One of the biggest things I see people worry about when planning a Disney trip is all the WALKING. I'm not surprised that people are hesitant about all the energy they'll need at Disney. I've ranked up almost 20,000 steps in one day at the Magic Kingdom according to my Fitbit! Still, if you're afraid of having to walk miles on end, does that mean Disney is not for you? Of course not! The trick is knowing when you need a break, and making sure you stop and ...
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Your Top 5 Disney Vacation Planning Questions ANSWERED
My friends and family all know that I'm a huge Disney freak - and they know how much I travel. Because of this, I'm usually the go-to person when they have questions about Disney parks. Since starting this blog I've also encountered lots of people who have no idea where to start. It may seem daunting and overwhelming, planning a Disney vacation. In actuality, it's very easy once you figure out the basics! Below are the top 5 questions I get asked about planning a ...
4 Tips For Parade Viewing at Disney Parks
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 ...
How To Cut Down on Wait Times at Walt Disney World
One of the biggest complaints I usually hear about Disney is wait times. Sometimes the wait time is consistently short for a ride. For example, you'll probably never have to wait more than 10 or 15 minutes to get on "it's a small world". However other big ticket rides, like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, will have heavy wait times pretty much all day, every day. So how do you cut back on your wait times? Believe it or not, it IS possible to shave precious minutes off ...
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 ...
4 Reasons You Absolutely MUST Purchase Memory Maker!
If you've booked a trip to Walt Disney World in the past few years, you've probably heard about Memory Maker. At first glance, it might look like a quick gimmicky way for Disney to get another $170 out of you. "Why do I need to buy Disney pictures when I can take pictures myself?" you might ask. Well, I thought the same thing - but for our first sister trip back in 2015, I decided to bite the bullet and try it out. I'd never taken advantage of Photopass and ...
