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 …
October 16, 2013 Wednesday at 5:49 pm
It’s time for the Toy Story Midway Mania Mad Morning Dash!- Solo in Saratoga Springs
I woke up nice and rested early on Sunday morning. I headed to the bus stop to make rope drop at Hollywood Studios. I walked up as the DHS bus was pulling up. I hopped on with about 3 other people and headed off to DHS. I walked up to the turnstiles and they were pretty full far back but …
October 14, 2013 Monday at 2:15 pm
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 …
October 14, 2013 Monday at 11:51 am
Bounceback Offer Free Dining 2014
A Bounceback offer is a special offer for Walt Disney World resort guest to save on their next vacation if they book before they check out. If you are staying at at Walt Disney World resort you have the offer. Some have a hard time finding the offer, currently they are in the booklet of information that sits near you …
October 10, 2013 Thursday at 11:15 am
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 …
October 10, 2013 Thursday at 9:14 am
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 …
October 7, 2013 Monday at 9:28 pm
Take to the High Seas with Royal Caribbean from Texas
Every good pirate should get out on the high seas every so often, Royal Caribbean is making that easier for my cowboy hat pirates of Texas. Port of Galveston has seen some cruise ships come and go using it as homeport. With Carnival’s mishap and hiccups earlier this year it left the port down one ship and lots of visitors. …
October 6, 2013 Sunday at 9:45 am
Quick Tip- Stay Charged in the Magic Kingdom
Disney is launching a whole new experience that is driven by the guest using My Disney Experience a free app for your smartphone. More and more people are staying connecting while in the World and do everything from tweet, to update Facebook status, to check wait times with Unofficial apps like Lines, or to use the official app to manage …
October 3, 2013 Thursday at 1:38 pm
Quick Tip- Strollers in the Parks
The stroller. A great way to cart around your kids AND your stuff. While you may be well past stroller age at home a visit to the Disney parks and all the walking involved make it a necessity for many. There are thousands of strollers in the parks every day, going every which way. Here are a few tips to …
September 30, 2013 Monday at 5:10 pm
Let’s Talk Candy- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2013
I just attended Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on Friday 9/20. I have been to the party several years in a row now and it is a great treat. One of the topics I often see questions about is trick or treating. I wanted to answer a few questions about that and share my candy stash pictures. Q: Can …
September 30, 2013 Monday at 11:17 am