Yeti Rambler Bottle

Essential Disney Gear: The Yeti Rambler

Yeti Rambler

I love talking about Gadgets, gear, and items that make Disney more enjoyable. I honestly didn’t believe I could find anything new that I hadn’t already loved. Well, I did. I was introduced to the Yeti tumblers/ramblers by a few people I know and the salesperson at the Academy Sports Store.

Since the moment I bought these beauties, I have been IN LOVE. Seriously. I haven’t loved a drink apparatus this much, ever. Let me tell you why they are perfect for Disney…..Read on.

Disney’s All Star Music Suites

How to Enjoy a Multi-Family Stay at Disney’s All Star Music Suites!

I recently did my first stay at the family suites in the All Star Music resort at Walt Disney World. It was an interesting experience for a couple of reasons.

1. I have never stayed at all All Star Resort before and never stayed in any of disney’s family suites.
2. We were staying with another family – same suite.

So based on this, I have some information and short review to give you if you’re instead in splitting the cost of a stay with another family by using one of these suites! Read on for more!

Walt Disney World Ferrytale Wishes Cruise: A Review

 

Photopass picture from Cruise in February

Disney special events………oh how many there are! Many of these revolve around food and a special experience for just a few people. They cost money……extra money. Are they worth it? I hope to answer that question for you here regarding this particular experience. Read on!

Should I Join Disney Vacation Club? Is It Worth It – Your Guide to Making the Decision to Join DVC

Disney Vacation Club – Is it Worth It?

If you’ve spent any time around they Disney resorts, you’ve probably heard of Disney Vacation Club – also known as DVC. You may have seen the booths around the parks, the advertisements on the resort television, the plug on Disney’s magical express, or the resorts themselves popping up around the property. Let’s face it, DVC is growing and it’s getting bigger every day. The question I’m asking is – Do you really know DVC? Even if you’ve considered joining, do you really understand the benefits and just how much it could benefit you to join? It is a big decision to make, but it could be one that you never regret. The intention of this post is to un-cloud some of the mystery around DVC, help you understand what it is, tell you some of the facts, and help you decide if it’s right for you! I will say I’m a bit biased because I am a member and I think it’s one of the best decisions we ever made; however, I didn’t buy in immediately. We waited until the right time and now we are so happy we did. Read on for more if you’re curious or curiouser…….

Did you Know Disney Series: Checking Into Your Resort Online

Disney’s Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary

I have yet another installment for you in the Did you Know series, where I teach you facts that you may or may not have known about how to make your vacation even more magical. This series includes how-to’s with detailed screenshots for those of you who are currently not in the know! This post focused on online check in. For anyone staying on property at a Disney resort, I highly recommend doing online check in. This allows you to by-pass long lines when you arrive at the resort; and, for the veterans to Disney, can allow you to bypass the desk altogether and go straight to your room! How exciting is that?! Read on for more!

Did you Know Disney Series: Fastpass Plus How to – It’s Free and Easy!

Hollywood tower of Terror line

If you want to avoid lines like the one in the picture above – you need the green mickey head in your life! Fastpass plus is free (included with admission at no additional cost) and easy to reserve. I cannot tell you how many times someone at the parks asks me how I got into that ‘special’ fastpass line. I’ve also had people ask me how much extra I paid for it. I want the word to get out, once and for all, that this is at no additional cost to you and it’s super easy to reserve. Fastpass plus saves you time and sanity! This post is all about how to reserve your rides online. Read on for the step by step!

Just How Magic Are Magic Bands? Disney’s Shaking More Pixie Dust on Them Every Day!

Magic Bands – Walt Disney Worlds Power tool

This post is all about the almighty magic band. I’m learning day by day with each foray into the parks just how powerful these babies are. It seems that Disney is adding more and more functionality to them all the time. They really are something you NEED to have now when touring the parks to make your vacation as seamless as possible. Trust me, I was the biggest skeptic of them all when they debuted but I’m now on the bandwagon and trying to drive it! I’ve found that not only do they make my vacation easier but it keeps me worry free and literally lighter as I’m touring. Let me tell you all the magic they create for you….

What Does Space Mountain Really Look Like?

       

Hop on the peoplemover to see space mountain!

What Does Space Mountain Really Look Like?

Here’s a hint for you guys. If Space Mountain is ever broken down, hop on that people mover stat! Chances are you’ll get to see the whole track with the lights on. Usually this means they are working on the ride or fixing something. I recently got the chance to see this and snapped all the pictures I could. Here they are after the jump!

WARNING: THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD! IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW WHAT SPACE MOUNTAIN LOOKS LIKE WITH THE LIGHTS ON, DON’T READ ON!

Universal Dining Plan: A Review

Price comparison for Universal Dining Plan

Universal Dining Plan: A Review

I recently went to Universal Studios using my annual pass and decided to try out their dining plan. This is relatively new and new to me. I had a very positive experience with it and wanted to talk a little about it and compare/contrast it to Disney’s dining plan. Being a Disney veteran, it’s the dining plan I’m much more familiar with, so I didn’t have high expectations for universal but I must say it highly exceeded those! Read on for more!

Disney Video: Voyage of the Little Mermaid Complete Ride Through

Voyage of the Little Mermaid Complete Ride Through

I have a treat for you guys today. Whilst in the Magic Kingdom I filmed the entire Voyage of the Little Mermaid ride. I finally edited it today and placed it on YouTube this afternoon. It is a dark ride, so there are some dark parts of the video, but that’s because of the dark environment. It turned out pretty great, especially for being filmed on my android phone! This is definitely my favorite part of new Fantasyland thus far (since the Mine Train is coming soon!). The Video is after the break!