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Disney World Trip Planning

Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Planning the Vacation of a Lifetime

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Disney World Vacation Planning

Why You Might Want to Work with a Disney Travel Agent

Learn how a Disney World travel agent can simplify your vacation planning and how to find the best agent for you.

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What Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: 2024 Dates and More

By Kathleen Hesketh | October 15, 2024

Last updated October 24, 2024 It’s the premier party event of the holidays, and it takes place at the happiest place on earth. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party brings an extra dose of magic to the Christmas season, with magical rides, parades and special events, including a cookie stroll and free hot chocolate. If you’re … Read more

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Why We Love Walt Disney World Vacation Packages (and You Should Too)

By Kathleen Hesketh | September 20, 2024

Walt Disney World vacation packages come in all sizes, designed to fit multiple travel styles and budgets. From packages with bundled ground transportation to all-inclusive deals, you’re bound to find a package to Walt Disney World to make your trip both magical and efficient. The question many travelers ask is whether they need to book … Read more

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Magical Holidays at Disney World: Upcoming Festivities and Events

By Kathleen Hesketh | September 15, 2024

Holidays are special times for families and friends to come together and make unforgettable memories. What better way to celebrate than by spending your holidays at Disney World? Boasting a variety of seasonal experiences, from Halloween to Easter, and everything in between, this popular travel destination knows how to deliver the seasonal fun. Join us … Read more

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Disney World Luxury Planning

Disney World and the VIP Traveler

America’s favorite theme park is re-entering the travel space as a top-tier travel destination.

Disney World Vacation Planning Tips, Tricks and Strategies

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The Walt Disney World Skyliner: A Whole New Highway in the Sky

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 15, 2024

If you’re planning a Disney World vacation, you might be excited to learn that there is a new member of the complimentary transportation system: the Walt Disney World Skyliner. You can think of it as another highway in the sky, a cousin to Walt’s original monorail, only this time, the parks feeling the special love … Read more

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Walt Disney World Boats: Using Water Transportation with the Mouse

By Ali Patton | May 15, 2024

When it comes to Walt Disney World transportation, boats seem to be the most underrated mode. In reality, Disney World boats are one of the best, and most relaxing ways to get around and enjoy the participating parks. Where do Disney World Boats Travel: Covering Boat Routes? Disney World boats, also known as water taxis, … Read more

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Are You Asking the RIGHT Disney World Questions? Critical Things to Know When Planning a Trip

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 11, 2024

We recently took a look at reams of search engine data to determine what sort of Disney World questions were being researched on the internet. We were surprised to find that some of the least searched queries were related to vital information that anyone planning a trip to Disney World would want to know. So, … Read more

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

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 7, 2024

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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guests enjoying Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on their first time at Disney World.
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15 Essential Tips for Your First Time at Disney World: Harness the Magic Now

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 5, 2024

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

By Ali Patton | May 2, 2024

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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The Ultimate Checklist for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Success

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 29, 2024

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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Packing for Disney World: Disney Vacation Planning Essentials

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 28, 2024

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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Disney World Extended Evening Hours: Exclusive Access for Deluxe Resort Guests

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 24, 2024

If you’ve ever given thought to staying at Disney World deluxe resort, the House of Mouse is now sweetening the pot with new Disney World extended evening hours. As the name implies, Disney’s extended evening hours offer guests the opportunity to enter or stay late in one of its parks after hours. With recent years … Read more

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Disney World on a Budget

Disney World Travel Discounts

Learn how to save on your Disney World Vacation

Disney World Travel Budgeting

Tips and Tricks for making the most of your Disney World budget

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Financing Your Disney Dream: Plan Now, Pay Later Disney World Vacation Payment Plan

By Kathleen Hesketh | September 5, 2024

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 … Read more

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How to Afford Disney World in 2024: Insider Secrets for Doing Disney Cheap

By Kathleen Hesketh | July 18, 2024

According to a survey conducted late last year, over 90% of respondents feel that a Disney vacation is too pricey for the average family to afford. In fact, half have postponed a trip after being surprised by the cost of tickets or food and beverage. Unfortunately, these travelers don’t understand how to budget for and … Read more

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Is the Disney Credit Card Worth it? A Disney Credit Card Review

By Kathleen Hesketh | July 15, 2024

The Disney Visa card, offered by Chase, rewards card members with points for every dollar spent. However, with so many travel cards on the market, you’re likely wondering if the Chase Disney Visa card is really worth it or if you’d be better off with another card. In this Disney credit card review, we’ll cover … Read more

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How to Save Money at Disney World: 22 Tried and True Tips

By Ali Patton | June 2, 2024

One of the biggest questions Disney fans have is how to save money at Disney World. Disney vacation deliver unparalleled memories, but do have a higher price tag than a road trip to your local amusement park. To keep a healthy budger, many travelers look for savvy money-saving tips. So, we’ve put together every big … Read more

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Finding Disney World Cheap Hotels: Where to Get Discounts on Disney World Hotels

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 31, 2024

If you’re visiting Disney World on a budget, there is no need to scrape the bottom of the barrel looking for cheap Disney World accommodations. Fortunately, discounts on Disney World hotels do exist, and when combined with other Disney World resort deals can provide some affordable offerings. To make the process as quick and simple … Read more

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What Is Memory Maker at Disney World?

