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10 Tips to Beat the Heat in Walt Disney World
I get dehydrated incredibly easily. So one of my main concerns when I visit Walt Disney World is that the heat doesn’t ruin my fun. Luckily there are quite a few ways that you can beat the heat in Disney. Dress correctly I love getting the perfect Instagram shot as much as the next millennial, but you know what I love more? Not having to visit the First Aid areas because I’m about to pass out. Your outfit might be adorable, but you have to think about your park day while getting dressed. If you are only going into the parks for an hour or two vs if you are…
Best Attractions to Escape the Weather – Rain or Heat
Florida is hot, humid, and hurricane-prone. This doesn’t stop us from heading to the happiest place on earth though! You try to be as prepared as you can by packing your bag with essentials for the parks, but that doesn’t stop the weather. There are a lot of ways you can beat the weather, but continuing the fun on rides is definitely the best! Learn the best attractions to escape the weather of Orlando, whether you need to beat the heat or hide from the rain. Magic Kingdom Hall of Presidents This ride runs every 30 minutes and very rarely has a long wait time. The attraction itself is just…
Disney’s Hardest ADRs and Where to Eat Instead
Deciding what ADRs (Advanced Dining Reservations) to make is one of the exciting and stressful parts of planning a Disney World vacation. Often times the most recommended places are also the most sought after. This means some of your desires for a restaurant will likely be one of the hardest ADRs to get. If you are planning on eating at any of these restaurants, never give up on your search for that ADR. You might be surprised how often you can find one for the next day since people tend to cancel once they realize their plans have changed. However, if you cannot score a time for your desired restaurant,…
Swagbucks Review – How I Earned Over $1,000 with Swagbucks
I am a big fan of earning extra money (I mean who isn’t) so I will try almost any app/site/service that says there is a way for me to earn cash back. There are quite a few that I love and use repeatedly, but by far my favorite and most lucrative way of earning is Swagbucks. Here is how I earned money and a full Swagbucks review. Swagbucks, while it sounds fake from the name, is very real and a great source for extra money. It is distributed through things called SB. 1 SB equal 1 cent, 100 SB equals $1 and so on. It makes it very easy to…
First Steps to Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation
Congratulations! You have decided to start planning a Disney vacation aka a trip to the happiest place on earth. Now what? Whether you are a first time visitor or a seasoned professional, the steps to planning your trip are the same. Decide Your Budget Before you can plan any vacation, the best suggestion I can give is to figure out what you want to realistically can spend. This is important to do at the very beginning because once you start looking at videos, pictures, and suggestions, it is easy to get caught up in the magic of what you would like and can lead to disappointment later when you realize…
Drinking Around the World at Epcot
Drinking Around the World at Epcot is a Disney Bucket List item for most Disney fans. I would absolutely do it again! You’ll notice in most of our journey I stayed away from beer, which is for a few reasons. I love beer, but in the Florida heat, the last thing I need is a heavy drink that fills me up immediately. I wanted more refreshing and lighter options. My boyfriend stuck to mostly beer because he likes to sample them much more than mixed drinks and was perfectly fine with the heat. The entire “challenge” of drink around the world is supposed to be enjoyable. Even if something is…
Is Disney Dining Plan Worth It?
“Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?” is arguably one of the most frequently asked questions when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. I have been lucky enough to get the Free Dining offer that is typically available in the fall. As a group of adults who think the food is just as important to our vacation as the entertainment, the dining plan is a huge benefit to us, particularly when it is discounted, or free. Having used participated in DDP frequently I have put together a list to help you decide if any of the three standard options are right for your family. PROS 1. All-inclusive feel We love…
Height Requirements for Walt Disney World
All of the height requirements for Walt Disney World rides in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach. Make sure you also review common mistakes people make when visiting Disney World!
10 Tips to Drink Around The World
Drinking around the World in Epcot’s World Showcase is a Disney Bucket List item for many and a regular routine for others. There are many things you can learn about each pavilion before you start drinking, but what else do you need to know? Here are some tips you should know before you drink around the world. Pack a water bottle I say this in almost any Disney post, that you should bring an empty water bottle in the parks, but this is especially important if you plan to drink around the world. It is 11 countries (or 12 if you are including the African outpost) which means 11 drinks,…
5 Things I Did Right On My Last Disney Trip
We planned breaks It may be tempting to try and squeeze as much as you can into a Disney trip, but it will backfire very quickly. In an effort to make sure I didn’t overload our trip and terrify my boyfriend out of Disney forever, I added in breaks to our schedule. I would purposely start in one park and end in another. This provided us with the opportunity to decide if we were tired to go back and lay down or if we wanted to stroll a bit longer around the parks. We used our snack credits wisely There is so much debate behind if you should or should…
