Disney World Tip from Toni: Talk to the Cast Members!

Disney World Tip: Take time to talk to the Disney Cast Members - they have great tips and stories.

Talk to the Cast Members! They're called "Cast Members" because they are part of the show.  Ask them where they are from and how long they have been at Disney. Chances are, you will hear some great stories or get some good tips.  Many of them live in Florida now but have their city or country of origin listed under their names on their name tag.

The Cast Members in the Epcot World Showcase pavilions are often from the represented country, giving you a unique opportunity to ask questions and visit with someone from another culture...someone who has intentionally chosen to interact with tourist!  This is also true of the Cast Members in the Asia and Africa part of Disney's Animal Kingdom park and the Goodwill Ambassadors over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. 

Here's another great tip - take time to talk to me, Toni, before your trip.  I can help you plan a great Disney World vacation starting with narrowing down hotels to those that are right for your budget and then we'll tackle dining and FastPass+ reservation and itineraries that keep you ahead of the crowds.  

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Disney World & Universal OrlandoTip: Save Indoor Shows for the Afternoons

Monica's Tip o' the Day:

When planning your day at each Disney World and Universal Orlando theme park, try to save all the indoor shows/attractions for the afternoon!  Here's why:

1. It's a nice break. If you got to the parks before park opening (which we strongly recommend) you'll be ready for a little time off of your feet.

2. Orlando Weather - Afternoons are generally the hottest part of the day so that air conditioning feels great and gives you a little extra energy to push through the rest of the day! Orlando also gets afternoon rain showers, especially in the summer, which is another good reason to wait on the shows.

3. Minimizing Lines - Since crowds are lowest in the first hour or so after park opening, you'll want to get through as many attractions with short ride times as possible in the morning. Crowds peak in the middle of the day and lines are at their longest so heading to something with a large capacity that also takes more time(most Disney shows are about 20 minutes) just makes better sense.

There are indoor, air-conditioned shows at every park. Be sure to pick up a Daily Show guide at the front of the parks to get the schedules. (Another quick hint: Pick 1 up at the front desk before you head out to the bus stop, and you can plan when to go while you're waiting for the bus, or riding the bus!)

One of our favorites is to ride Spaceship Earth at Epcot at around 2pm. The ride is about 20 minutes long, it's dark and it's cool! It give me just enough time to take a little rest, relax, and occasionally a little catnap! Of course, you'll want to be awake and smiling when they take the picture for these fun little Jetson-like scenes!

Have a magical day!

Monica

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Toni's Theme Park Tip: Don't Skip Meals!

Disney World & Universal Orlando Tip: You've gotta eat to stay on your feet; don't sabotage your vacation by skipping meals.

While at the parks, you may be tempted to "push through" and sacrifice eating to experience more attractions - don't. 

Listen to the advice of our friend Stacey:  "My husband witnessed our eldest son in a hangry* moment several years ago.  Two bites of a Subway sandwich and he was a different child.  Now my hubby is more willing to get snacks and take short breaks.   It makes all the difference!  We make sure to always have granola bars and water bottles in our backpacks!"

Walking around the parks for an entire day can burn up to 1,000 calories, so take the time you need to replenish the fuel your body is definitely burning off. Don't sacrifice your health or your sanity - your family & friends will thank you!  

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 * Hangry (han-gree), adjective: an amalgum of hungry + angry.  Click here to read about the science of "hangry". 

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Rain Poncho Tips for Disney World & Universal Orlando

One of my biggest tips for Disney World and Universal Orlando guests (or any other Orlando theme park) is to be prepared for rain! Florida is notorious for rain showers, so be prepared!  You can purchase them for about $10 each in the theme parks but I save money by buying a whole bunch of rain ponchos from Amazon and carry them with me. Most rain showers are over pretty quickly, so when rain comes, we put on our ponchos, grab a little snack (Dole Whip!!) and wait it out!  A lot of people flee the parks when the rain starts so coming prepared is a great way to take advantage of the shorter lines during rain showers.  No need to let a little rain ruin your day!!!   

You can also find inexpensive, disposable rain ponchos at most Dollar stores and in the camping section at Walmart.  My local Dollar Tree had them in the section where hair accessories are sold.   The fashion maven in your family may declare that they would NEVER wear a poncho but will probably change their mind when they see lots of people putting them on when the rain starts. 

