A couple of years ago, the Walt Disney Company did a campaign where you got in to the parks for free on your birthday. I think this was an awesome idea and if you were a Florida resident, it was probably easier to coordinate than it was for those of us around the country. I’m…
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Getting Ready to Run!
Well there are many things in my life that I particularly do not like to do. We all have those lists right? Like laundry, cleaning out the gutter on the roof, changing a dirty diaper and one that has always been on my list, running. I love sports and have played sports my entire life…
Rides We’ll Ride Over and Over: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
You don’t have to be a kid to love you some Buzz Lightyear! Ever since the very first “Toy Story”, we have all been fans of his here in my family! When Magic Kingdom opened “Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin” my family and I could NOT wait to ride it. Years later, it is still…
Bringing the Magic Home
Jim Croce once crooned “If I could save time in a bottle the first thing that I’d like to do . . .” I can’t say these lyrics were running through my head at the end of my recent Disney vacation, but I know that many Disney fans could change this phrase to “If I…
The Life of Walt Disney (by Brandon, age 13)
Walt Disney is an intriguing character to study. When I was watching Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (which originally aired February 3, 2011, on CNBC) to receive information for this report, at times I forgot that I was researching, because I was so drawn in by the story of his life. On December 5,…
Why Disney World?
We have made Disney World our family vacation spot for six of the last seven years, with another trip planned for later this year. I have no doubt that some of our family members and friends are wondering, “Why Disney?” Because so many reasons exist for why we continually choose Disney World as our vacation…
To Buy or Not Buy: Tickets to Disney’s Water Parks
Nothing sounds better on a steamy, summer day than being doused by cool, refreshing water. Disney offers many such opportunities with two water parks on their property: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Since guests must pay for admittance to either of these parks, is a day at one of these aquatic sites worth the additional fee?…
Choosing a Character Meal at Disney World
In a recent post, I debated whether a character meal is worth the splurge and concluded that when taking a trip to the World, dining with famous Disney figures should be included on the agenda. Once the decision is made to reserve one of these meals, the question becomes, “What restaurant do I choose?” Our…
A Teenager’s Review of Ridley Pearson’s Kingdom Keepers Series
About two weeks ago, I read the Kingdom Keepers, a Disney publication written by Ridley Pearson. Highly enjoyable, this young adult fiction series pleases its readers. Practically forcing me to continue, these books captivated me for the eight days it took me to complete them. In this story, five middle school age kids – Finn,…
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…
The Best Snacks at Disney World (From the Perspective of a 12 Year-Old)
A busy, fun-filled day at Disney World arouses my hunger and makes me start searching for a snack. As part of the Disney Dining Plan, guests receive a free snack each day. We have been to Disney six times – five on the Dining Plan – and therefore have eaten a large variety of afternoon treats. …
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,…