I will admit it, I can spend as much time in the shops at Walt Disney World as I can on attractions. I am pulled to them like some are pulled to the scent of popcorn on Main Street. Of course there’s the much needed air conditioning, but there’s something about Disney souvenirs that I…
Author: Jocelyn
La Cava del Tequila de San Angel Inn – A Must-do
La Cava del Tequila, translated as the Tequila Cave, has won the hearts (and taste buds!) of many, since it’s opening in 2009. Tucked inside the Mexico pavilion, La Cava del Tequila de San Angel Inn – or La Cava- as it’s known to many, draws quite the crowd every day for guests to sample…
Using Uber at Walt Disney World
Uber. The four letter word that is getting spoken by more and more guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. Uber is a company where drivers use their own personal cars (requirements must be met) to provide rides to consumers between destinations (similar to a taxi service). Uber completes its business transactions entirely online so no cash…
Using Disney’s Magical Rider Switch Feature
Rider swap, rider switch, parent swap, child swap. Those sound like some odd tradition when taken out of context, but at Walt Disney World, Rider Switch is the name of the feature that allows adults to take turns riding attractions without having to wait in line twice, when a child does not meet age or…
Top 5 Reasons Memory Maker is Worth It
You’ve probably heard about Memory Maker, but may be wondering if it’s worth it. A quick background, Memory Maker is a Disney PhotoPass product that allows you to pay for the entire “bundle” of photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers while at Walt Disney World. Memory Maker includes all of your Disney PhotoPass photos including…
The Magic of Disney Dollars
Disney Dollars, the official currency of Disneyland and Walt Disney World, debuted in Disneyland on May 5, 1987. Disney Dollars may resemble Monopoly money more than US currency, but Disney Dollars were the first currency to be four-color printed in the U.S.! It took more than 203 man-hours and hundreds of employees to engrave and…
Disney on Broadway – Why We Love It
When we visited Walt Disney World in 2010, two of our girls who had just turned 2 and 1, fell in just as much love with the Festival of the Lion King show in Animal Kingdom, as I already had. They soaked up every minute of the music, dancing, and costuming. Because they enjoyed it…
Helpful Hints if Your Kids Get Lost at Walt Disney World
If you’ve done any planning or research at all before you get to Walt Disney World, you know the property is HUGE. Spanning over forty square miles, Walt Disney World is twice as big as Manhattan. And many of us bring there what’s most precious to us, our children! I don’t know about you, but…
Merchandise Delivery and Package Pick-up at Walt Disney World
The merchandise options at Walt Disney World Resort are endless. You can purchase anything from your favorite plush character to clothing to jewelry to park themed trash can salt & pepper shakers. There’s something for everyone somewhere on property. But what happens when you see that perfect souvenir first thing in the morning and don’t…
Making Your Own Disney Bracket for March Madness
Edit: We’ve updated this article with a brand new bracket for 2018! Try your hand at our brand new offering. March Madness is ensuing upon us soon. Many will associate the term with NCAA basketball where 68 teams compete the national championship title. Each round eliminates half of the teams playing. However, as a Disney…
We Chose a Polynesian Studio Villa for Marathon Weekend and Couldn’t Have Been Happier
After dozens of vacations to Walt Disney World, my most recent trip was full of firsts! My first marathon, my first stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, my first time eating breakfast at ‘Ohana, first time having dinner (with 40+ friends) at Kona, among others! When I pulled the trigger and registered for the Marathon,…