Is There Enough To Do Without Going To The Parks?
You never really think about going to Disney without going to the parks (well we didn’t until buying DVC). We always planned to go to the parks a few days at least. This year has been tough with unforeseen expenses. We already had our room booked at Copper Creek. Money being tight we dug in […]
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Best All-You-Can-Eat Dining Options at Disney
There are plenty of buffets and family style restaurants around the Walt Disney World Resort. Although all the restaurants at Disney meet a minimum Disney standard of food quality and service, the following options are the best all-you-can-eat dining options at Disney. Several of Disney’s buffets are consistently rated and reviewed as the best at […]
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Disney Vacation Club Owner’s Lockers, Are They Worth It?
We’re Disney fans, we’re DVC owners, we come to Orlando for at least four weeks at a time every summer from England, we need a lot of luggage right? Yes. Absolutely right! So our chosen airline has no problem with this and we can bring as much luggage as we like right? Erm, not quite. […]
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Suffering With Crohns Disease In The Happiest Place On Earth
I was diagnosed with Crohns disease in 2008. This was very hard for me to come to terms with and the changes in my lifestyle. We have always holidayed in Disneyworld, so when I was diagnosed I thought it would be the end of those types of holidays. I as so wrong….thankfully! I then had […]
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Disney Marathons: When, Where And Why
Each year Disney holds a variety of themed marathons and other race events throughout the Disney World Resort area. Here is a breakdown of the four marathon events and what they each have to offer. If you’re a running (or walking) enthusiast you may want to consider joining one of these fun Disney marathons, win […]
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Disney Unveils Plans for New Moana Attraction and Other Major Epcot Changes
And Other Exciting D23 Announcements Last weekend brought a slew of announcements from Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim. Here are some of the highlights and announcements for new attractions and additions coming to the Disney World Resort. Extensive Changes At Epcot New “Worlds” During the D23 event, Disney announced that it would be revamping the […]
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All That Pre-Planning… Is It Necessary?!
We’ve heard it time and time again… “I can’t imagine how you find Disney fun with all that planning you do!” or “I could never do Disney, it’s too much work!”. To the die hard Disney fan, all that planning and research is equivalent to foreplay, 😉 the build up to an experience we know […]
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DVC Versus Value Resorts: Are You Really Getting More Bang For Your Buck?
Disney offers three levels of on-property resorts: Deluxe, Moderate and Value. The Deluxe resorts are home to Disney Vacation Club (DVC) deluxe studios and villas, where DVC members can stay using points for accommodations instead of paying in cash. DVC resorts are considered the most luxurious resorts and offer “best of the best” accommodations and […]
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Disney Specialty Cruises (Fireworks Cruise)
This is a wonderful way to watch the “Happily Ever After” fireworks at Magic Kingdom or Epcot’s “Illuminations,” soon to be a new show, without being in the crowds or needing park tickets. You are on a pontoon boat that holds either 8 or 10. There is also a Grand Yacht, but I have never […]
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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 […]
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