The Best Way To Start Your Vacation: Downtown Disney

Disney Springs/Downtown Disney

You have arrived. Finally arrived. But it’s 3pm and you don’t want to hit the parks mid-day. So what do you do on your first day at Walt Disney World? Downtown Disney, of course. What better way to immerse yourself in the magic than Disney shops, stores and attractions that don’t require a park ticket? Downtown Disney, soon to be renamed Disney Springs, is an expansion and improvement over the already popular Disney destination.  The projected completion date is 2016. With the addition of a multi-level parking garage, Disney Springs will include a rumored 180 shops and restaurants found in four distinct Continue reading The Best Way To Start Your Vacation: Downtown Disney

Plan A Little Downtime During Your Walt Disney World Vacation And Make Everyone Happy

When I’m at Walt Disney World my type-A personality goes into overdrive. I want to get up early, stay out late and soak in as much of the magic as is humanly possible. And it drives my husband crazy. Waking up at 6am and crashing at 12am (or later) is NOT his idea of a vacation. And I’m assuming, that for most of you out there, that’s not your idea of fun either. Our compromise has been to schedule downtime throughout the trip that allows us to recharge and keep everyone at optimal operational levels. Now, this could be as Continue reading Plan A Little Downtime During Your Walt Disney World Vacation And Make Everyone Happy

The Best Start To Your Disney Vacation – The Magic Of Downtown Disney

Disney Springs/Downtown Disney

You have arrived. Finally arrived. But it’s 3pm and you don’t want to hit the parks mid-day. So what do you do on your first day at Walt Disney World? Downtown Disney, of course. What better way to immerse yourself in the magic than Disney shops, stores and attractions that don’t require a park ticket? Downtown Disney, soon to be Disney Springs, is an expansion and improvement over the already popular Disney destination.  The projected completion date is 2016. With the addition of a multi-level parking garage, Disney Springs will include a rumored 180 shops and restaurants found in four distinct “neighborhoods” Continue reading The Best Start To Your Disney Vacation – The Magic Of Downtown Disney