My family and I are planning a Magical Gathering for this September. We booked our rooms a year before our vacation to take advantage of the Free Dining Special that was being offered at that time. Because my sister has four children, and we were looking for the least expensive resort accommodations, we booked our…
Author: Adrianne
Potty Accidents Happen, Even at WDW
The first time we visited Walt Disney World, our boys were 2 and 4-years-old. It was a wonderful, magical vacation, and we have many treasured memories from that trip. One of our favorite memories to laugh about is when my youngest son peed on Goofy’s Barnstormer (which has continued to be one of his favorite…
Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure on Rainy Days
Our family loves to visit the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. Although my children are getting older, “Honey” is still one of the highlights of our trip. When watching the Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie, what child doesn’t daydream about shrinking down to spec-sized…
Disney Rewards—A Word of Warning
Some people are not credit card users, and I understand the pitfalls of not paying off your credit card debt monthly. But for those of us who like to use credit cards to our advantage in order to get the points or bonuses offered—without incurring any finance charges—the Disney Rewards Visa card from Chase is…
Downtown Disney with Small Children
A trip to Walt Disney World does not have to break the bank, and one way you can cut down on your cost is to have a non-park day scheduled into your vacation. Whether you are staying on Disney property or not, Downtown Disney is easily accessed, and is a great place to spend some…
1100 Vacation Pictures: What do I do Now?
A trip to Disney World is a memory-making experience for any family or group, and it is so nice to capture so many of those fond memories in pictures. However, you may find that you have taken hundreds of photos a day on your trip. Once home, you may be faced with spending a small…
Zip Top Baggies—A Packing Necessity
Over the years, people have asked my advice about what they should pack for their Walt Disney World vacation. I have lots of tips and suggestions to offer, but the most surprising—and one of the most important—items I encourage people to pack is a box of zip top baggies. Zip top baggies will protect and…
Feel like a Million Bucks with Free Dining
In 2005 I was planning my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World and was trying to find the least expensive options for us. A friend of mine told me about the free dining promotion. I had never heard of that promotion, but it sounded great. We jumped at the chance and booked our vacation…
Personalized T-Shirts
My family and I have had the pleasure of visiting Walt Disney World three times. Our next visit is scheduled for this coming fall, and we are excited that eight of our extended family members will be joining our party of four! I wanted to get matching t-shirts for all of us to commemorate this…
Pools and Parades
On our first trip to Disney World, my boys were 2 and 4-years-old. I had read The Unofficial Guide to WDW and felt fairly prepared for our trip. Touring plans in hand, we were ready for the World. However, I was surprised to learn that my children were just as happy, if not more so,…
Anticipation!
It may seem strange to some of you, but one of my favorite parts of our Walt Disney World vacations is the anticipation. I love to daydream about what it will be like when we get there, imagine the smiles on the children’s faces, and wonder what their favorite attraction will be this time. In…
Evening EMHs in Animal Kingdom: We Miss You!
If you have never experienced evening Extra Magic Hours (EMHs) in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you have missed something special. Although Disney has not definitively stated that they will no longer offer evening EMHs for Animal Kingdom (AK), none are scheduled on the calendar through September http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/calendar/. The last evening EMH was this past February. EMHs,…