Planning
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... »
Best Disney World Rides for Teens
If you're the parent of a teenager, then you know that sometimes, teens can be a little "too cool for school" when it comes to Disney World. They might view it as a place for babies and little kids, and loudly declare it as such. But... »
Start planning for Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2011
Now is a great time to start planning for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2011! To be held Sept. 30-Nov. 13, the 2011 Epcot Food & Wine Festival is a culinary mecca. Expect all sorts of... »
Best Disney World rides for toddlers
Traveling with a 1-, 2-, or 3-year-old toddler to Disney World? Character meals, meet-and-greets, parades and fireworks are all things that kids and adults of any age can experience. But what about real, actual rides? Here's our list of top attractions for toddlers at Disney World. ... »
Disney World custom cakes
When you visit Disney World, odds are that you are celebrating something: a birthday, an anniversary, a new job, a honeymoon, a birth, a graduation, an engagement, your first visit, or just plain old quality time with your family. Available at nearly every table service restaurant, Disney World custom cakes can be the sweet ending to a meal and a... »