Summer holidays come and go in the blink of an eye, Fridays are the best; Mondays are not, and you'll be waiting in some long lines for rides and attractions during your Walt Disney World vacation—all of these things are facts. I can't help you with the summer holidays and Monday/Friday facts, but I can offer some reassurance when it comes to those lineups at Disney. If you can't score a FastPass for certain attractions, know that there are some queues that go above and beyond to make …
10 Ways to Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World
Each time I tell someone we always plan our Walt Disney World trips to take place during the month of August, I'm always asked about the heat. Yes, it's HOT in Florida in August...but the timing just works well for us for several reasons. The kids are out of school, it's a fun last hurrah before September rolls around, and there are often discounts available at this time. Not to mention, we really don't mind the heat. Over the years, I've managed to find the best ways for us beat the heat at …
Four Places to Blow Your New Year’s Resolutions
Sooooo….how are those “New Year! New You!” fitness resolutions working out for ya? Still on track? Great job! Covering the mirrors and eating ice cream from the tub? Welcome to the club. C’mon this cannot be a surprise. I mean it’s mid-April! We knew what this was when we went into it. Celebrate keeping your resolutons for three months…errr three weeks…errr….two days…and move on. Those new years resolutions you made in December when the world looked shiny and bright and ready for renewal? …
Disney MagicBand 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Vacation
This past summer during our Walt Disney World Resort vacation, we were introduced to the wonderful world of MagicBands. We've been to Disney several times, but this last visit was the first time MagicBands were available to us. Having used the old "key to the world" cards in the past, I have to say my preference is the MagicBand. Good to Know: If your preference is to use the key to the world cards, they are still available, you just have to ask! So...what exactly are MagicBands? What …
Immerse Yourself in the World of Harry Potter
Less than a month after the new Diagon Alley and Hogswart Express opened in the summer of 2014, just over 1 million people made the trek to visit the crown jewel at Universal Studios Orlando. By the time we made it there in the fall, there were probably a million more, and it's not hard to see why people will be flocking here for years and years to come. Those not familiar with the books or movies may walk by this new attraction at Universal Studios with a bit of a yawn. While there's no …
