Best Water Bottles for Disney
Over and over again, I am constantly saying that my #1 piece of advice for Disney go-ers is bringing a water bottle. Disney does not charge you for ice water at quick-service locations and you can find jugs of it for free in the parks as well. So what water bottle should you get? Personally, I love the insulated water bottles that allow me to keep my water ice cold throughout the day. Others prefer collapsible bottles for storage, filter water bottles since the free water is tap water, or Disney themed ones for the magical element! Whichever you pick, you will be glad to save all that money on…
Freebies at Disney World
Water – This is the #1 tip/hack that I give to people at Disney World. Water is free! You can ask for cups of ice water at quick service locations. Starbucks locations also have jugs of ice water as well. We always carry around 24 hour cold refillable water bottles with us inside the park. In my opinion, the free water is the best free thing at Disney and the one you will use every day of your trip. Celebration Buttons – A lot of people in Disney World are celebrating something. It doesn’t matter what you are celebrating. Like an anniversary, wedding, engagement, birthday, graduation, or just a vacation.…
15 Rookie Disney World Dining Mistakes
Not Making Reservations 180 Days Out One of the most surprising things people find out on their first Disney trip is how far in advance you plan. You can, and should, start making dining reservations 180 days in advance of your trip. This can be an overwhelming thought for people, but it is the best way to keep your options open. Make sure to set your alarm 180 days in advance and be online at 7 am EST to make the reservations you want. It is also important to know that you will need a credit card to make a reservation. Unless it is a special experience like Dining With…
Complete Guide to Magic Kingdom Rides
Are you heading to the Magic Kingdom and want to know everything about the rides and attractions in the park? You have come to the right place! You will find a complete guide to all that Magic Kingdom has to offer. You will find the length of each ride, description, height requirements, when you should ride, and most importantly, should you ride. Want to know more about Magic Kingdom? Map of Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom Fastpass Guide Jump to sections: Adventureland Frontierland Liberty Square Fantasyland Tomorrowland Adventureland Rides Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Height: Any Height | Duration: 10 minutes | Lightning Lane: No | Ages: AllWalt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is a great place…
11 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid At Disney World
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World and looking for all the secret tips and tricks? Check out these 11 rookie mistakes to avoid to at Disney World! Buying Water I don’t think there will ever be a time where this isn’t my go-to advice for Disney. Disney, in general, has a reputation for being expensive and overpriced. This is absolutely true in a lot of ways. However, they do offer cost-saving options that can help alleviate some of the expenses. If you go to any quick-service restaurant you can ask for cups of ice water and you will get them for free. Also, the Starbucks locations throughout…
5 Things I Absolutely Loved About Disneyland
I have been to Disneyland once before. Sort of. I went to LA to visit a friend and the girl I was traveling with agreed to drive down to Anaheim for a day so I could visit Disneyland. However, we didn’t purchase a park hopper and it was Labor Day. Since the trip wasn’t really about Disney, I didn’t do much research besides looking up what MaxPass was and a few differences between planning a Disney World and Disneyland vacation. This time, we were going to go out to truly visit Disneyland and even better, it was going to be over the holidays! I began planning and researching not just…
Disney World vs Disneyland: Top 9 Differences
Disney World vs Disneyland – is one park better than the other? Honestly, you can’t compare the two. Yes they are two Disney theme park in America, however, they are very different. They cater to different types of vacation. Disneyland is more compact, take less planning, and is often seen as a local park. The majority of people visiting are driving from their home, not flying from far away. Disney World is more for tourists. While their are plenty of locals who visit, or the occasional annual passholder who live states away like me, it is more a destination. Disneyland visitors often visit neighboring cities like LA on their trip.…
6 Things My Mother Learned on Our Trip to Walt Disney World
Over the Fall of 2018, I treated my mom to a mother and daughter only Disney vacation. It was one of the things on my 27 before 28 list so I was very excited. Disney trips, or any trip really, are more fun with someone who is just as in love with the destination as you are. My mother and I share our love of Disney and Disney Parks. I have previously shared the five things I learned during my trip with my mom. As I was writing it I wanted to see if my mother had any ideas and she came up with a completely different list! It just…
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5 Things I Learned On My Last Trip to Disney: Mother & Daughter Edition
In the fall of 2018 I got to cross one of my goals for 27 before 28 off my list – I took my mother to Disney World. As with any vacation, I like to take stock about what I liked or disliked on the trip. Before I wrote about what I did right and what I did wrong from a previous vacation. However, this time I decided to try something new. I made a list of the top 5 things I learned on my last trip to Disney and I asked my mother to do the same. Here is the list of the 5 things that I learned. If…
Happily Ever After Dessert Party Review
Within the past few years, dessert parties at Disney World have started showing up everywhere. They are an added expense to an already expensive vacation. This inevitably means everyone is asking the same question; are dessert parties worth it? Much like everything else at Disney, it wildly depends on your party. There are quite a few options throughout the parks to pick from. On a recent trip with my mother, we decided to splurge, cross off something on my Disney Bucket List and try out the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party. We decided to go on the Wednesday of our trip because there were Extra Magic Hours that night…
