Disney Recipes So You Can Re-Create Your Favorite Disney Meals At Home

Disney recipes fill a void at home in a soul (and stomach) satisfying way. My kids love a Disney surprise at the dinner table. Are you missing Walt Disney World and your next trip is 287 days away?  (Or more? You poor thing!) Or is your upcoming trip is so close you can taste it, and you want something to quiet your growling tummy? Make a Disney recipe from your favorite Walt Disney World restaurant! When I’m missing my most magical place in the world or as part of our countdown to our next trip, I make something that will Continue reading Disney Recipes So You Can Re-Create Your Favorite Disney Meals At Home

Top 11 Things You Must See And Do At Disney’s Magic Kingdom

#11 Be In Time To See The Opening Show  I always recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the park opens so that you can get the most done on any given day. But the park’s welcome show is a must-see event, putting you into the spirit of the magic ahead. #10 Enjoy A Parade  With up to 5 parades a day, you’re sure to be around for at least one. This is a great time to stop and smell the roses. People watch, take a breather or join in and sing along. #9 Ride It’s A Small World  My family tolerates it with me Continue reading Top 11 Things You Must See And Do At Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Budget Disney Tip: Pay With Gift Cards

budget planning tip using gift cards

Gift cards aren’t just for souvenirs anymore. You can pay for your meal at Be Our Guest, your tickets to the parks, even your resort room fee! For our upcoming trip, to “save money,” we planned on staying off property for our arrival night. In my search for an affordable room for our family of 5, every hotel told me we exceeded the room limitations. In other words, we’d need two rooms. If I’m going to pay for two rooms, I’d rather be at Disney World. And I know they can accommodate our party in one room at some resorts. Continue reading Budget Disney Tip: Pay With Gift Cards

How To Miss All The Fun On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Magic Kingdom

You’re here to have fun, right? That’s why we go to Disney. But there are ways to miss out! And you don’t want to be “that guy!” Sleep In The best way to avoid lines and the (sometimes) oppressive Florida heat is to arrive at the park at least 30 minutes before the park opens. You can get so much done in the first few hours that the parks are open. Or Go To Bed Early I know. After waking up early to beat the crowds, going to bed early sounds great. But you’re on vacation. Sleeping is for lazy Continue reading How To Miss All The Fun On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Revealing The Secrets of Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle

Disney nut that I am, I’m always looking for interesting facts about Walt Disney, Disney World and the rest of the Disney franchise. Who knew there were so many interesting things to discover about the Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom? Cinderella Castel Fun Facts Over 200,000 LED lights are used each holiday season to transform the castle into a sparkling Christmas display. Energy-efficient, they run on the amount of energy it takes to run three clothes dryers. To see this spectacular transformation, click here. One of the most photographed structures in the world, Disney Imagineers employed a technique called forced Continue reading Revealing The Secrets of Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle

Best Sit-Down Eats At Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Wondering where to enjoy a sit-down meal at Walt Disney World? Everyone has their favorite. No family likes the exact same thing. Which can make eating out difficult anywhere. Knowing this, Disney World does a pretty good job of appealing to all ages and tastes. Which restaurants truly hit the mark? Read on! Magic Kingdom It used to be that Magic Kingdom had slim pickings when it came to sit-down dining. Not anymore. The best: It’s a toss-up for our family between the wholesome, like-mom-would-make American goodness of Liberty Tree Tavern, the fun campy humor and Asian inspired cuisine of Continue reading Best Sit-Down Eats At Walt Disney World Theme Parks

10 Reasons To Stay On Property At Walt Disney World

To stay on property or not to stay on property? That is the question. But for the die-hard Disney fan, it isn’t even a question. You stay on-property. Obviously. It’s all a part of the experience. For others, it can be a conundrum. There are so many options in the area: hotels, resorts, condos, and homes for rent. But to truly experience Walt Disney World and to truly get your money’s worth, for this Disney fan, staying on-property is the only way to go. #10 Let’s Talk Transportation  Each morning you walk out your door, hop on a boat, a Continue reading 10 Reasons To Stay On Property At Walt Disney World

FastPass+ At Disney World: A Basic Overview

  What Is FastPass+? FastPass+ allows you to legally “cut” the line, considerably cutting your wait time for an attraction. It allows you to by-pass the stand-by line, maximizing your time in the parks. Currently, you are limited to three FastPass+ selections in one park per day. How much does it cost? FastPass+ is free to all Disney guests. There is no extra cost. When can I make my FastPass selections? Disney Resort Guests can make their selections up to 60 days in advance of their visit. Off-site guests can make selections up to 30 days before their visit. All guests Continue reading FastPass+ At Disney World: A Basic Overview

Countdown To Your Next Trip To Disney!

Part of the fun of a trip to Walt Disney World is the planning, the anticipation, the excitement – the countdown. When the kids were little, including them in the countdown was part of the fun. And then, for two Disney trips in a row, we surprised our boys with a vacation at Walt Disney World, so the only countdown calendar I had was on my personal calendar. The very next trip to Walt Disney World, we told the boys about 111 days out and they asked, “How are we going to countdown to our trip this time?” This time? Continue reading Countdown To Your Next Trip To Disney!

The Ultimate One Day Plan For Magic Kingdom

I could live at Disney World. I really could. On each trip, I find more and more things to do and things I haven’t done before. No matter how long your stay, I think most people will agree, it’s never enough time. However, it is possible to get the most out of a one day visit with this one day plan for Magic Kingdom. First and foremost Always, always, always arrive at least 30 minutes before the park opens. ALWAYS. I can’t stress this enough. This is imperative to get the most out of a one day plan of attack. Continue reading The Ultimate One Day Plan For Magic Kingdom