Have Magic Kingdom All To Yourselves!

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Shhhh! I’m going to let you in on a little secret…. You can have Magic Kingdom all to yourselves, for a little while anyway, if you’re willing to get up a little earlier than most. And unless you are proficient in Photoshop (which I am not) this is the perfect way to get pictures of you and your family in front of Cinderella’s castle or walking down Main Street with little or no other people. Step 1: Make an early breakfast reservation at one of the 3 sit-down breakfast dining options. If the park opens at 9am make an 8am breakfast reservation. Step Continue reading Have Magic Kingdom All To Yourselves!→

The Disney Resort That’s Best For You!

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If I could stay anywhere in Walt Disney World? Any one resort? I’m sorry. I can’t pick just one. Even if money were no object, there is value in staying at, well, a Value resort. To be honest, as long as I’m at Walt Disney World, I’m a happy, happy girl. But there are many reasons to stay at the different price points. Read on to find what is best for you! Value Resorts – All Star Music, All Star Sports, All Star Movies, Pop Century, Art of Animation, Campsites at Fort Wilderness Campground Pros – The least expensive of Continue reading The Disney Resort That’s Best For You!→

Quick and Painless Disney Budgeting Tip: Gift Cards!

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Want a quick and easy Disney budgeting tip? 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 an 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 Continue reading Quick and Painless Disney Budgeting Tip: Gift Cards!→

10 Things A Disney Nut Does Better

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There are a lot of us out there. Certified Disney Nuts. You can tell by our Disney license plates, Disney t-shirts,  and the Mickey Ears we wear outside of the parks. You’ll catch us humming It’s A Small World or Let It Go and we don’t even know we’re doing it. And if you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you’ll want to invite the Disney Nut in your life to dinner. Pick their brain. Get them talking about the place they call home. Because there are a lot of things a Disney Nut does better. 1. We know the best Continue reading 10 Things A Disney Nut Does Better→

Disney’s Signature Breakfast Staple: Tonga Toast

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One of our family’s favorite last day traditions is to hop over to the Polynesian resort for a send-off breakfast of Tonga Toast. If we have plenty of time, we have it at Kona Café, a sit-down restaurant. If we’re in a hurry, we scoot down to Captain Cook’s, the Polynesian’s quick-service dining. And if we’re not at our favorite place in the world, longing for Tonga Toast’s sugary goodness, we make it at home! Tonga Toast Recipe Cinnamon Sugar: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon   Batter: 4 large eggs 1 1/3 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Continue reading Disney’s Signature Breakfast Staple: Tonga Toast→

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

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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→

Bringing Your Toddler Or Baby To Walt Disney World

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Hmmm, the best age to take your child to Walt Disney World. Is there a right or wrong, one size fits all answer to this question? In a word, No. If some families wait until one child is “the perfect age” other family members miss out. Typically, families wait until their oldest child is 5 or 6 and younger siblings tag along. And this means dealing with a toddler or baby at Walt Disney World. Sounds like a nightmare? It doesn’t have to be. My children have been going since there were 10 months old. We’ve juggled many ages and stages Continue reading Bringing Your Toddler Or Baby To Walt Disney World→

The True Test For Your Sweet Tooth – Disney’s Kitchen Sink!

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Everyone has their favorite Disney treat. The Mickey Bar. Dole Whip. School Bread. And for our family, it’s the Kitchen Sink.   You can find the infamous Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream, Beach and Yacht Club resort. And you don’t have be a resort guest to enjoy this delectable treat. Just beyond EPCOT’s United Kingdom pavilion, between France and the UK, you will find the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT. This entrance is typically used by Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin and Beach and Yacht Club resort guests. But anyone who wants to explore the restaurants and entertainment of the Boardwalk or Continue reading The True Test For Your Sweet Tooth – Disney’s Kitchen Sink!→

Magical Tips For A Magical Vacation

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Even if you’ve been to Walt Disney World 50 times, there are always new tricks to learn to make your trip more magical! Read on for a few of my favs! Always, always, ALWAYS arrive at least 30 minutes before a park’s scheduled opening. The parks are much less crowded first thing in the morning and you can get a lot done in those first few hours. When crowds begin to thicken, have lunch, shop or go back to your resort for a swim or nap. Late in the afternoon visit another park (or the same one) refreshed and with Continue reading Magical Tips For A Magical Vacation→

Walt Disney First Timer Do’s and Don’ts

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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 Walt Disney First Timer Do’s and Don’ts→