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(Content from Disney) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – It’s a joy-filled, toy-filled world as only Disney can create, and it opens June 30, 2018. The new Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, turns guests of all ages into “honorary toys” and allows them to PLAY BIG in ...

1. Enroll in Memory Maker What is Memory Maker? Memory Maker is the ability to download all of your pictures taken by PhotoPass photographers throughout the parks – as well as ride photos – for one flat fee. The awesome thing about Memory Maker is that you get a significant discount for enrolling in it at least three days prior ...

3. Order groceries If you are like our family, you may want some snacks or breakfast items in your resort room. Did you know that you can order groceries and have them delivered straight to your room? We tend to go for fruit, cereal, and sandwich stuff for those late night snack attacks, but we’ve seen folks get full groceries ...

5. Make Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or other experience reservations Do you have a little princess who wants to get her hair and makeup done at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? You can (and should if possible!) make reservations at 180 days prior to the date you want to book this experience. Other things to consider booking are things such as the Pirate’s ...

7. Book transportation and Magical Express Once you’ve picked dates and booked a place to stay, then you’ll be able to sort out your transportation options. If you are planning to fly in to Orlando, you will want to book flights pretty soon after booking a resort. This will allow you to sign up for Disney’s Magical Express if you ...

9. Contact an authorized Disney vacation planner Now that you’ve had a chance to look at your budget, contacting an authorized Disney vacation planner is the next step. These folks are here to help you, and it won’t cost you a dime extra! They are able to help you get the best deals, and are invaluable resources when trying to ...

So you’ve decided to plan a trip to Walt Disney World. You start looking at things online, and suddenly become overwhelmed. Planning a Disney vacation isn’t quite the same as planning other types of trips, and it can come with a few challenges all its own. Don’t stress! We’re here to help. Here are ten things you should do before ...

2.  It’s All In The Timing! There’s a lot of personal preference in Disney park touring strategies, and arranging FastPasses is no different. Finding that “sweet spot” for your first FastPass is based on your vacation style. A great strategy for early risers is to “rope drop” the park you’re headed to, experience popular attractions or meets early, and begin ...

4.  Book Popular Rides Later In Your Trip Remember how we talked about the 30 or 60 day window?   When it’s someone’s turn to reserve FastPasses, they book them for the length of their trip.  That means that you have a better chance of scoring difficult FastPasses if you try to get them on the end of your trip, because ...

6.  Understand The Tier System FastPasses are reserved through the My Disney Experience mobile app.  You may reserve 3 FastPasses per day in one park; after you use all 3 in the park, you may reserve additional experiences one at a time, and yes- it can be in a second park if you have a Park Hopper pass.  After you ...