Parade viewing at Disney parks can be stressful, which is a shame, because watching Disney parades is one of my FAVORITE past times. I especially love taking photographs of the floats, and during my trips, I'll sometimes see the same parade multiple times to assure I get multiple shots! Getting situated before a parade, however, can be rather stressful! Where's the best place to view the parade? How do you avoid the crowds afterwards? What if you have kids? The ...
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Why You Should Visit Disney During the Value Season
Have you ever heard of the Disney Value Season? If you haven't, I'm (hopefully) about to rock your world! Based on the time of year and how many people Disney expects to attract to their parks, there are different "seasons". These seasons affect everything from crowds to resort prices to special offers and everything in between. You probably can guess which times of the year are most expensive. Many weekends during the summer and holiday seasons (mostly ...
The BEST Shoes for Disney!
What are the best shoes for Disney? Believe it or not, this is a pretty controversial topic! Some people are die hard sandal wearers, and others insist you HAVE to wear sneakers. Personally, I believe you should wear whatever is comfortable for YOU. For me, I am extremely flat footed, so I am fine wearing flip flops all day. I know that sometimes that isn't the case, though. Wearing the right shoes is extremely important to prevent you from getting burnout as ...
A Trip Down Memory Lane – the Disney Electrical Parades
Disney parades are some of my favorite attractions at the park. I love taking pictures of them, the soundtracks, and the excitement when you hear the opening announcement come on over the speakers. The nighttime electrical parades are some of the most magical of all. The entire concept - parade floats made out of lights - is uniquely Disney. On many nights, you can find the streets around the parade route filling up with people HOURS in advance to get a good ...
How To Be an Incredible Guest at Disney – 4 Things NOT to do to Cast Members or Fellow Guests!
Disney is known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" for good reason. While the cast members are mostly responsible for making that magic happen, part of that responsibility lies on the guest as well. Anyone who has been to any sort of theme park knows that a rude guest can sour the experience for EVERYONE in the vicinity. Not to mention, cast members have enough to deal with it as it is. Here are just a few tips on how to be a courteous guest and help the Disney ...
5 Reasons Adults Should Make Reservations for Disney Character Dining Experiences
I know what you're thinking - Disney character dining for ADULTS? Yup, even adults can enjoy this Disney staple! Disney character dining is one of the hallmark features of Disney parks. Ever since the parks opened you could meet and greet with the Disney princesses, the Boss Mouse himself, or even some of his lesser known friends, like Marie from The Aristocats or Balou from The Jungle Book. With the edition of Marvel and Lucasfilms to the Disney company, you can ...
