Planning Walt Disney World vacations require lots of decisions: Do you choose an off-property or on-site hotel? Do you park hop ’til you drop or save cash on tickets? Do you really need Memory Maker? And there are many more. One decision you have to make when traveling to Orlando with kids is whether you […]
Complete Guide to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World
Toy Story Land just opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. I attended the press previews this week to get a sneak peek at the land in the days before it opened to the public. As always at any Disney grand opening, I’ve made it my mission to report back with actionable tips […]
Which Walt Disney World Park to Skip on Short Trips
You are going to Walt Disney World! But sadly, the trip has to be a short one. It’s an unfortunate conundrum. There simply won’t be time to see and do it all. Choices will have to be made. For visitors to Walt Disney World on shorter trips, the big question is what parks to prioritize […]
10 Unique Disney Attractions Around the World Every Disney Fan Needs to Ride
I’m often asked why I go to so many Disney parks when they all pretty much offer the same experience. My answer: they don’t! While there are many shared experiences from one Disney park to another, they all have unique attractions, shows, dining opportunities, and even cultural exchanges that make going to several – or […]
Which Disney World Resort is Best for Your Family: Value vs. Moderate vs. Deluxe
Hooray! Your family is going to Walt Disney World! You’ve decided to stay in a Disney resort hotel to take advantage of the various on-property Disney perks. But which one is the right choice for your family? As with many things at Disney, the right answer is: it depends. Walt Disney World offers a wide variety […]
Uber Car Seat Orlando: A Guide for Parents at Walt Disney World
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are a major time and money saver in my travels. When I travel solo or with my husband, both apps get major use. When it comes to using Uber and Lyft with our young kids, however, things get more complicated. As a parent of an almost 8 year old […]
Travel Hacking Basics to Save For Your Family’s Disney Vacation
Family vacations can be expensive. Disney destinations in particular often get a bad rap for busting the family vacation budget. If you pay full freight for Walt Disney World or Disneyland trips, they can totally be budget killers. But I know you don’t want to do that, right? You want the secrets to save big. […]
Disney’s Grand Floridian Review: Grand Experience or Grand Waste of Money?
I have vivid childhood memories of the early days of the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World. My family visited Disney World often in the late 1980s. We often stayed just across the lagoon in the Polynesian on several trips and witnessed the building of the resort. I remember being in awe of how luxurious […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Night: An Exclusive Sneak Peek!
Starting Memorial Day weekend in 2016, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World is going to be transformed. Ever since its opening in 1998, the park has closed by sundown. That’s all about to change on May 27, 2016 when Animal Kingdom will be open for evening hours for the first time ever. I recently attended […]
Value & Convenience of Off-Property Hotels at Disneyland
The conventional wisdom from most Disney experts is that it is important to stay on-property at Walt Disney World. Staying in one of the Disney World resorts in Florida comes with a whole host of benefits that the Disney faithful can’t replicate in most of the off-property choices. When I head to Florida for a Disney […]
