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You’ve been planning your Walt Disney World vacation for months—late-night Googling, snagging the right reservations, and dreaming about that first glimpse of the castle. And now you’re finally ready to tell your kids… but you’re not ready to answer “How many more days until Disney?” every single morning! I’ve found getting kids involved in the […]

When it comes to dining at Disney, the Disney Dining Plan is worth every penny. The ability to pre-pay for every meal gives you a little extra piece-of-mind, but getting the most value out of the dining plan does take a little strategy. If table service is more your style, I’ve shared my picks for […]

One of the most common requests I get when planning Walt Disney World vacations is booking a character meal. A character meal is the Mom moment—the moment that your kids lock eyes with Snow White or Cinderella, wide-eyed and giggling as they watch characters from their favorite Disney movies come to life. Clients are usually […]

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 […]

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 […]