There are a few things I have learned to help make planning a Disney Vacation a bit easier.  These tips can sometimes be overlooked in the grand scheme of trip planning.  It can be the difference between being that cheerful laughing family headed back on the Disney monorail or the wiped out and glazed over one.  We all know that ...

6. Understand that crowds are inevitable Realizing how crowded Walt Disney World can sometimes be might leave you with some sense of disappointment. Before booking your next vacation do some research into which times of the year will be the most crowded. If you must travel during a peak tourism season in Orlando, come to terms with the fact that ...

Politely confront them (depending on the situation) It’s important to know which situation is acceptable to confront the offender when someone is rude to you at a theme park. If someone steps right in front of you at the spot you’ve just been camping out at for an hour to see the parade, it is generally acceptable to say something ...

by Brittany DiCologero 10. Know that your first trip with kids will be different If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World since you had children, your next trip might not be quite like the ones you remember. If you’re used to going nonstop while you’re in the parks, and rising early and staying out late, a trip with kids ...

Guests spend months planning and looking forward to their Walt Disney World vacations, from the attractions that they want to experience to the foods that they want to try. With so much to do and see while exploring the four parks and resorts, guests might lose track of some simple tips or tasks that can make all the difference in ...

8. Every seat is a good seat One thing that rookies might not know about a Disney vacation is that every seat really is a good seat at a show in the parks. When you go to a show while the parks are crowded, you will most likely be asked to move all the way to the end of the ...

9. Have your camera ready If you love photographing your Disney vacation, parades can be the perfect opportunities to get some great photos of your favorite characters. Just remember, a lot of the parade floats for the Festival of Fantasy parade are very tall, so holding up larger photography devices like tablets may obstruct the view of guests behind you. ...

10. People watching People watching is one of the in-park hobbies I really picked up on while I was living near Disney during my college program. Because I was able to go to the parks so often, I had no problems just finding a bench to sit on and relax in the parks. As you’d imagine, Disney really does make ...

Walt Disney World is home to over twenty beautiful resorts each with their own unique theme and setting. The resorts are broken down into three categories, with Deluxe being the most expensive, Value being the least expensive, and Moderate falling in the middle. No matter what price range, each Disney resort features beautiful pools, intricate themes and environments, and world ...

The Magic Kingdom is home to seven distinct lands each filled with unique attractions, shopping, and dining options. With so much to do and see, a visit to the Magic Kingdom can be overwhelming when guests try to do everything. The first thing to accept is that it is impossible to see everything in the park in one day. However, ...