By Ali Patton | March 26, 2024

The Disney Memory Maker is a way to receive all Photopass photos taken of you and your group during your trip, including ride photos, but how much will you pay and is the Disney Memory Maker worth it? What is Disney Memory Maker? So, you’ve booked a trip to Walt Disney World? You’ve selected your … Read more

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10 Savvy Ways to Spend Leftover Disney World Vacation Budget

By Ali Patton | March 14, 2024

Walt Disney World has a reputation for being costly, but completely worth it. That means you’ve likely spent quite a bit of time coming up with a Disney World vacation budget. In fact, many travelers get so good at planning their vacation costs that they run into a different problem: How to best spend their … Read more

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Cheapest Way to Go to Disney World in 2024: Planning a Trip to Disney World on a Budget

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 26, 2024

Visiting Disney World can be expensive. We’ve been there and know what budgeting for Disney is like. We’ve done the same cost-crunching that you’re likely doing today, have searched out every discount, looking for the cheapest way to go to Disney World. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to save money on a trip to Disney … Read more

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Is Booking the Disney Free Dining Plan Promotion Really a Good Deal?

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 20, 2024

If you’re new to Disney, or you’re a more carefree Seconds-to-Go type traveler, you may have never heard of the Disney free dining promotion. If so, you’re probably wondering what free dining at Disney entails and if it’s really the exciting deal the name would suggest. Well, stick with us. We’re about to explain what … Read more

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Your Guide to the Hidden Side

The amazing secrets and little-known facts about Disney parks and rides.

Disney World Secrets

Exploring the secret magic that makes Disney World special

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Take a Hidden Cruise down De-Nile, Revealing Disney World Jungle Cruise Secrets

By Kathleen Hesketh | August 6, 2024

The Disney World Jungle Cruise ride is a Disney classic. It goes back to the days of Walt Disney, and is one of his original creations. After hearing a mother tell her son that since they had already experienced the Jungle Cruise ride, they were not going to ride it again, Walt decided to always … Read more

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Epcot Secrets You Don’t Want to Miss

By Ali Patton | August 5, 2024

When it comes to the mystery of Disney, EPCOT secrets come in much larger numbers than any other park. EPCOT has been special from the beginning; it did stem from an original Walt Disney idea after all. The Beginnings of EPCOT and EPCOT Secrets In the early days, EPCOT was not conceived as a theme … Read more

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25 Secrets of Animal Kingdom: Facts Disney World Doesn’t Want You to Know

By Ali Patton | July 29, 2024

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is part zoo, part amusement park, and all fun for everyone. Explore these secrets of Animal Kingdom, and then be sure to check some of them out during your next visit. What is Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Animal Kingdom is Disney’s take on a zoo. The park is part zoo, part Disney … Read more

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Disney’s Expedition Everest Ride and the Secrets of the Hidden Legend

By Ali Patton | July 21, 2024

If you love exploring Disney World secrets, then you’ve come to the right place as the Expedition Everest ride is chock of them. Themed around the mystery and secrets of the ever-illusive monster of the mountain, the Yeti ride at Disney World gives you an experience that takes you deep inside a the frozen peaks … Read more

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7+ Things Disney World Should Bring Back Pronto

By Kathleen Hesketh | July 17, 2024

Guests agree, there are just some things Disney World should bring back. We’ve assemble our list of fan favorites, in no particular order. Take a look and let us know if you agree. Please Mr. Disney, Bring Back Early Morning Magic Long considered by us as the best splurge at Disney World, Early Morning Magic … Read more

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Disney World Christmas Time Secrets and More

By Ali Patton | May 16, 2024

Last update Oct. 24, 2024 Disney World is known for being one of the most magical places on Earth, and at Walt Disney World, Christmas time is handled with the same magic. In a matter of days, or in some cases hours, parks and resorts transform into winter wonderlands, fit for royalty. If you and … Read more

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Disney Secrets and Little Known Facts About Classic Disney Rides- Splash Mountain

By Ali Patton | May 16, 2024

Splash Mountain is a Disney ride staple. No Disney Vacation is complete without a plunge into the brier patch. With the mountain being so popular, you may think you know everything about it, but the classic ride is hiding a number of the most mysterious of Disney World secrets. Splash Mountain’s Special Moving Parts Splash … Read more

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50+ Unbelievable Disney World Secrets Uncovered

By Ali Patton | April 29, 2024

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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Disney World Vs Disneyland Rides, Finding the Biggest Thrills

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 26, 2024

When comparing Disney World vs Disneyland rides, the debate is endless. Which park offers more attractions or better thrills, the list goes on and on. Before entering the debate, however, we first need to define what is considered a ride. Disney World has 171 attractions, and Disneyland has 91. In Disney terms, attractions do not … Read more

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