When it comes to Disney World Hotels, Hilton Lake Buena Vista Palace Orlando is a top contender for vacation stays. While the hotel is not owned and operated by the mighty Disney Parks system, its location near Disney Springs, providing convenient access to the parks, while the hotel’s impressive suite of amenities puts it at… Continue reading Disney World Hotels: Hilton Lake Buena Vista Palace Review
Author: Kathleen Hesketh
Kathleen Hesketh is an experienced travel writer and planner who has spent over a decade uncovering and sharing the best of U.S. destinations. A dedicated member of the International Travel Writers Alliance, she holds a wealth of industry certifications, including Disney College of Knowledge, Royal Caribbean International’s Master's program, and Viking Cruise Line’s Rivers Certified Expert. As a longtime Disney enthusiast with more than 15 park visits under her belt, Kathleen brings unique insights to her clients at Mickey World Travel and through her travel blog, Seconds to Go, where she shares her adventures traveling the U.S. with her daughters. With a career spanning over a decade of professional writing, Kathleen specializes in creating content that not only informs but combines her love for travel to deliver meaningful advice and stories for fellow travelers.
Financing Your Disney Dream: Plan Now, Pay Later Disney World Vacation Payment Plan
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on a Disney World vacation payment plan, where we show you how to turn your dream vacation into a reality. It seems not that long ago that we were gathered around the kitchen table, exploring different resorts, and deciding where we’d stay during our first trip to Disney. It was… Continue reading Financing Your Disney Dream: Plan Now, Pay Later Disney World Vacation Payment Plan
Disney World Discounts in 2024 and 2025: Score Hotel Deals and Savings
Last updated Oct. 25, 2024 If you’re ready to visit Disney World and looking for Disney World discounts in 2024, you’re in luck. Some of the best deals at Disney World have been released to help you make the most of your Disney World budget this year. Best of all, we’ll be updating this page… Continue reading Disney World Discounts in 2024 and 2025: Score Hotel Deals and Savings
Disney Expansion Plans: From Pixar Cars to Villainous Lands
The 2024 D23 conference revealed big Disney expansion plans for the company’s USA based theme parks. Disney’s future plans include new attractions, lands and other experiences. As we dive into the proposed Disney World expansions proposed for the upcoming years, be sure to bookmark this page and keep checking back. While some details are sparse… Continue reading Disney Expansion Plans: From Pixar Cars to Villainous Lands
Valley of the Giants: Oregon’s Tallest Hidden Secret
ATTENTION: As of December 2023, the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has closed the Valley of the Giants to Public Access due to flooding of the North Fork Siletz River. The resulting debris flow has obliterated the roadway to the area and is predicted to take years to salvage. Please consider… Continue reading Valley of the Giants: Oregon’s Tallest Hidden Secret
Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations
According to recent research, 66% of survey respondents are more interested in travel now than they were before the pandemic. Over 75% of travel spend, is now domestic, meaning Americans will spend more time hitting popular summer vacation destinations within the good old U.S. of A. No matter how you do the math, it adds… Continue reading Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations
Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve
As the fall laid down a blanket of leaves and blazed in glorious colors, it seemed a strange time to leave New England, but New York state is a magnificent bastion of historical references all rolled into one endless sweep of stunning terrain. And it’s just over the Connecticut border, where a place called Dover… Continue reading Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve
Disney World Quick Service: Fast and Easy Dining on Call
Disney World quick service restaurants is a cheaper way to feed your stomach while visiting the land of Mickey and Minnie. With added amenities, such as online ordering, eating quick service at Walt Disney World is also a faster way to get back to the magic of park rides and experiences. You’ll find these dining… Continue reading Disney World Quick Service: Fast and Easy Dining on Call
Saving Money on a Disney Vacation: Is It Cheaper to Book with a Travel Agent?
Travelers planning a Disney World or Disneyland vacation often wonder it it’s cheaper to book with a travel agent. The answer may not be cut and dried, but when all factors are tallied up, the answer is usually yes. Travel agents representing Disney are in the know on discounts and provide trip planning services you… Continue reading Saving Money on a Disney Vacation: Is It Cheaper to Book with a Travel Agent?
Should You Go to Disney World in Winter? 10 Things to Know Before You Go
Lower temperatures and shorter lines, it sounds like the perfect Disney World vacation, but before you decide to do Disney World in the winter, there are six things you should consider first. 1. Orlando Winter Weather While average temperatures from November through February are in the seventies during the day, nighttime lows dip into the… Continue reading Should You Go to Disney World in Winter? 10 Things to Know Before You Go
