Blog Posts Tagged FASTPASS

My Top 5 “My Disney Experience App” Features

1/12/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Efficiently touring Disney World is key to getting the most out of your vacation.  Disney offers an amazing free app for your smartphone called My Disney Experience (MDE) to do just this!  It houses all trip details (i.e. resort reservation, park tickets, dining reservations, etc) in a single account!  It keeps your trip plans organized, plus does so much more! My top 5 MDE features: My Disney Experience App PhotoPass: This feature lists the location of PhotoPass photographers and rides with the PhotoPass option.  Filter by the park you’re in and be amazed by all the places available to capture your magical memories!   You will get the most out of your photo package purchase the more you stop. Wait Times: Vacations never seem long enough, so spend your time wisely to get the most out of your day!  Using the wait times feature allows you to see all current wait […]

How to Make Your Own FP+ Selections on My Disney Experience

2/21/2018 • Tips, Walt Disney World • FastPass+ Selections are free with every ticket to Walt Disney World, and make a guest’s visit more efficient and fun, because they will be able to visit their favorite attraction with minimal wait times! Ryan’s Blog on The Magic of FastPass+ gives you the basic run-down of FastPass+ features, and can be referenced by clicking HERE.  However, in this blog, I will be giving 10 Easy Steps to book your own FastPass+ on the My Disney Experience website! *** Your Me and The Mouse Travel Specialist may do these for you at your request, however, the steps below may give you the confidence to make them on your own! *** 1. Start by logging into www.mydisneyexperience.com , 60 days prior to your resort stay, or 30 days prior to your off-property stay. 2. Open the FastPass+ page by selecting:         MyDisneyExperience tool bar, then FastPass+ On My […]

Tips & Tricks for Pandora: The World of Avatar

6/22/2017 • Reviews, Tips, Walt Disney World •   Handle the Crowds Like a Pro & Experience All Pandora Offers! Whether you loved the movie, hated it or have no clue what it’s even about, Pandora: The World of Avatar is a “must experience” land. All Disney guests should be sure to visit it during their vacation.  The breathtaking scenery, attractions, food and merchandise are bringing in guests by the millions, which means you better go with a plan!  After attending the grand opening of this new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, here are some tips to be able to experience all it has to offer. Tip #1 Plan on going during the Extra Magic Morning Hours at Animal Kingdom.  Since the hours are for resort-guests only, you will have the least crowded hour in the park before it opens to all guests. This will be one of your best times to visit the World of Avatar. If […]

Avatar Flight of Passage

5/30/2017 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Flying on the back of a banshee is an important rite of passage for the Na'vi, and now visitors of Pandora: The World of Avatar have a chance to experience the thrill of this journey at Disney's newest attraction, Avatar Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom Park.   Deep in the heart of the Valley of Mo’ara, visitors can now climb atop a mountain banshee for a breathtaking, first-person flight over the moon’s amazing landscape, explore the bioluminescent forests, and soar by the Na'vi living among the moon's beautiful flora.  This attraction will immerse your all your senses as you feel the breath of your banshee beneath you, smell the aroma of the foliage of the rainforest and feel the crisp, cool feel of the waters of Mo'ara. The journey begins in the queue as guests begin an uphill trek towards the mountains floating above the valley.  You will pass over a land bridge, travel near waterfalls and pass […]

What’s So Special About Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort?

4/7/2017 • Tips, Walt Disney World • There are a lot of choices when trying to determine where to stay during your next Walt Disney World vacation.  There’s also a lot of opinions that your friends and family have about where you should stay during your next Walt Disney World vacation.  Sometimes, you’ll hear that you’ll save a lot of money and that it will be a lot less hassle to stay somewhere that’s not a Disney Resort on Disney property.  While they are trying to be helpful, there are actually a lot of reasons as to why you should stay at a Disney Resort on Disney property. Some of the reasons to stay at a Disney resort on Disney property are: 25 different resort options Complimentary transportation to and from Orlando’s International Airport and from your Disney resort to the parks. {Yes, I know this is a great perk!!} Early access to FastPass+ Planning Extra Magic […]

