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Plan Of Attack For The Walt Disney World First Timer

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Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is overwhelming for anyone. But for someone who has never been to this magical, yet massive place it can be downright intimidating. Let’s break it down, into manageable bits, so your trip can go smoothly and magically. 1. Stay On Property – Disney World has a resort for every budget, from camping sites to value, moderate and deluxe resorts. All have free parking. All have free transportation.  Speaking of transportation, guests staying on property have free transportation from the airport to their resort and (sadly) back again. And then there are extended park hours Continue reading Plan Of Attack For The Walt Disney World First Timer→

Don’t Forget These Items – Summertime Disney Packing List

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Summer Packing Tips

Packing for a trip to Walt Disney World can be a monumental task. If you’re not familiar with Florida weather or the parks themselves it can be downright intimidating. Aside from the usual short, shirts, skirts, underwear and standard toiletries, I’ve compiled a list of Walt Disney World Summer Necessaries to pack along in your suitcase. Adjust accordingly for your family’s ages, interests and individual needs. There is no perfect list for everyone. But maybe the items listed below will help complete YOUR perfect list! Insect Repellent – Disney is pretty good at keeping the bugs at bay. But if Continue reading Don’t Forget These Items – Summertime Disney Packing List→

Do’s And Don’ts for the Disney First Timer

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Do's and Don'ts for Disney World First Timers

DO make your reservations early. You can make dining reservations 180 days before your first day. If you’d like to eat at Cinderella’s Castle or at the newest sit-down dining experience at Magic Kingdom, Be Our Guest, you must make advanced dining reservations. I know. One hundred and eighty days sounds crazy. But Disney World’s popularity gets crazier and crazier every year. DON’T plan every minute of every day. Sketch out a basic plan, that includes your dining must-dos, and then enjoy a few “spontaneous” afternoons or mornings. Some of the best memories are created when you take the time Continue reading Do’s And Don’ts for the Disney First Timer→

The Ultimate Packing List For Disney World. No. Really. It Is.

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In preparation for our upcoming trip, I tried to find the ultimate packing list. I guess the one I’ve used and altered and added to and subtracted from for the past 30 years just wasn’t good enough. I knew there was something better out there. And there was. And there wasn’t. I’ve altered my own list 30+ times, as many times as I’ve been to Walt Disney World. I continue to search for the ultimate list because our needs have changed so much over the years. I’ve visited as a kid (the year it opened!) and I’ve visited as a college student. I’ve made Continue reading The Ultimate Packing List For Disney World. No. Really. It Is.→

The First Steps To Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation

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If you think Walt Disney World is just a glorified Six Flags? You are dead wrong. Welcoming over 50 million visitors yearly, it is 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 3 golf courses, 24+ resorts, a campground, arcades, horseback riding, bike rentals and water skiing. You can catch a Braves game, learn to surf, take a private bass fishing excursion or drive an Indy racecar. And that’s just a sampling. Disney World is not your typical resort property. And planning your vacation is not your typical task. Step One: Should We Go? Is this the perfect time for your family? Is this a Continue reading The First Steps To Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation→

Finding The Best Disney Information In The (Internet) World

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Pinterest is a great resource for all kinds of information. Especially when you’re overwhelmed with planning your next trip to Walt Disney World. But Pinterest is also full of misinformation, as well. Even I have been known to post outdated info! (Thank you, Kenny The Pirate, for pointing out my error!) There is a person following my Pinterest page (and I’m following her back) who is obviously planning a trip to Walt Disney World. She’s been pinning some pretty neat pins. And I’ve been checking them out, too. ‘Cause that’s what I do. I can’t help it. It’s my kryptonite. But Continue reading Finding The Best Disney Information In The (Internet) World→

The Perfect Age To Take Your Children To Walt Disney World

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You want to know the perfect age to take your children to Walt Disney World because you don’t want to miss that perfect window of opportunity or waste money on a vacation they may not remember. People ask me all the time, “What is the perfect age to take our kids to Walt Disney World?” And I say, “Six.” Six is perfect. She still loves princesses and not afraid to meet one. He can join in the swashbuckling fun of playing pirate with Captain Jack Sparrow. They can ride Toy Story Mania and Haunted Mansion for the perfect kid-sized scare. Continue reading The Perfect Age To Take Your Children To Walt Disney World→