Star Wars Fans – Time To Get Excited! “Star Wars: Episode VII” Is Coming!

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Walt Disney Company announced yesterday the release date for “Star Wars: Episode VII” is December 18, 2015. After acquiring Lucasfilms in 2012, Disney will be continuing the Star Wars saga. Disney CEO Robert Iger promises we’ll still see R2-D2 but beyond that he wouldn’t commit to revealing the other characters in the film. It will take place 30 years after “Return of the Jedi.” For Star Wars fans, the film won’t open soon enough!

Make The Most Of Star Wars Weekends At Walt Disney World

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Star Wars fan (my entire family) or not (me), Star Wars Weekends are a must-see event at least once in your Walt Disney World vacationing experiences. Due to the popularity of Star Wars Weekends, a number of changes are taking place. Read on to make the most of your visit. They’ve expanded the dates! Now offered Friday through Sunday, from May 16 – June 15, the weekends are packed with Star Wars specific events. As the name implies, these special events only take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you’re visiting Monday-Thursday as well, you can still experience Disney’s Hollywood Studios Continue reading Make The Most Of Star Wars Weekends At Walt Disney World→

Want Discounted Tickets? Consider Disney’s YES Program!

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No question. A trip to Walt Disney World is expensive. But there is a way to receive legitimate, discounted tickets with an amazing bonus. Participate in Disney’s Youth Education Series (YES) program. As a former teacher, I chaperoned trips to Walt Disney World. Little did I know, any kid can participate in the YES program under the individual enrollment package. You do not have to be part of a large group and everyone in your immediate family receives discounted park tickets. Disney offers a large array of classes for your child, grades K-12. You only have to participate in one class Continue reading Want Discounted Tickets? Consider Disney’s YES Program!→

The Ultimate Guide To Advanced Dining Reservations At Walt Disney World

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If you want to have a sit-down meal at Walt Disney World it’s imperative to have Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs). This means advanced planning on your part. For the most popular venues, this can mean making reservations 180+ days in advance. Do you really have to make reservations 180+ days in advance? No. It is possible to wing it. But if you have a specific place in mind, you must. Walt Disney World is crowded at just about any time of the year. Restaurants fill up. If you want some down-time and a chance to have a relaxing meal, follow Continue reading The Ultimate Guide To Advanced Dining Reservations At Walt Disney World→

The Magical Evenings of Walt Disney World

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I am a morning person. But for Disney? I can be a night owl. The magical evenings of Walt Disney World are something everyone should experience. Here are my top reasons why: Except for high holidays (we witnessed a 5 hour wait for Test Track on New Year’s Eve), the parks tend to empty out as it gets closer to closing. This means, shorter waits for the high profile attractions. The evening entertainment should not be missed. Our favorites include Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios and Illuminations at EPCOT. While everyone is exhausted and watching the evening fireworks and parades, high profile attractions Continue reading The Magical Evenings of Walt Disney World→

How To Waste Your Snack Credits On The Disney Dining Plan

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We  have used the Disney Dining Plan more times than we can count. My husband loves the idea of an all-inclusive vacation. Through the years, we’ve discovered that we haven’t used our snack credits to their full potential. Read on to avoid the same mistakes we’ve made. Mouseterplanner Mistakes To Avoid! Have Leftover Credits At The End Of Your Vacation – Each time you receive a receipt, the amount of meal and snack credits are listed at the bottom. Pay attention to this. Sounds obvious, right? But with the amount of food you’ll eat at a meal, sometimes you just Continue reading How To Waste Your Snack Credits On The Disney Dining Plan→

Tricks To Make Your Trip Even More Magical

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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 Tricks To Make Your Trip Even More Magical→

The Perfect One Day EPCOT Plan

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EPCOT is over twice the size of Magic Kingdom but it’s still possible to tackle in one day. Just follow the tips below! Plan on arriving at the EPCOT parking lot no later than 8:00am. You want to arrive at the gates before 9am. Once you pass through the gates, go under Spaceship Earth and veer to the right toward Future World West. Save Spaceship Earth for later in the day when the lines tend to be shorter. Note: Look for the information boards in both Future World West and East. You can check this throughout the day for updated information about queue Continue reading The Perfect One Day EPCOT Plan→

Sometimes You Just Have To Stop And Look At The Ducks

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“Mommy! Look at the ducks!” My 3-year-old was tugging at my hand. We had a late start that morning and there was no way we were going to make it to the park before rope drop. My mom and dad were racing ahead to catch the boat to Hollywood Studios which was just pulling up to the dock. I was torn. I wanted to keep up with my parents but I wanted to honor my daughter’s thrill at seeing the ducks. Waving wildly at my daughter and I, my parents won. I tugged gently on my daughter’s hand and said, “Honey, Continue reading Sometimes You Just Have To Stop And Look At The Ducks→

The Best Disney Advice I’ve Ever Received

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  Arrive at the park at least 30 minutes before rope drop. Simple, right? But I have to admit, I heard that advice a thousand times before I actually put it into practice. Once I did, I never looked back. Before the mid 1990’s, and because I had been to Walt Disney World so many times, I never saw the need to get to the parks early. We were a “fly by the seat of our pants” kind of family. We didn’t need a schedule. If an attraction had a long line, we just moved on to the next attraction. But as Continue reading The Best Disney Advice I’ve Ever Received→