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Guests looking for a truly unique experience should consider staying at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. While roughing it may not seem like everyone’s idea of a good time while on vacation, there is much to love about this underrated resort. Here are the seven reasons why you’ll love staying at Fort Wilderness! 7 – Variety of “Rooms” – guests have ...

10. Have Fun  You can’t get too caught up with schedules and experiences on your trip.  You have to step back and enjoy each and every moment you find yourself in because that is the reason each and every one of us choose to visit Disney – to have fun! We love planning power-packed days at the theme parks!  What ...

Guests visit the parks in many different ways when they visit Disney World.  Some guests visit the parks over the span of two weeks and take their time in exploring each and every detail in the parks.  These same guests are able to sleep in and end their days early.  On the other hand, there are guests who visit Disney ...

1. Dress Comfortably If you are tackling the parks and trying to get the most out of the experience, we recommend that you dress comfortably since you’ll be on the move for most of the day.  Consider sneakers with a lot of support as opposed to flip flops or sandals.  A soft cotton t-shirt is better than anything else.  Since ...

2. Pack a Bag You don’t want to be walking around with a poncho or umbrella in your hand, so be sure to pack a backpack with this and other things that you’re going to need.  Other smart things to include in your park bag would include additional sunscreen, sunglasses, change of clothes (if you plan on going on a ...

3. Energize If you are planning on touring the parks all day long, make sure to energize before and during your trip.  For breakfast, you don’t want to eat a heavy breakfast, have some eggs and some fruit, so you’ll have plenty of energy, but won’t be entering any kind of food coma.  You may also want to consider packing ...

4. FastPasses We are assuming that you are trying to spend as much time as possible in the parks if you are reading this article, so FastPasses are essential.  Make sure you schedule your three and we recommend them being all as early as possible on a power-packed day so you can continue getting FastPasses after your initial three.  The ...

5. Dining Reservations  Much like the FastPasses, if are trying to get the most out of your trip, make sure you have an advanced dining reservation if you are looking to sit down for a meal.  You will definitely save time if you choose to eat at a counter service dining location, but we can understand the desire to get ...

6. Power Packs Technology is now the way of life – Disney has a wonderful app that allows you to research and see all information that is pertinent to your trip through their app, but since the app is so powerful, it does take its toll on your cell phone or tablet.  We recommend guests grab a power pack or ...

7. Time Off  On longer trips, we take afternoon breaks back at our resort, but on a short trip, we don’t have that luxury when we are packing in all of the excitement!  But, we still need some breaks where we can cool off and rest our legs – generally, we do this by taking in longer attractions that allow ...