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  • Planning Guide
    • Part 1 – The Basics
      • A. When will you go?
      • B. How will you get there?
      • C. Where will you stay?
      • D. What pass should I get?
      • E. How Much Planning Do You Want To Do?
      • F. My Disney Experience Account
    • Part 2 – Accommodations
      • A. On-Site
      • B. Off-Site
      • C. Transportations Options
    • Part 3 – Dining Plan?
      • A. Types of Dining Plans
      • B. Free Dining Promo
      • C. Dining Plan vs. Paying Out-of-Pocket
    • Part 4 – Planning a Schedule
    • Part 5 – Where To Dine
      • A. Budget
      • B. Making Dining Reservations
      • C. Character Meals
      • D. Dinner Shows
    • Part 6 – Lightning Lane Planning
      • A. What is Genie+?
      • B. Why Should I Use Genie+?
      • C. Which Attractions Should I Use Genie+ and the Lightning Lanes For?
    • Part 7 – Additional Details
      • A. Stroller/Scooter Rental
      • B. Grocery Delivery
      • C. Packing List
      • D. Park Bag List
      • E. Special Events
      • F. Tours
      • G. Memory Maker
  • Park Itineraries
    • Magic Kingdom
    • Epcot
    • Hollywood Studios
    • Animal Kingdom
  • Free Worksheets
  • Reviews

Category Archives: Resorts

Should You Stay At A Disney Resort or Not?

ResortsBy LauraAugust 21, 2023Leave a comment

One of the most popular questions I get from people planning a Disney World vacation is “Should I stay at a Disney resort or off site?”. There really isn’t a clear cut answer to this, it really depends on a lot of factors. My preference is to always stay at a Disney resort, but it…

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Choosing the Best Disney World Resort For Your Family

ResortsBy LauraJune 15, 2021Leave a comment

Did you know that there are over 20 different Walt Disney World Resorts to choose from? That is a long list to consider, how do you figure out which one is the best Disney World Resort for your family and budget?  When clients approach me to help them plan their vacation, they initially fill out…

Disney World Monorail

All You Need to Know About Disney Transportation

Planning, ResortsBy LauraApril 16, 2021Leave a comment

UPDATED: April 16th, 2021 One of the conveniences I love about going to Disney World is the Disney Transportation. They really do think of everything and have so many options to choose from so that you can get anywhere on property without having to drive yourself around. It is one of the magical perks you…

Disney's Coronado Springs resort review

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Review & Tour

ResortsBy LauraOctober 23, 20193 Comments

I recently had the pleasure of touring Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and their brand new Gran Destino tower, and I have to say I was mighty impressed! With the addition of the new tower, they really have brought up the level of this resort, it feels like more than a moderate resort. It really does…

Disney's Beach & Yacht Club Deluxe Resort

A Tour of Disney’s Beach & Yacht Club

ResortsBy LauraOctober 4, 2018Leave a comment

This month I had the pleasure of touring Disney’s Beach & Yacht Club, which is one of Disney’s Epcot area Deluxe resorts. I was really impressed with this property. It has a different feel from all the other resorts, not to mention that the location and pool are out of this world!   The Beach…

Disney's Pop Century Resort Review

Disney’s Pop Century Resort Review

ResortsBy LauraSeptember 6, 2018Leave a comment

On my last trip, I returned to my favourite value resort – Pop Century! It’s my 4th stay at Pop and this time I got to experience it with the renovated rooms.   Pop Century is a little pricier than the All-Star resorts, so it’s not the cheapest on-property, but you still get great value…

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Room

My Top Reasons For Choosing a Disney Hotel

Lists, ResortsBy LauraApril 24, 2018Leave a comment

Are you having trouble deciding where to stay for your Disney World vacation? It’s a common dilemma and many families find themselves asking if they should choose a Disney hotel or not. A common misconception is that staying at Disney will cost you more, but in fact, that is not true! At a value level hotel,…

Disney's All-Star Sports Hotel Review

Disney’s All-Star Sports Review

ResortsBy LauraMarch 15, 2018Leave a comment

We recently traveled to Disney World and stayed for our second time at Disney’s All-Star Sports hotel. The value level hotels at Disney are a great option if you want to get all the benefits of staying on-site, but want to stay on budget at the same time. A Disney value hotel has fun theming…

Which Disney Resort Hotel do the experts prefer?

The Experts Weigh In On Which are the Best Disney Hotels

ResortsBy LauraFebruary 8, 201812 Comments

I’ve rounded up a few Disney expert bloggers to help share their perspective on a specific Disney related topic. I asked them all the same question, which will hopefully help my readers (YOU!) with their vacation planning decisions. For this post, I asked the experts to answer:   “What is your favorite Disney resort and…

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