Being a Disney Parks fan means you will come across MANY abbreviations and acronyms which you may, or may not, understand. Here is a comprehensive list of these Disney-related abbreviations which everyone planning any type of Disney vacation needs to know. Read More
You’ve made your Disney resort reservation, bought your theme parks tickets and linked them to your My Disney Experience account. Now what? Now it’s time to put together a skeleton Disney park touring plan so you can make your Disney Park Pass Reservations. Your skeleton touring plan is simply which park you are going to experience each day of your vacation. Read More
One of my favorite attractions at Walt Disney World is Living with the Land. I especially love the second half of the ride where you take the slow journey through the greenhouses. This is likely because I am such a bad gardener and am awed but the amazing plants and trees on display. That’s why we were so excited to do the Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot’s The Land Pavilion during our #EPICDisney vacation. Not only was it incredibly informative, it has to be one of the biggest hidden bargains at Walt Disney World. For the low, low, low, low bargain price of $25pp you get a one-hour-ish (likely a little more) walking tour of the research facility and greenhouses. Read More
When setting sail on a cruise that stops in Nassau, Bahamas, you have a myriad of options for excursions. There is golf, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet and glass bottom boat tours, culinary tours and tours of Atlantis Resort & Spa. For our most recent voyage on Disney Cruise Line we decided to try the dolphin encounter at Blue Lagoon Island.
When heading on a vacation the last thing you want to worry about is your house while you are gone. Getting your house ready for a vacation is just as important as booking flights, making hotel reservations and buying tickets. No one wants the added stress of thinking you forgot something. By following these steps you won’t forget anything and your vacation will be stress free… at least when it comes to your house. Read More
Did you know that long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away The Walt Disney Company made movies? Yup, it’s true. Before we all loved the Disney theme parks they had this little side business making movies. In the past few years they have gone back to their roots. News is breaking almost daily about new movies getting green-lit by Disney. These movies include new animated features, new live action features, live-action remakes of Disney classics, sequels, prequels, as well as Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies. We need a Disney movie scorecard to keep track of them. You are in luck! I have put together a scorecard of sorts detailing all the Disney movies rumored for release in the next several years.
When to visit Walt Disney World is an age old question. Each month of the year has its own advantages and disadvantages. To help you out here is a breakdown of the events which take place each month. This will to help you decide the best months to visit Walt Disney World when planning your own *MAGICAL* Disney vacation. Read More
The age old question of what to wear at Disney has perplexed the masses for many moons. This is especially true for those of us who live in colder climates. Us Northerners have two issues: (1) we understand heat just not “Florida heat” and (2) we think when it’s cold in the north it’s cold everywhere. So what are we to do?
Planning a Disney vacation isn’t something you do in a flash on a quiet Sunday afternoon. It takes time and preparation to have the most *MAGICAL* time possible. Having that *MAGICAL* time includes not sweating the small stuff like worrying about your house, your money situation, travel hassles, or any myriad of other issues that can arise without proper planning. This Ultimate Disney Vacation Planning Timeline not only includes all the tasks you will need to complete to make the Disney part of your trip practically perfect, it also includes all the minute tasks to make the trip as easy and hassle-free as possible.