Tips & Tricks Archive
Following our popular Self-Guided Yuletide Resort Tour post, a few people have asked if we have something similar for Disneyland’s hotels at Christmas. Since there are only 3 hotels at Disneyland Resort–all within a short walk of one another–this tour is going to be a bit different…otherwise it’d be over in like 45 minutes. The
We’re back with Part 1 of our new Walt Disney World tips & tricks post, this time focused on dining and new construction developments in the parks. If you haven’t read it, check out Haphazard Walt Disney World Tips – Part 1, which covered transportation (primarily Uber and Disney buses) and hotels (mostly high-end off-site
We’ve been back from another trip to Walt Disney World for a couple of weeks, and thought now might be a good time to on the trip, and share some tips about hotels, dining, transportation, and more that we learned while there. Despite visiting Walt Disney World “far too often” (per our loved ones…but can
We are experts on Disney Halloween costumes. Wait, you’ve seen our past costumes? Okay, you know “expert” isn’t the right word, then. We’ve had some fun with our costumes and despite not being especially crafty, some people seem to like some of our costumes…for some reason (presumably the same reason anyone likes this blog: they
Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival makes fall great at Walt Disney World. This post reviews the best Food & Wine Festival Snacks, and how to save money by getting the most bang for your buck and value from Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival snacks. This is a great foodie event, but let’s be real: it’s
Waikolohe Valley is the pool area at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Oahu, Hawaii. This post offers tips for the various pools, lazy river, water slides, and hot tub. If you’re thinking that a post like this is pointless because the only things you really need to know are to put on your swimsuit before you
Considering using Uber or Lyft at Walt Disney World instead of renting a car? This post covers my recent experience of ditching the rental car and instead relying on ride sharing services for transportation to Universal, from the airport, and to the Magic Kingdom and other parks. For those unfamiliar with Uber and Lyft, they
One of the big dilemmas facing many people is if they should rent a car at Walt Disney World, and if so, how to save money when renting a car at Orlando International Airport. This post covers the pros and cons of renting a car for a Walt Disney World vacation, as well as how
This post breaks down the confusing world of Disneyland Annual Passes to help you determine if an AP is for you, and if so, which one. It also covers some of the benefits of having an Annual Pass, and ways to make the most of those benefits. Worth noting up front is that a Disneyland
Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World are extended park hours available to Disney resort-hotel guests. On certain days of the week, guests can enter a Walt Disney World park one hour before it opens to the general public, or stay in a park two hours later than normal operating hours. This post covers the
Disneyland is rich in details and history, and thanks to that, there are a lot of little “Easter Eggs,” secrets, quirks, and fun minor experiences to be discovered, most of which go unnoticed by casual guests. They’re obviously not major elements of attractions or substantial things, but they are layers of detail that really enhance
