you may be curious to know some of the pros and cons of the plan. After all, at almost $70 a night for the regular plan, it’s not exactly an inexpensive purchase. Because of this, we have taken it upon ourselves to gather a list of ...

If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World with a sensory-sensitive child, you may be nervous or feel that the trip is not the best idea. However, you needn’t worry. By taking some precautionary steps, you and your little one are sure to have a blast on your Disney vacation. One of the most important steps for planning ...

6. Make Dining Reservations While Walt Disney World does offer a huge variety of counter-service food options, sometimes a good sit-down meal is just what a person needs to give them a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of the parks. However, all Disney table-service restaurants take reservations, and it is rarely a good idea to try ...

7. Keep Your Cool Florida is hot, especially in the summertime. In order to avoid dehydration and other negative effects of the bright sunshine, it is important to take precautions. These include: ●      Drinking plenty of water (which you can get for free at any counter-service eatery). ●      Wearing sunscreen. ●      Donning sunglasses. ●      Taking an indoor break in the ...

8. Bring the Goods Aside from the sunscreen, fan, and sunglasses mentioned above, there are quite a few other things you may want to bring with you into the parks. You’ll also likely want to bring a camera, a first aid kit, a stroller, and autograph books. All of these items can be stored in a backpack for easy portability.

9. Let the Kids Lead In order to ensure the trip is fun for the little ones, it is a good idea to let them lead from time to time. Schedule blocks of time here and there that are specifically for whatever the little ones want to do. Let them decide where to go and what to ride. This will ...

10. Find Easter Eggs There are a large number of Easter eggs hidden throughout the parks. These include “Hidden Mickeys” and a number of other clever little things. A quick search on the internet will help you know where to look for these hidden treasures, and the hunt to find them will provide you and your family with tons of ...

11. Take Advantage of Rope Drop The hour or two after opening is a wonderful time to be in the parks. The crowds are incredibly light, meaning it is easy to ride the more popular rides, and there is a certain magic the morning hours add to the experience. Additionally, the temperature is still relatively cool in the early hours, ...

12. Stay Until Closing Just as the experience of rope drop has something special to offer, the last hour or so before park closing has its own set of benefits. Of course, the crowds begin to taper off and the temperature begins to drop, but there is also something incredibly special about seeing the park all lit up as it ...

13. Seek Out Magical Experiences There are magical experiences around every corner in Walt Disney World. Some of these just happen when you are in the right place at the right time. However, others are things you can seek out. For instance, the barber shop on Main Street will sprinkle pixie dust in your child’s hair for free—all you have ...