food IS a theme park
Have you ever been surprised by Disney World? We sure have.
Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire
This week we learned about the return of a favorite transportation method, we saw a return to pre-pandemic life, and we even witnessed a derailment (yes!). Check it all out here (and more!).
Planning for Disney World can be overwhelming, to say the least, and it’s HIGHLY likely you will forget certain things!
Disney World Main Entrance
You’ve got a LOT on your plate when it comes to preparing for your magical vacation, so inevitably there will be things that get overlooked. And that’s totally okay! We’re going to share some of them with you so that you have a better chance of not forgetting said things!
It’s time for the $1,000 question (sometimes literally) — are you staying on-property or off-property at Disney World?
Pool at Club Wyndham
Disney World resort guests get certain perks, like being able to enter the theme parks early and use free transportation like buses, Monorails, and the Skyliner. But a lot of the hotels outside of Disney World are a LOT cheaper and are just as nice as (if not nicer than) those on-property hotels. So if you DO decide to stay off-property during your Disney World vacation, how can you tackle the theme parks to have an awesome day without the added perks? [Read more…]
You’ve already got work, school, kids, family life, groceries, meal prep, your dying plants that you need to somehow revive. Add onto that planning a Disney trip with its complications about Park Passes, Genie+, dining reservations made 60 days in advance, and it can be…a lot. 😬
Woody says “Don’t make these Disney World mistakes.”
Truly, planning a Disney World vacation can be a daunting task. There are some things you might forget to do, or that you don’t know you need to do, or that you just DON’T do that could ruin your vacation. But don’t worry. Don’t stress out. As the song says, “you’ve got a friend in me!” Today we’re sharing our words of warning, along with lots of tips, to help you avoid those big mistakes that could ruin your trip!
Have you ever spent hundreds of hours planning your Disney World trip only to get there and realize that you made more mistakes in the planning process than you can count on two hands?
Disney Springs
We get it, it’s easy! You can end up hating the Disney hotel that you booked (and paid thousands of dollars to stay at), having to console your kiddos after taking them on a ride that you thought was well-suited for children, or end up walking around the parks with a hangry family after you come to find that the next mobile order window isn’t for another three hours. But, all these mistakes are avoidable and we’re going to let you in on all our little tips and secrets that will ensure you enjoy your visit to Disney Springs!
Do you ever want to just run off to Paris for the weekend? We understand. The City of Lights is an exciting place with art, culture, history, fashion — oh, and Disneyland Paris is located there, duh!
©Disney || Disneyland Paris
Well, it’s not directly in the city, the resort is about 20 miles east, but you get the picture! Running away to Disneyland Paris for the weekend isn’t realistic for everyone, but it’s about to be a whole lot easier for people located in the U.K. — London, in particular!
Staying at a Disney World Resort hotel will ensure that you’re fully immersed in the Disney “magic” throughout the entirety of your stay. But, just like the parks, they’re NOT always perfect.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Like other unforeseen problems in Disney World, from gift card snafus to Park Pass hangups, the hotels have their OWN set of issues, including some that no one seems to talk about! The good news is that if you’re gonna run into a problem, Disney World is probably the best place for that to happen. But the bad news is problems in Disney World can be inevitable — even in the cozy confines of your hotel. So, allow us to shed some light on some particularly frustrating hotel problems that NO ONE is talking about!
The Disney Skyliner has had a rather turbulent two years since its opening in 2019.
Walt Disney World Skyliner
The transportation system is beloved by guests and has been praised for the convenience it provides to those staying at connected resorts, but it has also had a few “crashes” and closures in the past. Recently, the transportation system went under a short refurbishment, but just days after reopening, one line is closed down!
The Disney Skyliner is one of the newest and most convenient transportation options in Disney World.
Disney Skyliner
You get to board a gondola and travel through the sky — so it’s basically a ride outside of the parks! The Skyliner connects a few Disney World Resort hotels with two Disney Parks, but this transportation option will be unavailable for a few days. Find out if you’ll be affected on your next Disney World trip.
So, you’re going to Disney World and you’ve decided you don’t want to completely rely on the Disney World transportation system. Or, maybe you’re staying at an off-site hotel and need a way to get to and from the resort. Or, you’re just trying to figure out how to get from the Orlando International Airport to your Disney World hotel now that Disney’s Magical Express has been discontinued.
Ah, the Walt Disney World main gate!
Well, unless you’re willing to pay the hefty price of renting a car and then paying to park at your hotel or at the parks, one of your best options might be a rideshare service like Uber. But, how exactly do you use Uber in Disney World? Where can Uber pick you up and drop you off in the parks? And, are there ways to really maximize how you use it? Rest assured — we’re breaking it all down and giving you some of our BEST tips for using Uber at Disney World!
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