Showcase the World Travel Blog

Vacation tips, tricks, and stories from around the globe

  We have been living in a time of uncertainty. Uncertainty about when this will end, when it will be safe to travel again. There is one thing that is certain is once it is safe to get out of my house I will be going somewhere… anywhere. Typically, I avoid traveling in the summer […]

  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 […]

  The International Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT begins in March every year. For me, up in the Northeast it is a little sign of hope that spring is around the corner! During this time, EPCOT is colorful, bright and fresh.  This beautiful festival has been the highlight of many visitors’ springs since it […]

  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 […]

  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 […]