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2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

Everything is in bloom at the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! With so much to do, how do you narrow it down? After visiting during March this year, we’ve caught the highlights for you! This year’s festival started on March 6 and continues until...

Parking at Walt Disney World

Photo via DisneyParksBlog Guests staying on property during their Disney World vacation have the luxury of using Disney’s vast transportation system to get around. Buses, monorails, and boats are available free of charge, and Minnie Vans are available at a fee to give...

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Coming Soon To a Theme Park Near You The waiting. The anticipation. The rumors. The hype. The wait is almost over, as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge prepares to open at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. This is the first time in Disney history that the exact...

Mentally Preparing for Disney World

One thing that is oft overlooked in preparing for a Disney World trip is the mental preparation. Disney World is an experience unlike any other and, for most of us, not part of our daily routine. Thinking through and mentally preparing for the challenges you may face...

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando is family friendly, and as Universal says, “It’s Florida’s Biggest Party!" The celebration runs every night from February 9 through April 4, 2019, at Universal Studios Park! (Remember there are 3 parks at Universal Orlando ---Universal...

Dining Plans: Disney vs. Universal

For those of us who are seasoned Disney travelers, we are familiar with the dining plan options at Walt Disney World. However, for those that are not, here is a quick recap before we explore how the Universal dining plans are different. At WDW, we have three choices...

Why is it Good to Travel?

Why is it good to travel? First ask yourself, why do I want to travel and what do I want to get from it? Is it a family trip? Is your goal to spend time with your kids without distractions? Is it a trip with your significant other to reconnect and relax? Is it a...

Bringing Your Little Ones to Disney

Many of my clients wonder if they should wait until their kids are older to take a vacation to Disney.  While bringing a younger child does require more upfront details to plan (that is where we can help!) and may require the ability to adjust plans on the fly,...

Making Memorable Meet and Greets

For many, meeting a beloved character is a highlight of any trip to Disney World. While rides and shows are great, they fall short when it comes to delivering a personal experience. A character meet-and-greet allows guests a few moments of individual attention with a...

Coming to Disney Parks in 2019

2019 is going to be a huge year for Disney on both coasts. The next twelve months will bring with it brand new entertainment, new restaurants, a couple new hotels in Florida, Mickey Mouse’s first-ever ride, and Star Wars: Galaxy Edge will make its debut in California...