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Inexpensive disposable rain ponchos for your Orlando vacation are available on Amazon and at Walmart and Dollar Tree.

Even if it isn't raining, you may want ponchos to help keep you dry on attractions that can soak you to the skin like Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom, Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom or Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls and Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges in Universal's Islands of Adventure. 

Have a magical day!

Monica,

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Animal Location Guide

Did you know that Disney's Animal Kingdom park has a free, handy-dandy Animal Location & Identification Guide available on racks and near cash registers throughout the park?  Not only will it help you find your favorite animals, it'll also help you to identify the animal in front of you.  

Disney's Animal Kingdom park offers a free Animal Location & Identification Guide which is available on racks and near cash registers throughout the park.

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Staying Safe from Alligators at Disney World

We are absolutely heartbroken about the little boy who died as a result of the alligator attack at Disney World and cannot imagine the trauma this family will carry with them for the rest of their lives.  My way of dealing with the fear that can come from a tragedy like this is to seek out information to help me gain a balanced perspective. 

As scary as alligator attacks on humans are very rare and you only have a 1 in 2.4 million chance of being injured in an alligator attack.  Since 1948, there have only been 23 deaths from alligator attacks in the entire state of Florida with far more deaths attributed to large mammals like cows and horses, insect and spider bites, and dog attacks.  Prior to this recent attack, the last alligator encounter that resulted in injury was thirty years ago - in 1986 - and the victim survived.  

Alligator Behavior & Minimizing Risks

May and June are breeding and nesting months so alligators cover more ground during these months.  In general, alligators are most active when temperatures are between 82° to 92° F (28° to 33° C).

 Alligators typically hunt at night, especially just after sundown or just before sunrise. An alligator's natural hunting behavior is to watch for animals coming to drink in the shallow waters near the edges of lakes, ponds and streams.  

Key take-away: Be alert when walking along waterways and stay out of the water.   Stick to swimming pools and areas that are marked as safe for swimmers.  

Alligators Don't Eat When It is Below 70-degrees

Alligators are cold blooded and typically cannot eat when it is less than 70-degrees.  They become dormant when the temperature drops below 55-degrees. Since they are cold-blooded they don’t need to eat nearly as often as we do and alligators stop eating at all in the winter (depending on temperatures: November – March).  When it is cold, alligators go through a dormant period called “brumation” where their metabolisms slows way down and they become inactive and stop eating until the weather warms enough to resume regular activity.

Key take-away:  If you're really fearful of alligators, plan your Disney vacation for the colder months when alligators are dormant. 

Never feed alligators - it is illegal because it breaks down an alligator's natural aversion to humans.

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Sources:

• http://www.brazosbend.org/florafauna/alligatorfacts.pdf

• http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/alligator/facts/

• http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/15/health/disney-alligator-attack-may-have-been-the-perfect-storm-trnd/index.html
  

Best Disney World Character Meal for Boys by Monica Bryant

I don’t have any boys (we’re an all princess family) however I do have 2 nephews that travel to Disney World with us on a regular basis. We have done a few character meals with them, but I think one of the best character meals on property for boys is Chef Mickey’s!

Chef Mickey’s is located at The Contemporary Resort which makes it ideal for a meal either on your first day or last day at Disney World if you don’t have tickets to the parks on those days. You don’t need tickets to eat at this restaurant.

At Chef Mickey’s, you will meet Mickey Mouse, and then a variety of the other “main” Disney characters like Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Goofy, etc…. If your goal is to meet these characters I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is great, the restaurant is air-conditioned (a real plus on those hot Florida summer days!) and no standing in long lines to get autographs and pictures! Each character comes to your table to spend a few minutes with just your family! The food is buffet style and offers a great variety so that even the pickiest eater can find something they like! They also offer the ever so famous Mickey waffles! So if you’re looking for some time with the “Mouse that started it all”, this is a great way to meet him! Be sure to book your reservations early as they book up fairly quickly!

