My family isn’t fortunate enough to reside in Orlando or the surrounding areas so when we make our pilgrimage to Disney World Resort in Florida it’s usually by plane. Luckily, Jet Blue has a straight flight from our city to Orlando and we can usually save up and purchase our tickets for our family of 3. For those of you ...

I should warn you – this may may freak you out a little bit. Are you up for the challenge? Ok then, here goes… We know that Animal Kingdom boasts a number of animal species that we love to see but you know there’s an additional kingdom at Disney with literally millions and millions of wild inhabitants. You got it! ...

When you hear the words, “be prepared”, what pops into your head first? a) The Boy Scouts motto b) Scar’s ominous tune from The Lion King If you have Disney on the brain, it’s likely that you gravitate toward choice b. However, taking advice from the scouts before heading into a Walt Disney World park isn’t a bad idea. As ...

Travel, hot sun and humidity, corralling kids at the parks, dealing with a baby that missed its’ nap – let’s face it, Disney can be draining! Don’t get me wrong, there are definitely more up-sides than down when visiting Disney World but after a few days at the parks, you might feel like you need a vacation from your vacation. ...

I love every aspect of our trips to Disney and cherish each and every memory. At times however, there is a darker side to the Disney experience and it has nothing to do with the Cast Members, Mickey or Minnie. I’m talking about the few souls that decide they’d rather be grumpy and snap at people around them. This mean-sprited ...

You know that souvenirs at Walt Disney World are going to be expensive. The problem is that so many of the items are tempting, especially if you’re on your first trip. A good rule of thumb is to wait until the end of your day to purchase souvenirs. That way, you won’t make any decisions that you might later regret. ...

Walt Disney World is famous for making guests feel like they’re the only ones in the park. Every day cast members go out of their way to provide world-renowned guest services in order to ensure everyone has a magical day. However, below are a few extra special guest services that you might now know existed, and if taken advantage of ...

Many people think a Disney World Vacation costs a fortune. This can be true if you fly to Orlando, stay in one of Disney’s deluxe resorts and indulge in table service restaurants multiple times a day. But for those of us who don’t wish to break the bank rubbing elbows with the Disney set, there are many things you can ...

They’re polite, kind, efficient, pleasant, not grumpy or snarky, helpful, professional, genuine – I’m talking about Disney employees. The cast members pictured on the previous page are face painters in Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland. The second I walked by their booth, these lovely ladies greeted me and answered questions about Animal Kingdom even though I didn’t volunteer myself for facepainting. In ...

So you want to take your family on that Disney trip that you all have talked about for quite a while. But money is always an issue it seems in today’s economy. Overall, the economy is doing a bit better than a few years back, but high gas prices as well as the ever increasing cost of groceries does make ...