I don\u2019t know about you, but I know that I cannot get to Walt Disney World as often as I would like.\u00a0 Typically, it is about three years between trips.\u00a0 As a flat-out, self-described Disney fanatic, three years is just too long to wait to experience the magic!<\/p>\n
I soon discovered that I was not alone in my quest for a Disney fix between trips and began to find ways to keep the magic going in my home town when Orlando was so far away!<\/p>\n
For starters, I read a lot of Disney blogs (like this one!) as well as Disney discussion boards just so I can keep up with what\u2019s going on in WDW and hear about deals and trip reports from Disney fans like myself.\u00a0 This is also a great way to hear about some great Disney trivia or out of the way places within WDW that you might miss out on!<\/p>\n
Read a Disney guide!\u00a0 There are tons of them out there and while the Birnbaum guides are just wonderful, I kind of enjoy the \u2018unofficial\u2019 ones because they tend to be a bit more on the brutally honest side about what works, what doesn\u2019t, what\u2019s worth your time and what\u2019s not.\u00a0 By keeping up with the guides, your next trip planning experience will be a breeze!<\/p>\n
Help a friend plan their trip!\u00a0 I have helped literally dozens of people plan their family trips to Walt Disney World and while it might be nice to make a living at it, I find that I just get a lot of joy out of it.\u00a0 It is very exciting to help a family that is going to WDW for the first time and I find myself remembering our first trip and how wonderful it was.\u00a0 Plus, I get to live vicariously through them for a little while and hopefully get a souvenir for my efforts!<\/p>\n
Watch Disney on your TV.\u00a0 I know the vacation planning DVD sounds lame but when you are in between trips and really, really, really need to feel the magic, that little DVD can just get you through!\u00a0 The Travel Channel often airs Disney-themed shows and those are wonderful but you can also catch Disney-related specials on Modern Marvels and the History Channel that not only can give you a Disney-lift, but are also quite informative!<\/p>\n
Have a Disney-themed party!\u00a0 There\u2019s no need for there to be an occasion, just a get together with friends with things that remind you of the Happiest Place on Earth!\u00a0 I get together with friends once a month for just such a purpose.\u00a0 In the past we have chosen our favorite resort recipes to try or just made Mickey shaped cookies and snacks to munch on while we discuss previous trips or trips in the making.<\/p>\n
Scrapbooking!\u00a0 Chances are if you\u2019ve been to Walt Disney World, you have a ton of pictures from the trip.\u00a0 Working on your Disney scrapbook is a great way to keep the magic alive after you\u2019ve come home and it makes for a great smile-inducing memory throughout the year every time you bring it out to show friends and family!<\/p>\n
Play a Disney game!\u00a0 We have played Disney Charades and Disney Scene It until we are just falling on the floor laughing!\u00a0 There are so many Disney related games on the market that you should have no trouble finding one that meets your family\u2019s needs for a night of fun!\u00a0 Try having two Disney fanatic families play Disney\u2019s Scene-It and you are in for a competition!<\/p>\n
And finally, plan your next trip!\u00a0 What are you waiting for?\u00a0 Start looking for deals, start a Disney vacation fund and get your own plans underway!\u00a0 You know you want to!<\/p>\n
So whether your next trip to Walt Disney World is next week or next year, you can keep the Disney magic alive from home until you get there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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