Last year I did an article on the Top 10 Helpful Things to Bring to the Park. You can read it here. Today, I’m going to give you tips on how to go to the parks without a bag (or at least a much smaller one!). As you probably know, going to any Disney park […]
My Fantasy Bands gives you Pixie Dust for MagicBands!
One of my favorite things about MagicBands is how customizable they are! Each member of your family can get your own color, they are fairly easy to decorate, and Walt Disney World even offers character bands. But a few years ago, I found out about My Fantasy Bands and I fell in LOVE with the […]
Is Disneyland Getting Ready for FastPass+?
Guests were surprised when they were asked to scan their paper FastPasses at Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy at Disneyland Park on Monday, October 19, 2015. Cast Members were standing at the FastPass entrance instructing Guests to scan their paper FastPasses at the two makeshift readers on either side. The little reader would light up with […]
Linking Your Credit Card to Your MagicBand
As a mom taking kids to Walt Disney World, I find myself packing various things in our bags for a day in the Parks. Heading to Magic Kingdom? Better have a poncho (for Splash Mountain!), a princess dress (will it be Cinderella or Rapunzel?), our camera, phone & charger (gotta keep up with my Fastpass+ […]
Guests Can Now Opt Out of Receiving New MagicBands
For those of us who travel to Walt Disney World more than once per year, it may seem like the MagicBands just pile up. Now My Disney Experience (the website, not the app) has been updated with a “decline” option. You must have at least one active MagicBand currently on your account and your MagicBand […]
Meltdown in the Magic Kingdom
Meltdowns happen even in the most magical place on earth. It’s not really even a question of if, but when they will happen. The trick is to make sure that everyone in your group doesn’t have one at once! What are some of the main causes of a meltdown at Walt Disney World? Dehydration Heat Over-Stimulation […]
Disney’s Disability Access Service Card Turns Futuristic!
According to the Orlando Sentinel Walt Disney World will no longer be handing out physical Disability Access Service (DAS) cards to disabled guests. Instead, starting Thursday, April 30, 2015 when guests arrive at guest relations their disability access service “card” will be attached to their MagicBand or park ticket for those without MagicBands. Guests are […]
Typhoon Lagoon – a Water Park that’s worth Gushin’ about!
At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, guests can snorkel with sharks in a coral reef, plunge down rapids, float along in the lazy river and even sunbathe on a white sandy beach! According to Disney legend, “After an epic typhoon hurled surfboards into palm trees and tossed boats like toys, the storm-soaked Mount Mayday […]
Bring on the Magic! My Magic+ is coming to Disneyland Resort!
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Tom Staggs, Disney Parks Chairman, has said that the My Magic+ system will be coming to Disneyland Resort in the near future. The My Magic+ system allows guests to personalize their Disney vacations, and make the most out of their time in and out of the parks. Soon Disneyland guests […]
Ain’t life Grand? Vacationing at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
This past summer, I was able to make one of my Disney dreams come true! My best friend and I booked a weekend trip at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Staying at a monorail resort has been a dream of mine since I was a child. In the 1980’s and 90’s I took many […]