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  • Why the Winter Season at Walt Disney World Is a GREAT Time to Visit!

    11/29/2022 • Holidays & Events, Tips, Walt Disney World • I have loved visiting Walt Disney World in all four seasons. I especially love Fall when I can experience Halloween or Christmas in the parks. However, my absolute favorite time of the year to visit the parks is that sweet spot in January and February – the holidays are over and you can finally breathe again, life quiets down a little, and you can enjoy a little “you” time again. That’s what this time of the year feels like for me at Walt Disney World. Crowds have calmed down, allowing you to enjoy the parks with a little more wiggle room between you and fellow guests The weather is no longer hot and humid. January thru March see average temps in the mid-70s. As is always the case in Florida, there is some rain, but it’s well past hurricane season. Starting around mid-January, it’s no longer peak season, and you’ll […]

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  • How to Best Prepare for Travel and Leave the Worries at Home…a Checklist!

    11/15/2022 • Tips • As your departure day quickly approaches, here are some helpful tips for preparing for your next vacation!   Preparing Your Work: Tie up loose ends at work so you can better avoid calls while you are on vacation. Set your voicemail and email to alert colleagues and customers of your days away from the office.   Preparing Your Home: Ask a friend or neighbor to pick up your daily mail and news flyers and hold them for your return. Ask a friend or neighbor to water your lawn, if needed. For winter months, ask them to plow your driveway if it snows and drive up your driveway to create tire marks in the snow. If you are kenneling your animals, remember most boarding services require up to date health care for your dogs and cats. Set timers on lights in your house. For exterior lights, use automatic lights around entrances. […]

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  • A Trip-of-a-Lifetime to Costa Rica with Adventures by Disney

    11/1/2022 • Adventures by Disney, Reviews • When you hear the name Disney, you probably think of Mickey Mouse and theme parks. In addition to many other experiences and destinations, Disney also offers organized land tours across the U.S. and around the globe. Adventures by Disney allows families, friends, and even solo guests to explore amazing destinations together knowing that they will receive the same level of entertainment, service, accommodations, safety and VIP access that comes with the Disney name. Adventures by Disney’s Costa Rican itinerary is geared towards adventurers and thrill seekers excited to navigate the waters and rainforests of Costa Rica while enjoying the culture, traditions, food, and the beautiful scenery and wildlife that make up this gorgeous part of the world. This is a very active adventure with highlights including white water rafting, zip lining above the canopy, and snorkeling.  There is always a secondary option for guests who are unwilling or unable to […]

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  • How Young is Too Young for a Visit to Disney?

    10/4/2022 • Tips, Walt Disney World • We all want to share that special Disney magic with our children, but determining when is the right time to start visiting the Happiest Place on Earth can prove more complicated than a simple visit to meet Mickey Mouse. Here are some tips to help you decide if your child is ready to experience all the magic that the World of Disney has to offer! When is the right time? Everyone around you will offer differing opinions, but no one knows your child like you do. When determining if your child is ready, there are several things you should factor in: Does your little one require a nap? Do you have a schedule that is hard to stray from without major meltdowns? Does your child have any special requirements that will require extra planning or assistance? You can plan half days for playtime in the park which would accommodate naps back at the resort, or you […]

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  • An Out of This World Journey Aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!

    9/13/2022 • Walt Disney World • (Don’t worry – no spoilers here!) You’ve seen the movies, fallen in love with Chewbacca and Grogu, and maybe you’ve even visited the planet of Batuu (at Star Wars; Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios). Did you ever think it would be possible to actually be a PART of the Star Wars story? Now is your chance! The brand new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser lets you do just that. Immerse yourself in the story by interacting with characters and crew members aboard the Halcyon, an MPO-1400 model starcruiser from the Chandrila Charter Company. Complete missions aboard the starcruiser as well as on your excursion to Batuu to help the Resistance or serve the First Order, or simply enjoy watching other passengers as all the storylines play out. This is a highly immersive experience, so the more you play along, the further into the story you will go. What’s […]

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  • What to Expect on Embarkation Day

    7/19/2022 • Cruises, Tips • Your Disney cruise is booked and the countdown clock is tickin’! You’ve scoured the internet for tips, booked excursions, scheduled a princess meet and greet, and are ready to order your Mickey bar at midnight from room service, but what should you expect on embarkation day? Let’s break it down so you make the most of your first afternoon exploring the ship! Online Check-In - 30 days prior to sailing, you can begin the online check-in. Add your flights, ensure your names and passport details are correct and select a port arrival time. Safe Passage - 15 days prior to sailing, all guests must create their own Safe Passage profiles which will confirm your vaccination status and approve you for sailing. *Pre-Cruise Covid Test - View the Know Before You Go guide for complete details: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/experience-updates/us/ * Fully vaccinated Guests on sailings departing US and Canadian ports must provide proof […]

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  • Resting Spots For the Whole Family at Walt Disney World

