Choosing the right hotel for an upcoming Disney World vacation can be a time-consuming task. Orlando is the theme park capital of the world and there are thousands of family-friendly hotels and resorts in the area. My family prefers to stay at a Disney World resort hotel if we're visiting Disney theme parks and budget, amenities and location are usually the deciding factors … [Read more...]
Planning a trip to a Disney theme park or a Disney cruise vacation can sometimes be daunting. There's so much see and do that planning a Disney vacation can be overwhelming.
Here are our best travel tips for families heading to Disney World in Florida or sailing with Disney Cruise Line.
Feel free to drop us a lineif you have questions about WDW or DCL vacations that we haven't answered here on the blog.
Floridays Resort Orlando – A Budget Friendly Off-Site Hotel for Disney & Universal Guests
Should you stay at a Disney owned hotel or stay off-site when visiting the theme parks in Orlando? This is always the debate many families have when planning a Florida vacation. There are many benefits staying at a Disney owned property - especially if you're only visiting Disney World theme parks. However, after one of our recent family cruise vacations, we figured being on … [Read more...]
Renting a Car at Walt Disney World – Is it Necessary?
People are often surprised when I tell them that I like to rent a car when we travel to Disney World. After all, Disney resort guests receive complimentary ground transportation courtesy of Disney Magical Express, which takes you and from Orlando International Airport to your Disney Resort - you don't even have to pick up your luggage, it gets delivered directly to your … [Read more...]
5 Non-Park Experiences at Walt Disney World for Families
Did you know that outside the gates of Disney’s theme parks lies more magic? Working a day or so of “non park” entertainment into your itinerary can allow you to experience Disney’s magic outside the parks. It is even possible to still experience so much Walt Disney World magic without entering a park. I am going to share some great “non park” experiences at Walt Disney … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Reduce the Cost of a Disney Cruise Vacation
If you're looking for a kid friendly cruise, Disney is probably one of the first cruise lines that comes to mind. They've got fantastic entertainment, kids clubs and let's not forget character meets to make even the youngest cruiser happy. Disney Cruise Line is also one of the pricier cruise options out there. Sailing during the school year is definitely a good way to save … [Read more...]