by Brittany DiCologero 7. No need to carry hotel keys With Magic Bands, there is no need to have a separate hotel room key. How many times have you gone back to your resort after a long day at the parks only to realize you’ll need to spend an extra five minutes or so digging for your resort key at ...

(Photo: Four Seasons Pool, Kissimmee) While I generally recommend staying on Disney property, there are a few reasons why you might want to consider staying off property. For the average Disney guest, staying on property makes the most sense, both in terms of finance and convenience. However, if any of the following points apply to you, you might want to ...

A lot of people confuse Disney’s BoardWalk for Disney Springs. They are two completely different places. Disney’s BoardWalk is a good way to still have the Disney magic in a more relaxed setting. Since it is not part of one of the theme parks, it is free to get in. Whether you are local or from out of town, here ...

I have always stayed at a Disney resort during our Disney vacations. I looked into it a couple times to see what the cost difference would be versus the benefits of staying on property and I found that there are just too many benefits to staying on property that are crucial to my family’s experience and vacation plans. Some of ...

Make payments on the trip When booking a Disney vacation package, you do not need to immediately pay in full for your trip. You can book the deposit, and make payments in amounts of at least $20 leading up to your trip. This may make paying for a Disney vacation much more manageable for you. Following from this point, some ...