Disney Vacation Planning Resources

The ultimate guide to picking the best time to go to Disney World in 2024 and 2025 plus a free printable calendar! If you are planning a visit to Disney World you might be wondering what’s the best time to go for low crowds and great weather.  I have been to Disney World over 30 …

Where to buy discount Disney gift cards and how to spot the best Disney gift card deals. Using discount Disney gift cards for Disney World vacations is a great way to save money. You can use Disney gift cards to pay for: Food and drinks at Disney World and Disneyland A Disney vacation package Disney …

Everything you need to know about Disney Magic Bands in 2024 plus my best tips and tricks! MagicBands might be my favorite thing about a Disney World vacation. They make everything SO MUCH EASIER and are just a lot of fun! If you are wondering “What are Magic Bands?” or want to learn about the …

Learn where to buy cheap Disney World tickets in 2024 and my recommended sources for discount Disney tickets! If you are planning a trip to Disney World in 2024 you likely want to know how to get the cheapest Disney tickets. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to get discount tickets and where …

Here’s my detailed guide to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge pool, dining, rooms, wildlife, and more. Our family’s favorite place to stay at Walt Disney World is Animal Kingdom Lodge, hands-down. We’ve stayed here over 10 times and we keep coming back for the amazing rooms, restaurants, pools, activities, and animals! I’m sharing everything I know …

A detailed guide and review of the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Resorts plus how to stay for free with points.  I’ve stayed at both the Disney Swan and Dolphin and I have so much to share about the experience! The Swan and Dolphin are unique hotels at Walt Disney World because they share some of …

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I fly from North Carolina to Orlando three to four times each year to visit Walt Disney World, and I seldom pay for airfare. How do I pull this off? I fly for practically free using Southwest Rapid Rewards points.    The welcome bonus on this Southwest card offers enough points to fly a family …

Disney World DVC Rental is the BEST way to save thousands on a Disney World vacation. Learn what resorts have DVC villas, what renting points costs, and the downsides of DVC rental at Disney World.  Ten years ago I learned how to “rent” Disney Vacation Club (DVC) points and stay at Disney World Deluxe resorts …

After over 40 trips over the past 40 years, I’ve finally figured out how to skip the lines at Disney World. I love riding all of the incredible attractions at Walt Disney World… but I hate waiting in line. In this post I’ll share my strategies for avoiding long waits at Disney World, so you …