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The word “princess” is almost synonymous with Disney, so it’s no surprise that many families make their first Disney trip when their toddler or preschooler enters the princess phase.  After visiting Walt Disney World with my own daughter for her first birthday, all I’ve been able to think about is bringing her again in a […]

For families of five or more, finding Walt Disney World accommodations to fit your family’s size, needs and budget can be a challenge. But the stress-saving, on-property extras — like extended theme park hours, free resort and airport transportation and earlier booking windows for dining and Fastpass reservations — can be invaluable for a busy […]

There is something about a Disney trip that feels almost impossible to put into words. It’s not just the rides or the castles—it’s that unmistakable, goosebump-inducing magic that wraps around you the moment you arrive. And honestly? I think we could all use a little of that magic right now. When the parks closed and […]

In an unprecedented abundance of caution, every single Disney Park in the world is closed for the next two weeks, and many are left scrambling to reschedule their vacations. I saw one post from a family who were sad that the parks wouldn’t be open during their trip, but they decided to stay in Orlando […]

  Disney’s FastPass+ is a system for reserving attraction times in the Walt Disney World theme parks. With a FP+ reservation, instead of waiting in the regular line for a ride, you’re directed to a special line with a shorter wait time. It’s like making a restaurant reservation, but for rides. It is a service […]