Vacationing In Disney World-Tips and Advice

Welcome to my blog!! I'm creating this blog because my husband and I are avid Disney fans. We travel to Orlando 4-6 times a year to visit Mickey and the gang. Our last trip was in January and it was great to see everyone was faring well in the cold winter temperature for Florida (66). In this blog I hope to share some great tips and advice for you since I feel like we're pros. We've been going to Disney as a family since our honeymoon; which was to Epcot (our favorite park) 19 years ago.



Saturday, March 12, 2011

Introduction to Disney

Walt Disney World...a magical place.  One of the major misconceptions about Disney world is that it is just for kids.  WRONG!!!!  My husband and I go to Disney all the time without our kids and, as a matter of fact, our kids do not even want to go anymore.  They said they are "tired" of going ALL the time and often refuse to go.  Here are just a few of the things that adults can enjoy in Disney World:

Unique dining with great food
A surprisingly diverse amount of adult beverages in certain locations
Nice resorts with wonderful amenities and luxuries
Distinctive shops with merchandise from around the world
4 themed parks that offer thrills for all ages
2 water parks that are refreshing on hot summer days; one which offers snorkeling
Romantic and magical atmospheres in many locations throughout the 'Kingdom.'
And many more....

Of course for those with kids...what better place to enjoy a memorable and  magical vacation than at Disney World.  If you have not yet taken a trip with your kids or you did not enjoy it when you went, keep this blog in mind for hints and tips about how to save time, money, and make the most of your Disney vacation.  We have went with people who did not enjoy it their first time and after a short trip with us, they were instantly converted and are now also 'addicted to the mouse!!'  Disney can be quite overwhelming and hard to understand; but with some thoughtful planning before you go, your trip will be quite a success.

My first advice to all readers......GO!!!!  If at all possible or if close enough to drive, make it a short trip and enjoy one park per trip.  If that is not possible, we have a plan for your week long adventure.  We have done both, but prefer long weekends.  There is SO much to do on Disney property that you do not have to go to a park every day.  We rarely do the parks on back-to-back days.  Most of the time, parents want their kids to get the most out of the parks, when really the kids just want to go back to the hotel and swim in the pool.  We'll direct you to which pools are our favorites on property.  Which leads me to my final thought and introduction to the next blog...stay on property if you can.  We'll review our favorite Disney resorts next time....until then remember what Walt himself said,"It all started with a mouse."