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  It is not until you start planning your Disney vacation that you realize how large it actually is. Covering nearly 40 square miles, Walt Disney World Resort is about the size of San Francisco or two Manhattan islands.  It houses 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 25+ resorts, 3 championship golf courses, 2 mini […]

  A water bottle is how much? After spending thousands of dollars on your vacation you can blow your souvenir budget pretty quickly on things that you need instead of the charm bracelet that would have been a magical memory of your trip. For some reason, the markup on water bottles really bothers my Dad. […]

  A Walt Disney World vacation is never cheap. You may be comparing resorts and wondering why the Disney resorts are priced higher than something else nearby. First make sure you are comparing apples to apples – I break down the added costs of staying offsite here so you can add them to get an […]

  What to do when you can’t get the Disney dining reservations you want. When you start to plan a Disney vacation your neighbor, sister-in-law, or your dentist’s cousin’s hairdresser in your Facebook Moms group all come out of the woodwork to tell you that you have you eat at (enter random restaurant name here.) […]

Disney resort categories are extremely confusing. What are the differences between the resorts? What is included in Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts? Disney organizes its resorts to fit every budget. As you move up categories the amenities increase, it is important to understand these differences so you can decide what is best for your family. […]