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9/13/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
For families with little girls, booking a princess meal at Disney World is high on the must-do list but with multiple princess meal options – which one is best suited for your family? Cinderella’s Royal Table is located in Cinderella’s Castle. Hosted by Cinderella, you will have your family picture taken with her as you wait to be seated. After heading upstairs, other Disney princesses stop by your table to visit, allowing for pictures and autographs. For those with a dining package, this meal will cost two table service credits per person. Without a dining package, the cost per person […]
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9/10/2019 • Cruises, Tips •
As a long-time cruiser with Disney Cruise Line, I have always enjoyed the stop at Disney’s Castaway Cay. On my recent, first trip on Royal Caribbean, this is where they had to reach the bar that Disney has set so high in the category of private islands. I am happy to report that Perfect Day Coco Cay was everything and more than what I expected. There is so much to do on this island and not enough time so with that in mind, here are my top 5 “must-do” activities: 1. Zip Lining – By far, this was my favorite […]
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9/6/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
Sometimes, when you hear “We’re going to Disney World”, all you see are dollar signs. As with everything at Disney, great planning can help you to save money and stay right on budget! One of my favorite, not-so-little secrets, is to save some serious cash and go shopping for souvenirs at Disney’s Character Warehouse. When park merchandise isn’t sold, some of it is shipped to one of the two Character Warehouse outlet stores to be sold at heavily discounted prices. You can find anything from keychains, stuffed animals and shirts, to name brand designer bags. Both stores are located at […]
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8/9/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
At 7 am Eastern Time exactly sixty days before you check in to your Disney resort, you will be able to select FastPasses for your upcoming trip! To do so, you will need to make sure you already have a My Disney Experience account set up, your resort reservation linked to your reservation, and your park tickets linked as well. Also, make sure that everyone in your travel party is listed under “My Family and Friends” and each person shows tickets assigned to them. You will be able to select up to three FastPasses per person, per day. You will […]
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8/2/2019 • Cruises, Tips •
The cost of a Disney Cruise includes so many benefits that it truly makes it a great value for your money. One of the most important inclusions is the outstanding Disney service that my family has come to enjoy whether traveling with children or on one of their adult-only cruises. What is included in the cost of your cruise? All meals are included when dining in 1 of the 3 main restaurants, Cabanas buffet, the pool deck quick service locations, and the restaurants on Castaway Cay. In addition, there are locations throughout each ship that offer snacks during the day. […]
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7/26/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
Planning a Disney vacation is an exciting time. There is so much involved and you’ve made a wonderful choice in hiring a Me and The Mouse Travel Specialist to guide you in the planning process. Even with all the research available online and through your Me and The Mouse Agent, you will still learn new things while you experience your Disney vacation. The following is a list of 5 things Disney guests wish they’d known before experiencing their first Disney vacation. You will be walking a lot! Walt Disney World is 40 square miles which is about the size of […]
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7/23/2019 • 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 […]
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7/19/2019 • Tips, Universal Studios •
Want to relive the time you rode the Hulk? Do you want to forever keep the moment you posed with a dinosaur? My family and I still love looking at our photos from Universal and reliving our fabulous memories there. I am so glad I purchased the My Universal Photos photo package and you will be too! Here’s what you need to know: What is My Universal Photos? My Universal Photos is a package you can purchase ahead of time or in the parks. It gives guests the advantage of unlimited downloads for a specified time of the photos taken […]
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7/16/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
With summer upon us, the heat and humidity in Florida can send even the most southern of families screaming for some cooling relief. We know you’ve been eagerly anticipating your Disney World vacation for months and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun that Disney has to offer because of the heat. Here are some tips to help you survive the hottest and most humid of Disney days: 1. Take advantage of Disney’s Extra Magic Hours. By staying on property at Disney, you qualify to go early or stay late at Disney’s parks. The extra […]
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6/21/2019 • Tips, Walt Disney World •
As one of the four Disney World theme parks, Epcot is a driving force for the foodie element of your trip…with festivals and a multitude of dining locations, one will never go hungry while touring this park! While you can find amazing dining in all the theme parks, nothing compares to the number of restaurants available to you in Epcot. The number of table service meals inside each of the parks is Magic Kingdom with 6, Hollywood Studios with 5, Animal Kingdom with 4, and Epcot with a whopping 17 (not including 2 additional locations set to open later in […]
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