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Disney in August, Is It a Good Time to Go?

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 7, 2024 / 0 Comments

As Disney travel bloggers (and now agents) we’re often asked when is the best time to take a Disney vacation. Frequently, travelers want to know about Disney in August and whether it is a good time to visit Disney World. As with any other month of the year, there are pros and cons about a … Read more

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15 Essential Tips for Your First Time at Disney World: Harness the Magic Now

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 5, 2024 / 3 Comments

Last updated Sept. 25, 2024 After our first time at Disney World, I lamented to a friend who lived in Utah that a four-day trip hadn’t been nearly long enough. As a long-time veteran of Disneyland in California, she was puzzled by this. How could I possibly spend more than four days at Disney parks? … Read more

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Expert Tips for Navigating the Disney World Monorail System: Top Questions Answered

By Kathleen Hesketh / May 5, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Disney World monorail system is a quintessential part of a Disney vacation and one aspect that sets the resort apart from other theme park experiences. As such, guests planning a trip to Disney World have a lot of questions about using the Disney World monorail. So, we’re answering the most common questions, based on … Read more

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The Walt Disney World Monorail- What It Is and Why You’d Use It

By Ali Patton / May 2, 2024 / 11 Comments

Is it a vital piece of Disney World transportation, or just a futuristic novelty? The Walt Disney World monorail is a bit of both. History of the Disney World Monorail The Walt Disney World monorail is part of the complimentary internal transportation. This futuristic vision of Walt Disney incorporates train-like vehicles into a raised track … Read more

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50+ Unbelievable Disney World Secrets Uncovered

By Ali Patton / April 29, 2024 / 15 Comments

Disney World Secrets are something every Disney fan wonders and even dreams about. The house of Mouse is known for keeping more than a few. From new and abandoned projects to affordable dining, secret clubs and more, we’ve got the dirt on the secrets of Disney World. Disney World Secret Places 1.  Tri-Circle-D Ranch It’s … Read more

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The Ultimate Checklist for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Success

By Kathleen Hesketh / April 29, 2024 / 24 Comments

You’ve finally decided to take the most magical of family vacations and have started your Walt Disney World vacation planning. Suddenly, the enormity of the task becomes real as you begin encountering tips for everything from finding the best airfare, to purchasing park tickets and making dining reservations. There is even a new language to … Read more

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Beyond Fantasy: A Practical Guide to Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts

By Kathleen Hesketh / April 29, 2024 / 1 Comment

Disney World’s deluxe resorts grace the upper tier of the resort list, offering first-class amenities inside graceful theming. If you like the idea of swimming with a magically cascading teapot, watching animals on an African savannah from your room, or riding the Disney monorail, a deluxe resort might be the sprinkling of Disney magic you’re … Read more

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Packing for Disney World: Disney Vacation Planning Essentials

By Kathleen Hesketh / April 28, 2024 / 1 Comment

Packing for Disney World may be the last step in your vacation planning process, but it is by no means the least important.  When it comes to creating your Disney World packing list, you’ll need to think about what you need in the parks as well as during your journey. Of course, there are the … Read more

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An Oregon Foodie’s Guide to the Best Corvallis Restaurants

By Ali Patton / April 27, 2024 / Comments Off on An Oregon Foodie’s Guide to the Best Corvallis Restaurants

When it comes to Oregon food, many people think of Portland, but when visiting Oregon, food in Corvallis can be just as delectable and zany, only a little closer to home for many of us in this college town! Come with us on a food journey around Corvallis, Oregon. Bo & Vine Burgers BO and … Read more

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Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants and the Ones to Avoid

By Ali Patton / April 26, 2024 / 2 Comments

When it comes to Walt Disney World dining, Hollywood Studios seems to be the most difficult place to eat. Magic Kingdom has castle dining and a wonderful buffet, EPCOT has the delectable and diverse food inside the World Showcase, and Animal Kingdom has elaborately themed food in Africa and Pandora. Unfortunately, when it comes to … Read more

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