Planning Archive
Tipping at Walt Disney World can be confusing. Is gratuity included on the Disney Dining Plan? Do you tip your Magical Express driver? Is it okay to give money to Cast Members who make a magical moment? In this post, we’ll answer questions about when tipping is expected, appropriate, and how much to budget for
If you’re doing a Disneyland trip, you’re probably actually taking a Southern California vacation, and want to see Los Angeles and beyond. Here are tips for doing just that, because, unlike Walt Disney World–the Vacation Kingdom of the World–Disneyland has less of an all-inclusive feeling, so visitors tend to make Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
Blizzard Beach is an incredibly popular water park at Walt Disney World that can have long lines for its slides and rides. With the tips and FAQ here, you can avoid crowds & long waits to get the most out of your visit to Blizzard Beach, and experience the water park park’s slides and other
China is an Epcot World Showcase pavilion at Walt Disney World featuring the Reflections of China film, two restaurants, and gift shops. In this post, we’ll share some tips and info about shopping, dining, attractions, and entertainment in the China pavilion. Our intention here is to mostly focus on the China pavilion’s shopping and architecture,
Aulani is Disney’s resort & spa hotel (that’s an understatement!) in Oahu, Hawaii. This trip planning guide offers tips for planning a vacation at Disney’s Aulani, from when to visit to how long to stay at the resort to what to do while you’re there. It also discusses whether Aulani might be right for you
Norway is an Epcot World Showcase pavilion at Walt Disney World, which is home to the popular Frozen Ever After attraction. In this post, we’ll share some tips and info about shopping, dining, attractions, and entertainment at the Norway pavilion. Our intention here is to mostly focus on shopping and architecture, since we cover the
Have you dreamed of taking an Adventures by Disney trip to see an exotic locale, or for a customized behind-the-scenes tour of Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Adventures by Disney is currently mailing out free vacation guidebooks so you can see if one of their tours is for you! This is a great, no-strings-attached freebie
These first-time Disneyland Paris tips are designed to help you with things you might not know about vacationing in the French parks, how they differ from their United States counterparts, and what to know when planning your first visit. Most of these are based upon what we’ve learned from our visits to Disneyland Paris (and
If you’re planning to set sail on the Disney Magic for one of its Norwegian Fjords or Norway itineraries, this guide offers some tips and info to make the most of your Disney Cruise Line trip! In it, we will offer general tips for cruising through Norway and share suggestions for some of the ports
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is a celebration of Latino holiday cultural traditions in Disneyland Resort’s Disney California Adventure during the Christmas season, this year from November 9, 2018 to January 8, 2019. In this post, we’ll offer our review of Viva Navidad (spoiler: it’s awesome) and tips & info for enjoying the celebration…to the extent that
Ever thought about setting sail aboard Disney Cruise Line? If so, we have some good news, as they are currently sending out a FREE Disney Cruise Line Planning Video! This is great for learning more about the 2018-2019 itineraries, DCL’s cruise ships, and seeing video footage of the beautiful ports of call Disney Cruise Line