(If you’re looking for a great restaurant for boys that isn’t a character meal, I highly recommend Rainforest Café---my nephews always request a meal there! The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is fantastic for boys and the only other thing I can say is “Volcano!!” one of the best desserts on property. There are two (2) Rainforest Cafes you can eat at: one at Disney Springs and one at Disney's Animal Kingdom park; you do not need a park admission ticket to dine at the Animal Kingdom location as the restaurant entrance is outside the park.)

About the author: Monica is our most experienced travel agent and is a whiz at helping people plan fantastic Disney vacations. 

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Why You Should book your Disney World Vacation Before a Free Dining Promotion is Announced

When Disney World releases a free dining promotion, people book their trip and then they start booking their dining right away and popular locations like Chef Mickey, O'hana, Teppen Edo, and Be Our Guest fill to capacity almost immediately.  Free Dining is usually announced sometime between late March and early May for late August or early September arrivals.  Disney World dining reservations can be booked 180 days prior to arrival, which means that you can begin booking dining reservations into the typical Free Dining Promotion period in early March.   The easiest and most relaxed way for you to plan your vacation and get the restaurants you want is to let one of our agents get your trip booked now and we'll help you map out which park you'll visit on each day of your vacation, then we'll book your dining reservations on your behalf as soon as your 180 day reservation window opens.  Your top choices will be secured for you before the free dining frenzy begins and then your agent will apply the free dining promotion to your existing reservation just as soon as the promotion is released, subject to Disney terms and conditions.  Your agent will let you know right away if any modifications need to be made to participate.  You don't have to keep watching for a promotion release because we're taking care of that for you.   The deposit is only $200 and is completely refundable up to 30-days prior to arrival so there is absolutely no risk - you can cancel for a full refund if free dining is not offered or your plans change.   Booking your trip now is like getting all the "Black Friday" deals and getting to sleep in on the day after Thanksgiving!

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Jeni's Review of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue!

Welcome to Pioneer Hall and the Hoop-de-doo Musical Revue! Where the food is hot, the drinks are not, and the food is well...bear-able! But seriously though, aside from the puny jokes and crazy show, you can really take a load off and enjoy the Hoop-de-doo Musical Revue!

More chicken, more chicken, more chicken, let’s eat? All the food is served family style. Grub includes bread, a dinner salad, barbecue spare ribs, fried chicken, corn, baked beans, and strawberry shortcake. To drink there’s soft drinks, coffee, tea and milk for kids of all ages. There is also beer, wine, and sangria for the kids at heart.

Disney Dining Plan and Tables in Wonderland are accepted at this dinner show. The show itself is quirky and features a six member cast that sings, dances, and tells jokes. (This experience takes two (2) Disney Dining Plan Table Service meals credits per person, 100% ID check for alcohol)

In 2011, my brother Mikey was picked to be in the show. He was the Ranger. It was an awesome moment to laugh, and it was very cute to my mom. My brother was a team player but has voiced he doesn't want to be a part of the show, he'd rather just watch it. I on the other hand love the show and hope to someday be a part of it. My grandmother who is not into the whole Disney thing(weird right), grabbed a washboard and a spoon and jammed away. My mother loves the show and talks about their fried chicken all the time. It is truly a show for all ages.

With something for everyone, there’s never a bad time to go down to Pioneer Hall in Fort Wilderness. Traffic can be busy so leave extra time to get to Pioneer Hall. Please note that there is some walking required once you get to the resort. 

All the walking there is worth it once you walk into the doors of the Hoop-de-hoop-de-hoop-de-doo!

(Note from Annette: If you are using Disney transportation, you'll need to take a bus or a boat from one of the theme parks or Disney Springs to the Fort Wilderness campground and then, once there, take one of the internal buses to Pioneer Hall.  They have three internal bus routes so check with the bus driver if you aren't sure whether the bus will get you where you need to go).

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Anna-the-Anxious Rides Rock 'n Roller Coaster

Rock’N’Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. For one, it is no ordinary Roller Coaster (but we’ll get back to that in a minute). For two, it was my very first real (by real I mean, you go upside down on it) roller coaster. Finally, my family has a heart for Classic Rock and adores making fun of one line in particular of the pre­-show.

So what is the coaster like? Well, terrifying.

