Planning
Walt Disney World’s Epcot Area Resorts
If you don’t want to stay on the monorail during your Walt Disney World vacation but would still like to be in the center of the action, you may want to snag a room in one of the Epcot Area resorts. Epcot Area Resorts Include: Disney’s Boardwalk Resort & Boardwalk Villas Disney’s Beach Club Resort &... »
Staying ‘On The Monorail’
Once you've decided to take a Walt Disney World Vacation you have a myriad of resorts to choose from. Even if you know that you want to stay "on property" the style and theme of the hotels offered ranges from a cartoon like value rooms at the Pop Century to the Walt Disney World Resort's Flagship Hotel the Grand... »
Contemporary Resort Fan Site
Today we’ll take a look at another great unofficial Disney resort fan site featuring a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. Today’s featured fan site is “Tribute to Disney’s Contemporary Resort” which is located at http://www.disneycontemporary.com. I love the trend of these resort fan sites popping up across the web, and this one is... »
Best places to watch Magic Kingdom parades
If watching the parades at the Magic Kingdom are on your must-do list, then it's good to do a... »
Should I use a travel agent to plan a trip to Disney World?
When booking a trip to Disney World, you have several options. You can book directly with Disney World over the phone or online; with AAA or another company that offers a package deal; or with a travel agent. So which is the best choice for you? If you already know quite a bit about Disney World and desire control over your... »
Planning a last-minute trip to Disney World
Didn't think planning a spontaneous trip to Disney World was possible? It is! While Disney World trip planning is often done 6 months to a year ahead of time, you can still plan a great Disney World vacation just a few weeks in advance. Here are our top tips: -Check for last-minute hotel and airfare... »
Morning Extra Magic Hour vs. evening Extra Magic Hour
When staying on Disney World property, a great plus is access to parks an hour early in the morning, or 3 hours late in the evening. Extra Magic Hour, as it is called, is available only to Disney World resort guests, who must show... »
Walt Disney World PhotoPass guide
A great service to take advantage of at Walt Disney World is PhotoPass. The service allows you to view and purchase photos taken by Disney photographers stationed at all the best locations at Walt Disney World. The benefits of using PhotoPass are great, especially if you're traveling solo or as a couple, or if you're traveling in a group and somehow... »
Disney Parks 2011 Vacation Planning Kit and DVD
Have you ordered a 2011 Disney Parks Vacation Planning Kit? It's a great resource for families planning their first-time Disney World vacation, and best of all, it's free! When you get your kit, it will include a booklet with maps and overviews of the parks and resort hotels, as well as a nice personalized welcome to your family based on your... »
Walt Disney World park visit essential items
"What should I bring with me into the Disney World parks?" This is a common question. Our motto here is "come prepared," because you can always save money and avoid getting wet, cold, sunburned or thirsty by bringing a few essential items with you. Here's our list of items to consider: Forms of payment: Cash, credit card, Key to the World card... »