The original Jungle Cruise was an opening day attraction at Disneyland in 1955. Taking its inspiration from the film “The African Queen,” Walt Disney initially wanted the ride to have real live animals as part of the experience. When that was deemed unfeasible due to a lack of show consistency from live animals, the attraction was filled with audio-animatronic animals ...
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5 Reasons We Love Snacks at Walt Disney World
One of my most favorite things at Walt Disney World are the snacks. I seriously think I could take a trip and just have snacks—no “real” meals. Whether you are on one of the Disney Dining Plans looking for the purple and white DDP logo for snacks or paying out of pocket, you really want to budget some money and ...
Read More »Top 6 FastPass+ for the Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is absolutely my favorite park for FastPass+. There are a ton of possibilities and there are no tiers like at Hollywood Studios and Epcot limiting what you can select. My personal favorite strategy is to make my first FastPass+ time for within the second hour the park is open, preferably toward the end. So if the park ...
Read More »Top 8 Best Salty Treats at Walt Disney World
I have a weakness for sweets—a sweet tooth that any dentist loves to hate. And Walt Disney World has plenty of tempting treats for me. But, on the other side of the coin, I also find many delicious salty and savory treats at Walt Disney World as well, you just have to know the right places to look. Here are ...
Read More »Top 10 Mind Blowing Experiences at Deluxe Resorts
My top recommendation to travel clients beginning to look at a Walt Disney World vacation is to choose an onsite resort if at all possible. With the range of price points, themes, amenities and room sizes we can usually find a good fit for anyone. And while I think any Walt Disney World Resort hotel offers an amazing vacation experience, ...
Read More »Top 8 Underrated Restaurants at Walt Disney World
I think food and dining may be the most debated issue at Walt Disney World . . . even more than best resorts. You often hear accolades for the best restaurants, but there are some underrated restaurants that are due more credit than they are given. Whether it is for the food, the atmosphere, the location or the value, here ...
Read More »Top 10 Mind Blowing Experiences for a Weekend at Walt Disney World
While I would love for every trip to Walt Disney World to last for weeks, it isn’t always possible between work and school schedules. Sometimes a quick weekend getaway to the most magical place on earth is just what is needed. Here are my top 10 experiences to make that weekend “mind blowing!” 10. Spend the weekend at the resort. ...
Read More »Top 10 Mind Blowing Experiences with Memory Maker (& PhotoPass)
Sarah Chapman I am a big fan of Memory Maker and recommend it to all of my travel clients as an add-on to their packages. I think the PhotoPass photographers do a great job capturing the memories of your Walt Disney World vacation, and having the ability to download those as part of Memory Maker makes it a really good ...
Read More »10 Awesome Tips for Visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
Disney Springs has become a destination for your Walt Disney World vacation—almost as much as a theme park (but not quite). The nice thing about Disney Springs is that there is no admission cost or parking fee so it makes a great place to go on a day off from the parks, or on your arrival or departure day. There ...
Read More »Top 6 Secrets Most People Don’t Know about the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
The Polynesian Village Resort has long been a favorite of Walt Disney World guests, ever since the opening of the Magic Kingdom and the resort in 1971. The Polynesian has aged well over the past 45 years and thanks to multiple refurbishments it is just as magical as the day it opened its doors. Recently the Disney Vacation Club renovated ...
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