Bodhi’s and Grace’s First of Many Disney Vacations
We recently took our two-year-old granddaughter Grace and our five-month-old grandson Bodhi to Disney for the first time ever. Who says a five-month-old is too young to take ,just look at his face looking at the character at the Polynesian breakfast. We just bought into Disney at the ripe old age of 68 and 70 […]
My Favorite Things About Disney
Hi, my name is Alaina Helsinger. I am 14 and my favorite place to stay is the Boulder Ridge Villas at the Wilderness Lodge. I absolutely love the designs in the Wilderness Lodge lobby, it always takes my breath away, even though I have been there twice. I love the totem poles. The designs are […]
Making DVC Resorts My Second Home
I have stayed at Boulder Ridge, All Star Movies, Art of Animation, and Old Key West. My favorites were Boulder Ridge and Art of Animation. I like finding hidden mickeys at Boulder Ridge. We watched a movie about Walt Disney in Art of Animation. In the Wilderness Lodge I met the Evil Queen, Dopey, Grumpy, […]
Finally Home! An Owner’s DVC Review
I came across a photo the other day that was captioned “Fill your life with adventure, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” This is a perfect description of why my family decided to become members of the Disney Vacation Club this past July. My husband and I have three children, ages […]
Animal Kingdom Lodge Value Experience
Animal Kingdom Lodge Value rooms are notoriously difficult to ‘snag’. They’re usually booked up right on the dot of 11 months, so are usually only an option for those who own at AKL. I say ‘usually’ because I know there can be exceptions to this rule. In fact, I went online today and spotted a […]
The Charm And Delights Of Old Key West
For those in the know and by that we mean people who own there, Old Key West is one of the best hidden gems of Walt Disney World. It’s relatively tucked away location makes it a haven for those seeking fun away from the hustle and bustle of other resorts. Before we get into the […]
Vacation Away Your Holidays
In 2017, we took our two kids (then ages 15 and 2) to Disney World for Thanksgiving week. We had a blast! Yes, it was busy, but it was a good busy. People were happy; cast members out did themselves, and the food was even more fabulous than usual. There was no Holiday stress and […]
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World
I am a mother of five and two of our children have autism. Being a mother of autistic children I tend to play on the cautious side as to what all we do, since it could possibly cause sensory overload and/or meltdowns. We had NONE of this at the MNSSHP. This was an absolutely wonderful […]
Renting DVC Points: How To Stay At A Disney Property For A Discount Price
With pricing of Disney hotels and tickets continuing to increase year after year, planning a trip to a Disney Resort can be quite costly, especially if you’re hoping to stay on property. Disney guests are often battling nightly rates of $500+ at some resorts so it’s no wonder that many guests over the years have […]
Rumors Circle That Disney Vacation Club Prices Are Increasing, Again
As early as today, October 24, 2019, prices at select DVC resorts may increase anywhere from 3-10% from their current direct prices. This price change would mark the third price increase for direct DVC prices in 2019. Nearly all resort prices were increased in January while Copper Creek’s pricing was raised an additional $12 per […]
Skip the Cooking, Celebrate Thanksgiving with Disney This Year
Creating a Thanksgiving feast for you and your loved ones is no easy task. Thankfully, if you’re in the Disney World area this November 28th, you’re in luck because you can celebrate Thanksgiving with Disney at one of the numerous restaurants serving special Thanksgiving lunch and dinner meals. So put away that recipe book and […]