Tag: Disney World Tips

10 Essential Ways to De-Stress Disney World Trip Planning

Karyn Locke
Mickey Mouse Festival of Fantasy Parade

Are you headed to Walt Disney World – but stressing over your vacation? No worries, it’s happened to all of us. But, happily, there are ways to knock the stress out of your planning for a stress-free trip. From organization tips to must-know timelines, here are 10 essential ways to de-stress Disney World trip planning.  1. De-Stress Disney World Trip Planning: Research Literally Everything I get stressed out when I have no idea what I’m doing. And that rings especially true when traveling. When I was planning my family’s first…

All the Best Magic Kingdom Shortcuts to Save Time and Effort in the Park

Karyn Locke
Best Magic Kingdom shortcuts

If you’re reading this for your first visit to Magic Kingdom, hooray! You just saved yourself and your family tons of steps. If you’re reading this compliments of spending days in the park, hooray to you, too! You’re saving yourself and feet some literal footwork. Here are the easiest & best Magic Kingdom shortcuts to save you time and effort when visiting Walt Disney World.  On my first visit to Walt Disney World (WDW), I remember the look in The Kid’s eye when she saw Cinderella Castle for the first…

11 Limited-Time and New Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World in 2019

Karyn Locke
Donald Duck Statue at Magic Kingdom things not to pack for Walt Disney World

Hearing the great news that Walt Disney World is ramping up the fun game for 2019 is making me do the happy dance. Sure, I love visiting WDW anytime, but it’s always fun to plan a visit around new shows, attractions, and parades. So, just what’s going on in the Disney Parks that you need to know? Here’s 11 limited-time and new experiences coming to Walt Disney World in 2019! Here’s the scoop: starting Jan. 18 and continuing into autumn 2019, Walt Disney World will unveil a collection of shows,…

Don’t Make These 10 First Time Disney World Visit Mistakes

Karyn Locke
Cinderella castle is still beautiful with rain clouds

Going to Walt Disney World for the first time and your head’s going in a million different directions? Or maybe you’re at the point where you’ve planned so much for your first visit that everything’s jumbling together? No worries, we’ve got you covered. From what not to do with FastPasses to what freebies to never forget, don’t make these 10 first time Disney World visit mistakes. I really wish I would have listened to the dozens of blogs I read and the friends I talked to about Walt Disney World…

The Insider’s Guide to Toy Story Land: Tips and Tricks

Karyn Locke
Woody tips his hat to toys that come to play in the new Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios just opened – yay! Filled with cute touches from the movie, fun dining options, and giggle-inducing rides, it’s THE place to visit at Walt Disney World for fans. So, exactly what do you need to know for your visit? Here’s Toy Story Land tips and tricks to make the most of your time in the park. On Thursday, June 28, members of the media had a chance to check out Toy Story Land, myself included. From the moment I walked through the entrance…