Tips & Tricks Archive

First Time Disney World Visit Tips

First time visitors to Walt Disney World make a lot of mistakes. There are many things that are simply impossible to know until you go, and due to many planning resources being written by seasoned Disney veterans, it can be easy for those sharing tips to completely gloss over something because they are so familiar

HalloXmas: The Ultimate Disney Trip

If you visit Japan at the end of October and beginning of November, you have the opportunity for something unique: a vacation with both Halloween and Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea. After years of wanting to do this ‘two-fer’ experience, we finally tested out the viability of such a trip last year. It was

Disney Fitness Tips

Whether your goal is to lose weight or get in shape for your Disney vacation, or prepare yourself to run in the Walt Disney World Marathon, you need a fitness plan. If you’re a bit unsure of where to start, fear not, as you aren’t alone. In fact, we’ve been there, and have some beginner’s

Star Wars Weekends Tips & Tricks

Star Wars Weekends is a summer event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. This post features photos from the festivities, info about the entertainment & character meals, our tips for visiting, and more. The event is a lot of fun whether you’re a hardcore Star Wars fan or just a fan of fun

Norwegian Fjords v. Alaska Cruise

Two of our favorite vacations of all time have been our Norwegian Fjords and Alaska Disney Cruise Line sailings. While beginning to write our cruise report for the latter, I caught myself comparing it to Norway. Rather that going on several tangents throughout the report, I figured I’d break down everything that I think is

Tips for Using Airbnb

Looking for a way to save money on accommodations when visiting Disney or beyond? Airbnb is a great way to rent a home or apartment while traveling. This post offers tips for the Airbnb first-timer, anecdotes covering our experiences with Airbnb, and the best ways for using it to save money when traveling to Walt

7 Tips for a Great DCL Alaska Cruise

Disney Cruise Line’s Alaska sailings are among their most popular, but the experience you have on this itinerary can vary widely. In this post, we’ll offer our tips for having the best DCL Alaska cruise possible, with what we think are some key recommendations. I know the Disney Cruise Line Alaska itinerary is a niche

Top 10 Money-Saving Disneyland Tips

Regardless of your budget, it’s always a good idea to find ways to save money at Disneyland and slash your vacation budget. In this post, we offer travel hacks and our best tips to score discounts on Anaheim hotels, park tickets, and other things you’ll buy when visiting Southern California. For some of you, cutting