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Planning

Should I use a travel agent to plan a trip to Disney World?

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 Read More ›

Tags: travel agent

Planning a last-minute trip to Disney World

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 Read More ›

Morning Extra Magic Hour vs. evening Extra Magic Hour

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 their Read More ›

Tags: Evening Extra Magic Hour, Extra Magic Hours, Morning Extra Magic Hour

Walt Disney World PhotoPass guide

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 Read More ›

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Disney Parks 2011 Vacation Planning Kit and DVD

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 Read More ›

Tags: DVD, vacation planning

Walt Disney World park visit essential items

By Kristen Heptinstall

“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 Read More ›

Best Disney World Rides for Teens

By Kristen Heptinstall

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. Read More ›

Tags: attractions, rides

Start planning for Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2011

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 free, low-cost and high-dollar wine and culinary Read More ›

Tags: Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Wine and Dine Half Marathon

Best Disney World rides for toddlers

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 Read More ›

Tags: attractions, rides, toddlers

Disney World custom cakes

By Kristen Heptinstall

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 Read More ›

Tags: custom cakes, Dining

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