It has almost become a rite of passage for families to visit Walt Disney World when their children are young, and there are so many things to love about a family trip to the vacation kingdom of the world it is rightly so. But it is so much more than just a family vacation and many look at it as ...
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10 Tips for Tackling Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World
Shhhh, I have a secret. This is just between you and me, I don’t want it to get out to too many people. Are you ready? I like the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot better than the Food & Wine Festival. Now, don’t spread it around or it will get just as crowded as weekends at the Food & ...
Read More »Top 8 Disney Pro Tips for Port Orleans Riverside at Walt Disney World
I have a soft spot in my heart for Port Orleans Riverside—it is one of the first Disney resorts I stayed in as a child and the resort we chose for our honeymoon (back then it was Dixie Landings). But, having stayed at all of the moderate resorts on property I still find that this one is my favorite for ...
Read More »7 Reasons You’ll Love Staying at Caribbean Beach Resort in Walt Disney World
I will be the first to admit, there was a period of time when I avoided Caribbean Beach Resort not only for my own vacations, but for clients as well. Much needed refurbishments to the guest rooms brought me back to try it out again and I found many things about the resort that I always loved—I just needed a ...
Read More »Top 8 Pro Tips For Shopping At Walt Disney World
While I am not technically a professional Walt Disney World shopper (no one pays me to shop), my husband would argue that the amount of money I’ve spent in shops there should qualify me for some professional ranking. Through the years I’ve learned some pro tips that will help you make the most of your shopping time and money while ...
Read More »7 Reasons You’ll Love Staying at Wilderness Lodge
My family loves to stay at the Wilderness Lodge because it is so close to the Magic Kingdom yet you feel like you are a world away from a theme park. The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape (in central Florida) along with the architecture of the Lodge (based on actual National Parks lodges) takes you out of the ...
Read More »Top 8 Pro Tips for the Beach Club
I get asked quite frequently which Walt Disney World resort is my favorite. My go-to answer is that I cannot choose a favorite—they are like my children, I love each one for a different reason. Some resorts have an amazing theme, some are in a great location, some have unique offerings and activites, etc. However, I will freely admit that ...
Read More »Top 8 Disney Pro Tips for Annual Passes
A Walt Disney World Annual Pass is a wonderful thing to have—it can save you money but it can also cost you money because if you have one you are constantly thinking of ways to get back down to see the Mouse. With an Annual Pass you have several perks that you can take advantage of during your vacation, and ...
Read More »Top 8 Disney Pro Tips For Deluxe Resorts
I hear it from so many Walt Disney World clients who try a deluxe resort for the first time: they can’t go back to a moderate or value resort for their vacations. Not that there is anything wrong with the moderate or value properties—some of my favorite resorts fall into those categories. But there are some special things about the ...
Read More »5 Things You’ll Love About The Tambu Lounge At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has been the center of attention as far as lounges at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort go. But, the Tambu Lounge that is located on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House is a great spot to stop for a drink and hors d’oeuvres. Here are 5 things that I think you will love about the ...
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