Disney Vacation Club Fanatic
We joined in March 2010 on a Disney Cruise! What I love best about DVC is the flexibility. We bring family, friends and celebrated my daughter’s high school graduation by bringing her high school friends. We bought an annual pass last year with the DVC discount to celebrate Retirement. BEST Decision Ever! We will buy […]
Waynama Safari – Our Favorite Animal Kingdom Lodge Adventure
My husband and I have done several tours at Animal Kingdom Lodge and our hands down favorite is the Waynama Safari which we have done three times (fourth coming up in January!). You do need to enjoy animals and food as this tour is full of both! This is a full 4 hour plus experience… […]
Seniors in Paradise: Staying Young at Disney World
Being retired and 68 years old, one might suppose that I would want to take it easy and stay away from the hectic excitement of the parks at Walt Disney World. But nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, I, as a native New Yorker, chose to buy a vacation home (now my […]
I’m Staying At A Disney Resort, But How Do I Get To The Parks?
Staying at a Disney resort provides guests not only with close proximity to the theme parks and other attractions at Walt Disney World, such as the water parks and Disney Springs, but also gives you access to multiple transportation options. Buses The most common form of transportation at Walt Disney World is their bus system, […]
Is Disney Vacation Club Right For My Family? Perspective of a UK Member
This question comes up multiple times a week on the UK forums and as a member who impulse bought DVC a few years back I wanted to share my thoughts. I have no regrets in my impulse Purchase but there are things I wish I had known and thought about before I did. A Florida […]
How Using DVC Has Changed The Way We Eat (And Spends Our Time) at Disney World
We have been coming to Walt Disney World for many years… initially as a couple and now as a family of four: two adults and two children. Over this time the way we approach our holidays has really changed. At first we would come for a couple of weeks, then as finances allowed we extended […]
Disney’s Mobile Ordering! A Hidden Gem!!
Are you one of the lucky folks who takes full advantage of this amazing time saving little piece of magic Disney has to offer or are you one of the poor unfortunate souls who are still waiting in line for your quick service meal? We took our first Walt Disney World trip as DVC members […]
Using Member Services To Help Understand DVC
I truly wonder why people have such misunderstood ideas of DVC after they purchase. Many of us have bought points that cost more than a car and you certainly understand what you get when you buy a car… Now With That Off My Chest I believe everyone should make the most of their “welcome home” […]
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth it For Your Trip? Part 2
Definitions Snack: 1 single serving snack or drink (i.e. popsicle, piece of whole fruit, 20oz drink) Quick-service meal: 1 entree + 1 drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic) Table-service BREAKFAST meal: 1 entree + 1 drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic) OR 1 Buffet or Family-style meal Table-service LUNCH/DINNER meal: 1 entree + 1 dessert + 1 drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic) OR 1 […]
Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth it For Your Trip? Part 1
The Disney Dining Plan (DDP) is one of the most debated topics among DVC owners and certainly a popular question frequently seen being asked. Definitions Snack: 1 single serving snack or drink (i.e. popsicle, piece of whole fruit, 20oz drink) Quick-service meal: 1 entree + 1 drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic) Table-service BREAKFAST meal: 1 entree […]
Which is Better Flight of Passage or Star Wars Smuggler’s Run? A 12 Year-Old Boy’s Opinion!
Firstly, it has to be said that this is so difficult to directly compare as although both rides that simulate flying they are very different. So to compare the two I shall compare different aspects: queue, ride vehicle, visuals & atmosphere, immersion. Then for each, I’ll pick a winner! Queues Flight of Passage In the […]