Part 2: The Solo Trip Early park time My first solo park day started at Animal Kingdom. Since I was offsight, I couldn’t get my FastPass selections until 30 days out. Flight of Passage FastPasses were long gone by that time, so my best option was to “rope drop” that park. I wanted to get…
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The Caring for Giants Tour: A Review
I’ve been going to Walt Disney World for over 20 years now, and I consider myself to be a veteran park goer. I’m always looking for new experiences that I haven’t seen before, and behind the scenes tours are one of my favorite was to experience something new! I recently surprised my mom, an…
Gluten Free Dining for $44 per day – Animal Kingdom Edition
Lets continue our series on Gluten Free Dining for $44 per day- Animal Kingdom Edition! We have the Gluten Free for $44 per day Magic Kingdom Edition for you to enjoy here. Also there is a series of non Gluten Free dining for $37 per day for you to enjoy here and a series about dining…
Disney’s Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour: A Review
I’ve been to Walt Disney World hundreds of times, know the attractions and parks like the back of my hand, and feel that the Magic Kingdom is my second home. I’m always looking for new, unique experiences and opportunities to learn more about Walt Disney World, and WDW tours are a great way to do…
How to Cancel Your FastPass+ Reservation
You have booked your dining reservations, selected your FastPasses, and are ready for your day at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. And then you realize that you need to change your plans. Maybe park hours have changed, lunch took too long, your children are enjoying themselves just a little too much in the pool,…
Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation 10 Days (or Less) Before Your Trip
Many of us have taken a trip to Walt Disney World that involved months or even years of careful planning and preparation. So what happens when a last-minute opportunity to visit comes up? Can you manage to plan a trip that is less than 10 days away? I truly believe that it can be…
A Last Minute Trip to Walt Disney World Checklist
Walt Disney World is a place of planning. Advanced Dining Reservations open 180 days out before the first day of your trip. FastPass+ selections open up 60 days before your trip if you are staying onsite. Every Disney tip site tells you to start planning as early as possible before your trip. Can you even…
A Pandora Strategy – Flight of Passage without a FastPass
A Pandora Strategy Pandora – The World of Avatar turned 1 at the end of May and the attractions are still very popular. Flight of Passage is still a hard to get FastPass at 60 days out and almost impossible at the 30 day mark. Na’vi River Journey FastPasses can usually be found at the…
Cinderella Castle – Why Do We Love Thee
Many frequent travelers to a Disney destination have specific rituals that they perform upon arrival. For me it is getting to The Magic Kingdom and seeing Cinderella Castle. Even if I cannot partake in the attractions at that moment, it is almost as if I NEED to see the Castle in order to feel…
Wilderness Explorers: Adventure is Out There!
“Adventure is out there” and Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers a lot of adventure! One of the fun adventures of Animal Kingdom is actually a lesser known activity where kids can join the Wilderness Explorers Club. This activity is free to park guests and offers kids of all ages an opportunity to explore Animal Kingdom…
A Visit to the Bijutsu-kan Gallery
An exhibit in the Bijutsu-kan Gallery in World Showcase Japan has such a rich culture. When I think of Japan, my mind conjures up images of noble samurai warriors, serene temples, cherry blossoms, kimonos, and a tradition steeped in the concepts of honor, revering one’s elders, and loyalty to one’s people. The Japan pavilion in…
Celebrating Father’s Day at Walt Disney World
Father’s Day is coming up, and Walt Disney World is the perfect place to celebrate! I recently celebrated an early Father’s Day with my dad during my last WDW visit, and we had an absolute blast! Here, I’m bringing you my trip report from our recent celebration. I hope it gives you some ideas to…