Aside from creating magical memories and having the time of your life, there is one guarantee that you can bet on for your next Disney trip; crowds! Even through tough economic times, families are still finding ways to travel to the happiest place on earth. Crowds can put a major damper to your plans. It can be challenging to work ...

Trying to squeeze everything into your first trip to Walt Disney World can be overwhelming. Having visited WDW many times, I know how tempting it is to just show up and go, but take it from, these simple guidelines will electrify the magic and put you in the crosshairs of the full Walt Disney World experience! 5. Stay on property ...

In January of 2014, Disney World completely replaced its Fastpass system with something completely new called Fastpass+. It can get really confusing at times, especially if it is something brand new to you. But once you do your research and actually get a chance to use it in person, it becomes a piece of cake. Much like anything related to ...

Think you can just “Wing It” on your next trip to Walt Disney World… think again. 3 ways extreme planners rule Walt Disney World. Even just a few years ago booking a vacation to Walt Disney World required little advanced planning aside from making dinner reservations. These days, there are so many ways to customize your stay at Disney that ...

If you’re anything like me, you probably hate waiting in lines. It’s not that I don’t have patience. The real reason I hate lines at Disney is because I know that waiting in long lines simply isn’t necessary. I say this as a person who has only travelled to Disney during peak times- late June, early July, and Easter week. ...

There are so many must do’s at Disney but here are some “Never Do’s” for you to know before heading out to your favorite park. 10. Expectations Never expect to do and see everything in one visit. It’s nearly impossible unless you are planning to be there an entire month. Instead figure out what’s important for you and your family ...

Epcot is a massive park, so you’ll want to carefully think about how to spend your time there. There’s a lot to do during the day, but it also can’t be missed at night! There are many great attractions in Future World, and a lot of things to experience in the World Showcase as well. I love spending two days ...

A family’s first trip to Disney World is exciting, magical and overwhelming. Here are ten common Disney Rookie mistakes and how to avoid them. 10. Staying “off property” – Orlando offers all kinds of great hotel deals within a short distance of the Walt Disney World parks. Many offer free shuttles to and from the parks and boast cheap rates ...

So the date is circled on the calendar and the countdown chain is hanging on the wall… now the real planning beginnings. As wonderful and magical as Disney is, and believe me it is, a fabulous Disney trip doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, and some of that can happen up to 180 days before you arrive. 8. Prepare ...

Everyone wants to have the best Disney vacation ever. I just spent a week there with my entire family celebrating my 50th birthday. You would think that would be enough but not this Disney fan. I went back two weeks later with just my sister. I have been going since the 70’s and every trip can be as magical as ...