DisneyTips.com Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

1) Go right to a park! Whenever I arrive for my Walt Disney World vacation, I try to get an early flight, so I can check into the hotel and get right to a park in the morning. I usually go right to EPCOT after I check in, because it’s my favorite, but I definitely enjoy arriving in Orlando early ...

1) The weather If you’re from Florida, chances are you’re from somewhere with colder weather. Like many retirees who move to Florida, part of their motivation to do so is the weather. If you’re retiring soon and can’t see yourself dealing with shoveling snow, or you cringe every time the temperature drops below 40 degrees, moving to Florida (especially near ...

1) After New Year’s Day Overall, January is a slow month for the parks, though there are a few exceptions. New Years is a busy time in the parks, as many guests are still around from the holidays. Once schools go back in session, these crowds will thin out, although New Year’s Eve and Day are some of the most ...

The Disney Dining Plan can be a great way to eat at some of your favorite Disney restaurants and save you “up to 30%” off the cost of dining at the resort. Many Disney fans have strong opinions about whether or not the dining plan is worth it, but only you can decide if it’s worth getting for your family. ...

1) Travel during busy weeks, especially for a first visit Choosing a time frame for your Walt Disney World vacation can be challenging, especially if you have tricky schedules due to work or school obligations.Even if you are tied down with work, or limited to traveling during school vacation weeks, there are still some weeks that I would advise against ...

by Brittany DiCologero Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is one of my favorite resorts at Walt Disney World for so many reasons– the ability to walk to Epcot, the variety of entertainment, and the excellent attention to detail in terms of theming. I always enjoy visiting the Boardwalk either in between visits to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, or later in the evening ...

Flame Tree Barbecue is one of my favorite quick service restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort. It can be difficult to find high quality quick service locations that also include barbecue menu items, but Flame Tree definitely does it right! While browsing the quick service options in Animal Kingdom, here are seven things you’re sure to love if you ...

10) Create a budget The first step to budgeting any kind of vacation is simply to have a set budget to keep in mind. Without planning on keeping expenses under a certain amount, it will be very difficult to keep from spending lots of extra (and unnecessary) money. Once you determine the limit for the most money you would spend, ...

1) Travel during value seasons Value seasons are the slower times of year when resort room rates are at their lowest, and there are typically discounts available on the website to entice more guests to visit during the off season. Of course, traveling during the off season may not always be possible due to school or work obligations, but if ...

10) They’re easy to find In terms of souvenirs, pressed pennies are among the easiest to find. In fact, they’re practically everywhere. You can easily find pressed penny machines in shops, restaurants, resort lobbies, and outside attractions. [google_ad_btf] 9) They’re fun to collect Because pressed pennies can easily be found all over the Walt Disney World Resort, they can be ...