Showcase the World Travel Blog

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I’m incredibly lucky to visit Walt Disney World several times a year, but even with all those trips under my belt, I know I’ll never see and do everything Disney has to offer. Because of that, I try to choose a fun theme for at least one Disney trip per year. This year, I kicked […]

  Many years ago you couldn’t book a vacation without a travel agent. You needed someone to physically write your tickets. Then the internet became ubiquitous and apps like TripAdvisor made booking vacation not only possible but enjoyable. Then… the internet became overloaded with resources and opinions. Now it can be overwhelming to wade through […]

  One of the reasons I started Showcase the World Travel is to help Moms plan stress-free family vacations. I spend a lot of time in Disney and Mom Facebook groups answering questions and helping Moms make the best decision for their families. The two most popular questions I see are: Is the Halloween Party […]

My last themed vacation was all about Princesses, but Disney is often criticized for overlooking the part of the population who are not fans of dress up, animal sidekicks and damsels in distress. So today we are talking about Pirates! Pirates have always been an important part of the Disney movie catalog. Walt loved adventure […]

  The most confusing part of planning a Walt Disney World vacation is booking your Fastpasses. The Fastpass+ system is still relatively new having rolled out with My Disney Experience in 2014. There are so many rules and strategies are constantly changing as new attractions are opened.  For more information on How Fastpass Works check […]