There are as many variations of vacation preparation as there are attractions at Walt Disney World. Some people just show up and wing it; others schedule nearly every hour of the day. Me, I’m something right of center since I do create a summary spreadsheet, make my ADRs well in advance, and compile a list of the “must do” things for my trip, which I carry with me and check-off. For this year’s trip I’ll also be bringing … more
Disney Magical Express, Car Rental Center, and Airline Check-In There is so much I want to review from our trip to Walt Disney World, I almost didn’t know where to start, and then I thought why not at the beginning. Or, at least from the time we arrived at the Orland International Airport. This was actually the first trip that we used Disney Magical Express (DME), so that is a good place to start. In addition, we rented a car on site which is also … more
Continuing our trip planning: The Early Bird Catches the ADR We’re getting deep into our planning for a fall trip to Walt Disney World during the 2010 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, but as I explained last week, this is not the only reason we’re going. Another is to build my photo collection to use in “A World View” and its related blogs which I have been building since we returned from our trip last December. And we love … more
Taking a trip to Walt Disney World always sounds like a great idea, but what if you decide two weeks or a month before you travel. Wow, speaking of stress. One of my facebook friends sent me a note asking for suggestions about a last minute visit during Easter. Hey, last minute is bad enough, but during a School Break period like Easter, Oy Vey. However, I had a few ideas, contacted my Magical Blogorail buddies for suggestions, and searched the web for more experience to draw upon. The result is … more
We love Walt Disney World for attractions, resorts, restaurants, characters and more. But for many of us who return time after time, there is always something a little less traveled at the "World" that also brings us back. This series is about some lesser known or frequented Disney magic that helps make the experience special or unique, and which takes you off the beaten path at Walt Disney World. I wanted to point out events or activities at WDW Resorts which are open to all guests, … more
Blogger Bruce and DW Mary Ann captured by a Disney PhotoPass Photographer Today I’d like to talk about the Disney PhotoPass Service. Some people will rave about PhotoPass and others will say the charges are too high for the number of pictures. My opinion is that it depends. It depends on whether this is your first time using PhotoPass. I think there is real value to using PhotoPass at least for one vacation; or every vacation … more
We love Walt Disney World for attractions, resorts, restaurants, characters and more. But for many of us who return time after time, there is always something a little less traveled at the "World" that also brings us back. This series is about some lesser known or frequented Disney magic that helps make the experience special or unique… and which takes you off the beaten path at Walt Disney World. Fishing has been part of the Disney experience way before even Disneyland … more
Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation: How Long to Stay? Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation Planning a vacation can be something that some dread, while others relish. How much time you choose to take in planning your Walt Disney World Vacation is up to you. Experience shows that taking the time to do at least some basic planning can help you save money and make the most out of your vacation time at Disney World. If you are investing … more
Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation: When To Visit Since the Walt Disney World Resort is not your ordinary theme park, you need to take a different approach when planning to visit. Even if you are not a planner by nature, you can greatly enhance your visit by planning some key elements of your trip. A Walt Disney World Vacation is not cheap by any means, so you want to make sure that you invest some time up front in order to help … more
We’ve completed the basic structure of our vacation plan… hotel, airline, restaurant ADRs, special events, tickets and park choices. Onsite transportation is still up in the air, but Magical Express is likely. Some attractions and visits are on the tentative schedule, more choices and planning is necessary to be sure our goals are met. Pop Century Resort In Part I we were reviewing our funding, the hotel, and the appearance of … more