Everything you need to know about Disney World tickets and how to pick the right ones for you: There’s no doubt that it’s become rather confusing to visit Disney, especially for first-timers – there are so many things to plan and so many details, and unfortunately, even just the process of deciding what ticket type […]
How much you actually need to save for an amazing Disney trip [free budget calculator!]
Updated 6/24/24: Figure out Disney World costs for your upcoming vacation using this simple budget calculator and the info in this blog post: So you’ve decided – you want to take your family to Disney World. As you start browsing websites, saving articles on Pinterest, and talking to your friends, your excitement grows… but then […]
How to choose where to stay at Disney World: 10 important tips
Info on how you can decide where to stay at Disney World and how to pick the best resort for you: “Where should I stay?” is certainly one of the top questions people ask me when they decide to take a Disney trip. And it’s overwhelming since Orlando has so many hotel and resort options. […]
All about using the Mears Connect Disney World transportation service
Everything you need to know about the Mears Connect Disney World shuttle service: One of the biggest questions when planning a Disney trip is how to get to and from the airport, especially if you don’t plan to rent a car. Disney used to offer a free service called Magical Express, but that was discontinued […]
Off property Disney World hotels with shuttle: what you need to know
Off property Disney World hotels with shuttle – here are some things to keep in mind if you’re going that route: There are a lot of great Disney resorts and places to stay on property, but I know a lot of people look at staying off-property as well (at a non-Disney owned hotel). As a […]
Is Disney’s Genie+ worth it?
Is Disney’s Genie+ worth it? I took a look at whether or not it’s worth paying for Disney’s new feature: If you have questions about what Genie+ is, how it works, and anything along those lines, check out my guide for everything you need to know with Genie+. In this article I’m going to focus […]
Disney Genie app for Disney World: what you need to know
(Updated 10/7/23 – new updates are highlighted in blue boxes!) Everything you need to know about the Disney Genie app: Disney fans first heard about the Disney Genie app back in 2019, at the D23 Expo. Disney’s Genie (and Genie+) was officially introduced to Disney World in October 2021. This new Disney Genie app will […]
15 tips to create the perfect Disney World itinerary
Tips to create the perfect Disney World itinerary: If you’re planning a Disney World trip, you may have heard the words “Disney itinerary” thrown around. It can certainly sound intimidating – you need a whole step by step itinerary just to visit a theme park? But Disney is huge, and can be crowded, and there […]
How different is it visiting Disney right now?
A look at what it’s like visiting Disney right now: I just got back from a week long trip in Disney World the first week of May and we had a fantastic time. Some of the most common questions I’ve been asked is “how is it?” “how is it different visiting Disney right now?” and […]
Staying off site at Disney World: should you do it?
(Updated 3/30/21) Everything you need to consider if you’re thinking about staying off site at Disney World: One of the big questions when planning a Disney World vacation is where to stay. There are the “on property” resorts which Disney owns, and then there are tons of off site options outside the Disney World gates. Most […]