Everything you need to know about The Genie Transportation Services, offering private transportation from MCO to Disney World: When I travel to Disney World, I (almost) always fly in. It’s just over 2 hours from the Philadelphia airport, which sure beats driving! That means once I arrive, I do need to find a way to […]
Top tips to beat the heat at Disney World this summer
My top tips for how to beat the heat at Disney World during the summer: One of the great things about Disney World is that it’s located in Florida, so it can stay open year-round. However, that also means it can get very hot during the summer! Luckily, as long as you are prepared and […]
Planning a Disney World vacation in 2026: everything you need to know
Thinking about a Disney World vacation in 2026? Get all the best info about planning, booking, what’s opening and what’s happening here: Planning a Disney World trip can bring a mix of emotions – excitement, overwhelm, joy, and maybe even a little frustration. Personally, I think planning the trip is half the fun! But if […]
All about Disney World 2025 packages and vacation planning
Want to know all about Disney World 2025 packages and travel? Get all the best info about planning, booking, what’s opening and what’s happening here: Going to Disney World should be a fun vacation, but sometimes it can seem, well… overwhelming. It’s like there’s almost a different language sometimes when it comes to the theme […]
Free printable Disney World planning checklists
In this blog post you’ll find printable Disney World planning checklists for the week before your trip, packing, and more! For the past 10+ years, I’ve been an annual passholder at Disney World and visit the theme parks at least 2-3 times per year. I was curious how many times I can say I’ve been […]
Which Lightning Lanes should I book in each park?
Wondering which Lightning Lanes should I book? Read on for answers and guidance! Once upon a time, you could plan a Disney trip and mostly only had to worry about booking your resort and then booking dining reservations. These days, Disney World has definitely become more of a “planner’s” vacation. So it’s good to be […]
Disney Lightning Lanes at Disney World: what you need to know
Everything you need to know about Disney Lightning Lanes: First there was FastPass. Ah, the days of paper fastpasses when you had to run around the parks to kiosks to get your return times. Then, in 2014, we got FastPass+. This created a digital version of fastpasses, but it also added the ability to book […]
Disney’s Art of Animation resort: the complete guide
Thinking about staying at Disney’s Art of Animation resort? Here’s everything you need to know! Posts about Art of Animation: The basics Resort category: valueTheme: Disney and Pixar films (Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Cars, The Little Mermaid)Opening Date: May 31, 2012 Room types: standard, family suitesRoom capacity: 4 adults (standard), 6 adults (suites)Number of […]
Dining Dreams Do Come True: Tips for Booking Elusive Disney Dining Reservations
Tips and tricks for making Disney dining reservations: When you typically go on vacation somewhere, you probably research where you want to stay and what you want to do. You may look into a few restaurants, and if there’s something very popular you’ll book a reservation beforehand. But many people vacation and just eat whenever […]
Beyond nuggets and fries: exploring unique quick service dining at Disney World
A look at the unique quick service at Disney World and where you can get more than typical theme park fare: When you picture typical theme park food, you’re probably thinking of hot dogs, burgers, chicken fingers, and pizza. That’s what you’ll find at most amusement parks, and Disney certainly has plenty of that. Sometimes […]