After our first trip to Walt Disney World together, my wife and I decided to buy into the Disney Vacation Club. For our plans and situation, it made sense, and we have enjoyed it since that time. Being a DVC member has allowed us to have many Disney vacation experiences, see a bunch of resorts,…
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Cruisin’ the Disney Cruise Line with a Kindergartener
My 5.5 year old son loves everything Disney. From the movies, to the parks, to the history of how it all started. Like most kids his age, he watches Disney Junior a lot. I don’t know if you have ever noticed, but Disney Junior has a plethora of commercials for the Disney parks and of…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 11/4/19
Walt Disney World News While we initially reported that the FuelRod kiosks around the Walt Disney World Resort would start charging a $3 fee beginning on November 1, it appears as though that fee was rolled back. More details can be found here. There are now more Disney After Hours event dates to…
A Spooky Oogie Boogie Display at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel
Every year the Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has a large Halloween display in the middle of the lobby. There is a different theme each year. This year Oogie Boogie is quite the spooky masterpiece! The villain of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas stands over 4 feet tall at the entrance to the Grand…
Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge
What is Top of the World Lounge? Disney Vacation Club’s Top of the World Lounge is a lounge located on the 16th floor of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This area is specifically designed for and available to members of the Disney Vacation Club to enjoy drinks and light bites to eat. It…
Which Disney Countdown App is Right for You?
Disney Countdown Apps. They let us know that our Disney adventure is coming. But which app to use? A timer or a planning assistant? We’ve identified some of the very best so that you don’t need to research them. The planning countdown reminders are based on Walt Disney World resort reservations unless noted. If you…
Throwback Thursday: Last Minute Trip to Walt Disney World in 2008
Sometimes the best plans of mice and men go awry. My husband and I made a last-minute trip to Walt Disney World in 2008 on FOUR DAYS’ notice. While it’s not the ideal situation, we had a great time and learned quite a bit that we applied for future visits. Why did we take a…
Educational Attractions at Walt Disney World
Spaceship Earth is more than a park icon – it’s educational! Are you taking your kids out of school for a Walt Disney World vacation? Are you homeschooling and looking to keep your children’s education going while you’re on your trip? Or, are you like me, always looking for ways to keep your child learning even…
FuelRod Portable Chargers at Walt Disney World
FuelRod portable chargers at Walt Disney World are a lifesaver when it comes to reviving or preventing a dead phone. Let’s face it, with the MyDisneyExperience app and cameras, our phones are more important than ever when visiting the house of mouse. What do you do when you go to check when your next…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 10/21/19
Walt Disney World News Guests can meet two of their favorite characters from Disney’s “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Timon and Rafiki are now greeting Guests daily at Character Landing on Discovery Island. For a limited time starting November 5, a sneak peek of Frozen 2 will be presented as part of…
Value Resorts at Walt Disney World
So, you’re planning a visit to Disney World and you’ve decided to stay on-site at a Disney-owned resort! Great idea! For the budget-minded among us I wanted to do a little compare-and-contrast to each of the Value resort options. There’s 6 to choose from! Let’s start cheapest and work up. I’ll quote 2020 pricing below….
Making the Most of Your Disney Resort
You have decided to visit Walt Disney World. Now you have to choose a resort. Since so much deliberation often goes into this decision, I encourage you to consider making the most of your Disney Resort. Sometimes your budget and family size can narrow down the selections too. Often times your style of…