    6/7/2022 • Walt Disney World • Whether it’s a hot day, someone needs a quiet place to relax, or a little one needs a short nap, here are some great spots in the Disney parks for the whole family to sit and unwind. Magic Kingdom • The area outside the Tangled bathrooms in Fantasyland. Not only does this area provide shade, but there are also charging ports in the faux tree stumps. • The Carousel of Progress – although this is an attraction, it is indoors, air-conditioned, and is about 20 minutes long! Be warned, though – because this attraction is in a revolving theater, once this show begins, you may not leave the theater until the show is over. • Tomorrowland Terrace • Tom Sawyer Island • Liberty Belle Riverboat – enjoy a scenic 12-minute ride around the Rivers of America EPCOT • American Heritage Gallery inside the American Adventure Pavilion • The Living Seas […]

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  • Scooter and ECV Rentals at the Walt Disney World Resort

    1/21/2022 • Walt Disney World • Walt Disney World guests can expect to walk a minimum of 7,000 steps per day in the parks. For guests who would be more comfortable using a scooter or ECV, here are some quick tips for using a mobility device in the parks. Where to Rent: Rent directly at the parks - If you only want a scooter for the day, you can rent one at the front of each of the four theme parks. Downside - Rentals are first come, first served. You cannot take the scooter back to your resort hotel or on resort transportation. $50 per day, plus a $20 refundable deposit. If you are park hopping, be sure to keep your receipt. You will need to return your rental before leaving the park. When you arrive at the next park, pending availability, you will be able to show your receipt for that day to rent another […]

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  • Get “Sorted” Before Your Next Visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios!

    12/4/2021 • Tips, Universal Studios • Want to make your Harry Potter trip a little more magical? If you are a Harry Potter fan, you may already have your favorite Hogwart’s house. To add to the fun of your visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, visit the official site for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter before you arrive at the park (or while standing in line to get in). You can learn all about Harry Potter, Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and even get sorted into one of the four Hogwart’s houses! Let’s get started! Start the fun at www.wizardingworld.com. You must create an account before you can begin your journey. Enter your email address, create a password (a combination of numbers and upper and lower case letter), and end your complete birth date.{Important to note: guests must be at least 13 years old to register}. You will need […]

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  • The Wand Ceremony at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    10/8/2021 • Universal Studios • Are you a Harry Potter fan dreaming of visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando or Hollywood? If so, do not overlook the famous Wand Ceremony at Ollivander’s, Makers of Fine Wands. It was a very hot and sunny Summer day at Universal Studios Hollywood. The line was about an hour wait. My daughter, Hunter, was the only one excited about waiting in line to enter the shop. This was her ONE request for our visit. So, we all waited as the line slowly moved around the queue until we finally reached the front of the line. (You can visit the shop without going through the ceremony room). The staff at Ollivander’s brings you in small groups into the ceremony room where one of Ollivander’s wand makers chooses one lucky guest to be selected by a wand. The room is dimly lit. There are stacks and stacks […]

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  • Nancy was amazing. We wanted to do the new Star Wars Starcruiser and her assistance was incredible. She must have been on hold with Disney for hours booking our stay and setting up all the reservations. It made the trip as stress free as a Disney vacation can be.

  • Thanks to Nancy, my family and I had the best family vacation ever!!! In 2019 we used Nancy to assist us with the planning and booking our Disney World vacation. Her attention to detail was simply more than expected. No stone was left unturned. After such an amazing experience with Nancy, we contacted her again to plan my retirement/family vacation. The trip was originally planned for October 2020, but a not so funny thing happened on the way to Disney...the COVID shutdown. We then moved our travel date back to October 2021 and encountered another glitch in the plans, which required yet another change. We finally settled on February 2022 as our go live date. Despite all the obstacles involved with getting both of my sons -- one of who was traveling from CA --- and their families together for the big event, Nancy was never undaunted. She was available […]

  • Thanks to Nancy I didn't have to do any planning or worrying before or during our trip to Disney! She took great care planning out every detail of our trip thoughtfully and thoroughly. The special touches she added to make our trip extra special shows how much she loves her job and helping make each family's trip unique and special. We truly appreciate everything Nancy did for us and look forward to having her plan our next trip to Disney! ~Larissa Elliott

  • I have been to Disney World several times and have always planned/booked it myself. In the past, I have spent countless hours on the phone making reservations, set my alarm for crazy hours to get that perfect reservation or fast pass, and poured over park maps and schedules to plan the perfect trip. (I may have Disney control issues). No more! Nancy Wideman has scheduled our vacation this year. Her experience and expertise have given me the freedom to just let go of the reins and enjoy the ride!

  • I can tell you this. It would have been a total nightmare if not for you. You nailed everything. Please let me say that without your help, this would've been just a trip to Florida. Instead, it was a vacation to Disney, and from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. I never would've been able to pull that off!

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