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One of the most commonly searched Disney World questions remains, “When should I go?” With different festivals and events happening year-round, there’s always a reason to visit. Each season offers different pros and cons regarding crowds, weather, and special park offerings. So, you really can’t make a “wrong” choice. However; based on your circumstances, you can make a better choice. ...

Mild Weather People dream of becoming snowbirds for a reason. While Florida can be oppressively hot in the summer, it is glorious in the winter. With hurricane season finally over, guests can travel without the concern of humidity or fierce downpours. This is not to say the weather will be perfect. You may need to bring a couple of sweatshirts ...

Romantic Date Night Disney has countless restaurants that are perfect for a parents’ night out. (Listen closely husbands!) If the lady in your life is a foodie and your children are between the ages of 6 and 12, consider booking a babysitter through Disney. For a fee, Disney will send a babysitter to entertain and care for your children at ...

We all know motherhood is a full-time job. From packing lunches to helping with homework (on top of juggling a career), every mother out there deserves a vacation. Unfortunately, magical Walt Disney World trips don’t always provide an escape. Due to the nature of Disney vacations, these same exhausted moms plan out their itineraries months in advance. And once the ...

Being cast as a “face character” is the most sought-after role in Walt Disney World. To embody the spirit of a beloved character and make eye contact with guests as you bring their dreams to life, this is a position to cherish. However; as with all things in life, there are pros and cons. While these cast members have dream ...

6. Questionable Hygiene On that note, not every guest practices immaculate grooming. In addition to that, Florida’s muggy and humid weather does nothing to improve anyone’s “scent”. I’m sure many characters have hugged and huddled in close for pictures with some pretty pungent guests. Think of them when applying deodorant folks! Mary Poppins will be silently thanking you. 5. Aggressive ...

3. Criticism Recipient Thanks to the lack of mask, some guests talk to and criticize the characters as if they have a say in their costume, the wait times, or how the parks are run in general. Trust me. If Alice has been greeting guests for 8 hours on a 90 degree day, she is groaning on the inside if ...

When planning a vacation as pricey as Disney World, you may never have considered that any trip expense could be alleviated. Well, you would be mistaken. While even a carefully budgeted Disney trip is expensive, expert visitors know how to shave the overall cost. Here are some tried and true tips for the visitor who wants to have a magical ...

You Should Buy Park Tickets/You Shouldn’t Add on the Park Hopper Ok, obviously you are buying park tickets if you’re going to Disney World! Please note though, the cost of daily tickets decrease the longer you stay. So, if you are planning to visit from a Sunday to Saturday (leaving that Saturday evening), still consider purchasing a ticket for your ...

You Should Consider Upcharges and Special Events/You Shouldn’t Consider Upcharges and Special Events My apologies readers! I realize this is a contradicting statement, but hear me out. In the past decade or so, WDW has really stepped up their game in offering special events. These include the holiday parties, firework viewing/dessert parties, food festivals, exclusive after-hours events and much more. ...