Epcot's World Showcase is a cultural experience unlike any other. While nothing can come close to actually GOING to the countries themselves, Epcot is the next best thing. Disney has done their best to recreate the countries as much as they can - including hiring people from those countries to work in the pavilions! If you can, I recommend taking time to explore the cultures of each country. Each one has exhibits pertaining to the culture, and almost all the ...
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Fastpass+ at Disney World – All Rides RANKED!
Disney's Fastpass+ system is revolutionary. I remember when it first came out - we thought it was the best thing EVER! My dad still loves talking about how elite he felt the first time we got to skip to the front of the line. Since its initial launch, Fastpass has evolved in to Fastpass+. If you're headed to Walt Disney World, you can book your Fastpass+ attractions 60 days before you get there. There are so many options, and with only 3 passes per day, it can be ...
4 Things You Might Not Think You Need For Disney (But Definitely Do)
I've been going to Disney parks since I was 3, and I live in Chicago - which is close to a Six Flags park, which I visit almost annually. I think it's pretty safe to say I'm a bit of a theme park expert. At least, I'm a bit of an expert when it comes to packing for your trips! I've learned throughout the years what I absolutely MUST bring with me, no matter what park I'm visiting - and what I can leave behind. I've also learned about a few items that I didn't ...
5 Things I Do To Afford Disney Trips on a STRICT Budget!
My least favorite word in the whole world is budget. I may be a Disney blogger at night and on my days off - but when I'm not blogging, I'm working a normal day job just like everyone else. I'm a veterinary technician, and while I love my job and wouldn't do anything else, it doesn't exactly leave a ton of extra cash to constantly go to Disney. Still, I'm a believer in making things work with your limited finances, and I've found many tips and tricks over the ...
Should You Open a Credit Card for Travel? The Pros and Cons
Recently, I booked a vacation for Southern California for my boyfriend and I, and it was relatively cheap because I recently opened up a new travel credit card. This particular card offered me 50,000 miles after making ONE purchase in the first 90 days of account opening - I put our cruise on the card, and viola! A few weeks later, I had enough miles to get us two round trip tickets to California. In case you were wondering, yes, we ARE stopping at Disneyland at ...
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 ...
