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April 9, 2020

35 Free Souvenirs and Experiences at Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle at night with fireworks

With everything going on in the world right now, we are definitely going to be looking for ways to save money. And who doesn't like free souvenirs? Luckily, there are many ways you can still have a magical time at Walt Disney World without having ... Read More

Filed Under: Animal Kingdom, Disney Destinations, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Disney Springs, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Money Saving Deals, Vacation Budgeting, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Animal Kingdom, Concert, Deluxe Resorts, Disney Food, Disney Resorts, Disney Transportation, Epcot, Family Fun, Fastpass, free, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Magic Maker, Magical Express, MagicBand, Meet and Greet, Moderate Resort, Star Wars, Travel Agent, Value Resort, Walt Disney World

April 2, 2020

Disney Vacation Themed Easter Egg Fillers

Colored Eggs sitting in a carton

Lets face it, the older our kids get, the harder it is to find things to put in their Easter Baskets. Video games are too expensive and I really don't like loading it up with pounds and pounds of sugar. But, no matter how old my kids get, the ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney at Home, Money Saving Deals Tagged With: Amazon, BitBelt, Disney, Disney at Home, Disney Cruise, Disneyland, Family Fun, Holidays, Magic Maker, MagicBand, Planning, Shopping, Souvenirs, Travel Agent, Vacation, Walt Disney World

January 27, 2020

5 Common Mistakes First-Time Guests Make

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There a common mistakes that every first time Guest makes. And that's because they all go to Walt Disney World with the same objective. We all want to do and see as much as possible. But, if you are aware of these common mistakes ahead of ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Planning 101, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Disney Resorts, Disney Transportation, MagicBand, Planning, Planning 101, Travel Agent, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World

January 19, 2020

MagicBands – What Are They? and other FAQ

Beauty and the Beast MagicBand

Disney planning usually comes with hours of research. This means that you've probably heard about these wonderful things called "MagicBands". Simply put, MagicBands are a replacement for Park Tickets, hotel key, and sometimes even your credit ... Read More

Filed Under: Planning 101, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: MagicBand, Planning, Planning 101, Travel Agent, Walt Disney World

June 7, 2019

When Can I Book A 2020 Walt Disney World Vacation Package?

"When can we book a 2020 Package to Walt Disney World?" There are so many new things to experience around Walt Disney World's Theme Parks, this is the question on everyone's minds. After a long wait, Galaxy's Edge is now open in Hollywood ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Planning 101, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Epcot, Family Fun, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Magical Express, MagicBand, Package, PhotoPass, Planning, Travel Agent, Walt Disney World

May 8, 2019

New Character MagicBands For Walt Disney World Packages

There's something magical about MagicBands. From customizing them online to receiving them in the mail, they just make your day that much more fun. Best of all, they always make your trip feel like it's right around the corner (even when it's not). ... Read More

Filed Under: Disney Destinations, Money Saving Deals, Planning 101, Vacation Budgeting, Vacation Planner, Walt Disney World Tagged With: MagicBand, My Disney Experience, Planning, Planning 101, save money, Travel Agent, Walt Disney World

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