You see them all over Disney World–little princesses sporting a glittery, tiara-adorned up-do and a rosy-pink sash, the telltale accoutrements of a visit to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. My youngest daughter stared after these children longingly throughout our first two trips to the World. They’re hard to miss as they skip through the parks, all sparkly and glamorous. I managed to placate her temporarily with what I called the “Mommidi Bobbidi Boutique,” pulling her hair high onto her head and {Read More}
How to Choose Your Disney Resort
Deluxe, Moderate, Value or Villa? Concierge service or food court? Bus or monorail? Palm trees or the Pacific Northwest? Spa or pool slide? After you have determined when you will visit the house of The Mouse, the next thing you will need to choose is your Disney resort hotel. Where you will stay during your Disney World vacation is probably the biggest decision you will have to make when planning your trip. With over 20 different resorts to choose from, each {Read More}
An Interview with Josh of easyWDW.com!
As anyone who has ever done even a little bit of planning for a Disney World vacation knows, there are myriad websites boasting all kinds of information to help vacationers make the most of their time visiting The Mouse. I obviously spend quite a bit of time reading many of these sites and I have come to know which ones are worth my time. Without question, one of the best Disney World planning sites on the internet is easyWDW.com. Created {Read More}
The Perks of Using a Disney Vacation Planner
The lines for everything were hours long! All of the restaurants were booked–we couldn’t get in anywhere! We could barely see the fireworks from where we were standing! I had no idea we could eat breakfast with the princesses! The kids were exhausted being in the parks from morning until night! This trip cost us a fortune! Nothing upsets me more than hearing that someone had a terrible time in Disney World. It’s supposed to be (and can be!) the {Read More}
Changes to Disney’s GAC Program
In my time as an Authorized Disney Travel Planner I have had the pleasure of helping many, many families to create some incredible vacation experiences and memories. Several of those families have traveled to the Disney theme parks with children, friends and other family members who were in need of special assistance in order to fully enjoy all of the magic a Disney vacation has to offer. In light of the recent announcement regarding the changes to the Guest Assistance {Read More}
Armed Forces Salute Savings!
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute discount is available for booking for stays through September 28, 2013. This fantastic discount offers 30% off Value Resorts, 35% off Moderates and 40% off Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts and is available to both active and retired members of the US military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the US Coast Guard. A military ID is required at check-in. This discount can be booked as a room-only reservation and the Disney Dining plan can be added to {Read More}
5 Fun Arrival Day Ideas!
You’re finally here–Walt Disney World! After months (or weeks!) of planning, you have arrived at the Most Magical Place on Earth, brimming with excitement but also a bit tired from your day of travel. One of the questions I get asked quite frequently is, “What should we do when we get there?” Arrival day plans are different for every family and really depend on several factors. A family with three young kids who traveled on a 4-hour flight and got {Read More}
Animal Kingdom–Finding Nemo the Musical
One of the things that sets Disneyland and Disney World apart from other theme parks is the incredible talent of their Cast Members. Couple that with Disney’s extremely high-caliber live performances, and you have a recipe for some pretty fabulous entertainment during your Disney vacation. Each of the Disney theme parks is chock-full of stage shows, street performers, live music, improv routines, and character encounters all of which feature some uniquely gifted people. Animal Kingdom park, which just celebrated its {Read More}
I’m Only a Morning Person at Disney World
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I truly hate getting up in the morning. It’s painful and miserable and sometimes cold and sometimes dark and always dreadful. I am the queen of the snooze button. I am a night person, frequently getting a second wind around 9 o’clock and then working until 11 or 12. But even when I get myself to bed at a decent hour I still hate getting up in the morning. I seriously feel like I’m going to die. My family calls {Read More}
Parents’ Night Out?
Dinner at the California Grill? A Couples’ Massage at the Grand Floridian Resort Spa? Cocktails and relaxation by the pool? An evening of music and dancing at the Boardwalk’s Atlantic Dance Hall? Although a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort is often a whole-family affair, there are plenty of opportunities for adults to relax and reconnect during a Disney vacation. But how can parents take advantage of all those grown-ups only offerings with the kids in tow? Disney’s {Read More}
