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Quick Tip- Dining options without making reservations

Where to eat with no reservations? Some find it hard to believe that one would not make dining reservations for their trip. Some find it crazy to know where you want to eat 180 days out and make reservations. This tip is for the second set of people.  While many restaurants  do book up at Walt Disney World ahead of …Continue reading →

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My Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party from September 20, 2013

After vowing to save money and not go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year, Disney must have gotten news they were going to lose my $60 so they added an elusive character. Jack Skellington from the Nightmare Before Christmas and his gal pal Sally were added to the lineup. A west coast semi regular this scary duo …Continue reading →

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Characterpalooza Character Round Up Report – September

Characterpalooza is a ‘random’ character appearance event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It has grown out of a way to kill time for performers between the parades and shows in the various parks and their time to perform for Fantasmic! . Although this event has taken place year round for several years now if asked Disney will deny its existence. It …Continue reading →

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Save on Spring Break at WDW!

As the leaves start to change and cooler temps slip in, you may be dreaming of warmer weather and sunny days soon. Disney just released a discount for the beginning of 2014 and I just had to share it with you! The dates for the room discount below even cover most spring breaks! It is never too early to start …Continue reading →

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Quick Tip- Making Memories Last with Photopass

Disney’s Photopass Service offers you a chance to get photos of your whole family at great photo stops throughout the parks and resorts at Walt Disney World. The service is free you can purchase prints or an entire CD of your photos from the trip.  Make sure not to lose those memories before you can purchase them, when you get …Continue reading →

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Top Tips for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

I just returned from a great visit to Walt Disney World for a Travel Agent retreat (tough job, someone has to do it though!). I attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party while I was there. This has become an annual tradition for me and each year the party seems to get better.  There are thousands of tips and strategies …Continue reading →

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Quick Tip- Stay Cool for FREE at Disney

Free, yes at Disney, FREE! Walt Disney World is hot, in summer months temperatures can stay in the upper 90’s and summer months at WDW run from May thru September. When it is hot out one of the best ways to stay cool is to stay hydrated.  Drinking lots of water seems like an easy task but at $2.75 or …Continue reading →

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Bus Roulette ~Solo in Saratoga Springs

Off to the parks, solo for the first time in Walt Disney World I snapped some pictures on my way to the bus stop. Every step I took I just loved SSR that much more. It is just beautiful, peaceful, calm, relaxing, and oozing Disney charm without all the characters. Here is Congress Park my home away from home for …Continue reading →

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Saratoga Springs My New Home- Solo in Saratoga Springs

I step thru the doors and instantly love Saratoga Springs Resort. It is the only WDW resort I’ve never been in, we have driven thru on the Magical Express but that was it. It’s beautiful. I did online check in so I went up to the counter and got checked in right away. And my room was ready! I had …Continue reading →

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It’s MNSSHP Time!

Last night was the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the season! Fall has started to arrive. Kids have returned to school, temperatures are dropping at night, football season has kicked off, and pumpkin spice lattes are showing up at coffee shops.  At Walt Disney World fall brings with it some great activities.  Starting it off is Mickey’s Not …Continue reading →

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