A Different Way to View WDW Fireworks

4/6/2017 • Tips, Walt Disney World • “The perfect spot to view the Magic Kingdom Fireworks”... is a very subjective opinion. For those who have seen Wishes before, they might suggest to you, “Why not…”: Main Street by The Plaza Restaurant?  The Hub?  The Rose Garden? Tomorrowland Terrace? Main Street USA near the Train Station?  Liberty Square bridge?  These are all amazing spots...but I’m suggesting you take a different and more adventurous approach to your fireworks viewing experience!   ***this is a suggestion for those who have seen the fireworks before, or don’t feel like grabbing a spot early to view them in their entirety***   First, check the times guide to see when the evening Fireworks will be offered the day you will be visiting the Magic Kingdom. “Wishes a Nighttime Spectacular” will be offered until May 11, 2017. Then, starting May 12, 2017, the new show “Happily Ever After” will debut!   Second, arrange a Fast […]

Do I like Walt Disney World or Disneyland better????

5/3/2016 • Disneyland, Walt Disney World • My family just returned home from our very FIRST Disneyland vacation! Between having been a cast member at Walt Disney World and family vacations I have been to Walt Disney World many times. Upon our return from Disneyland the question on the lips of many friends, family, clients, chiropractor, pastor… has been “So do you like Walt Disney World or Disneyland better”? I will be honest I may have been a little…okay a lot biased with my love for Walt Disney World. I knew I would enjoy our time at Disneyland BUT I wasn’t expecting to LOVE Disneyland as much as I now do!!! My family stayed on property at the Disneyland Hotel and I was thrilled with how close it was to everything!!! Unlike, Walt Disney World where they have many, many, many onsite hotels to choose from Disneyland has 3 on property resorts. The 3 on property resorts are: […]

Missing a Fast Pass Attraction

9/3/2015 • Walt Disney World • Missing Fast Pass Attractions Due to Ride Closures Did you ever wonder what happens to your pre-selected FastPasses (FPs) in the event the ride is down or not running during your scheduled return time? There is no need to worry….Disney is on top of it.  If you are scheduled for a FastPass through My Disney Experience (one of your 3 pre-selected FastPasses) and you arrive during your scheduled hour window, but the ride is down during that time, Disney will send an email notifying you.  They will also put an “invisible” FastPass in your My Disney Experience.  It is considered an “invisible” fastpass because it will not prevent you from getting another FP at the FP+ Kiosk once your original FP’s are used or their times are expired. For Example, assume this is your FP day: 11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid […]

Designing a Tailored Disney Vacation

8/3/2015 • Walt Disney World • Designing a Walt Disney World Trip Tailored to Your Family Have you dreamed of your first trip to Walt Disney World but have put it off because the planning process seems so overwhelming? We won’t fool you – there is a lot that goes into proper planning of your trip unlike any other Disney destination. These basics will help you understand the big steps and the timeframe in which they should be completed in order to take advantage of all that Disney has to offer. Unlike most travel agents, this is what the Travel Specialists at Me and the Mouse do! We know the ins and outs of the Walt Disney World Resort, and we are here to help you through the planning process! Me and the Mouse has received the distinction of being an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and is known for our impeccable service. Our goal is to […]

Rider Switch

10/29/2014 • Walt Disney World • Taking a smaller child to Disney World who might not be able to ride the rides that you want to ride? Never fear, the legendary service of Disney has come to the rescue! Introducing “Rider Switch.” What is RS exactly and how does it work? RS is an option Disney offers to families with children below height limits for rides, which allows the family to wait in line only once when taking turns babysitting the vertically-challenged family member. Here’s how it works: the entire family gets in the standby line for a ride (unless you have Fastpasses for the ride, in which case you would get in the Fastpass line). Stop and talk to the first Cast Member you see working the ride and tell them you want to do the RS. The members of the family who want to ride first go ahead, and the person who stays behind […]