You see, since it was my very first grown­up coaster, I was already super nervous. To make matters worse, my mother made me spit out my gum beforehand because, and I quote, “I really don’t want you choking on your gum from this.” My little sister (who had been on it many times) held my hand and told me I probably wouldn’t die. I had a nice little hyperventilating fit in the pre-­show, managed to calm down, got in the second line, and told myself "there is no turning back now." This of course is not true; you can turn back all the way up to the point that you strap into your seat. As I mentioned before you can turn back up to the moment they strap you in.  I hopped in the seat while forcing myself to take deep calming breaths, yanked the harness down as tight as I could physically make it, and waited... I waited for what felt like an eternity, until I heard Steven Tyler's voice shout, "5" (Oh gosh, my heart!),  "4" (I CAN'T DO THIS!), "3" (I'M STUCK!!!), "2" (I held my breath) and "1!!!" Off like a rocket! 0­-to-60mph in 3-­point­ something seconds, and after that three seconds the worst was over. I laughed hysterically! In retrospect I think I was having a minor breakdown. I laughed and laughed and laughed and tears rolled across my face. Then in an instant, it was over... I was so pumped I rode it twice more, and then I never got back on it again.

 I conquered my fear and decided I didn't like the feeling in my stomach whilst accelerating at an unreasonable rate. I don't like being forced to listen to loud noises while my body is being thrown about. If this sounds terrifying to you, you should probably sit this one out. If you get motion sick, enjoy the super cool Aerosmith themed gift shop, where you can watch all the excited riders look at photos of their scrunched up faces as they exit the ride. There is plenty to do while the others ride, and please don't feel bad, or dumb for not wanting to ride. There are so many reasons not to go! My go-­to reason is "I'm nauseous, and who of you wants to sit next to a nauseous person on a roller coaster?" Your reason can be as simple as "I want to enjoy my visit to Disney World, and look back at it fondly, I don't want you to remember me crying in line."

I'm going to leave you with quote from my dad. "If you don't ride because you don't want to, that's fine. Just don't let fear stop you from something you truly want to do." I wanted to conquer my fear of Roller Coasters, so I went of the most extreme one at Disney World in a moment of peer pressure, and I'm glad I did. If you really don't want to go, just don't.  That's okay! 

About the author:  Anna was always a cautious child and was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in her teens.  She works hard to keep it from running her life.

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Disney World Vacation Planning Services for Busy & Frustrated People

Disney is marketing one promotion under three or four different names:  Early 2016 Offer, Magic Together Offer, and Disney Junior Offer; before that, it was as a Disney Visa offer.   Okay, in all fairness, the Disney Junior offer is ever-so-slightly different because families with preschoolers and get a small bag of promotional items and activities.  (The "Stay, Play and Dine" offer actually is a different promotion.)   It makes sense to craft your message to reach different types of guests; so much sense, in fact, that I thought I would do the same thing with the services we happily provide to all of our clients....

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 Option 1: "I hate all of this ?#&%! Technology!" Service -  This service is for people that find it just infuriating that Disney now wants you to set up a "My Disney Experience" account, book dining and FastPass+ online, customize Magic Bands, and download an app.  It can be so frustrating, especially if you don't have a teenager handy to do it for you.   Book your Disney vacation through us and our agents will happily do almost all of it for you and they'll walk you through anything you absolutely have to do on your own.  We even offer the Unofficial Guide to Disney World - a printed guidebook - as a thank you gift option to help with your plans.  We still send printed documents and printed copies of the theme park touring plans to you via the U.S. Postal Service and we're happy to discuss your plans and needs over the phone.   

Option 2: "I'm Too Busy for All This Advance Planning" Service - Doesn't Disney realize that the kinds of people who go to Disney World have jobs and families? Do they seriously expect you to research resorts, plan every dining reservation six months in advance, research the best FastPass+ options and then book them at midnight exactly 45 days prior to arrival? Who has time for that?!? If you feel this way, you will definitely want to utilize the services of our agents who eat, sleep and breathe this stuff and can do most of it for you. We can help narrow the choices down to those that are a good fit for you and can book dining and FastPass+ on your behalf.  Do you mill your own flour or sew all your own clothes? Of course not, and there is no good reason not to let us do the leg work for you, especially since our services are free when you book your trip through us.    We'll have everything ready to go when your vacation rolls around.

 Option 3: "Help! I'm Trying To Plan Everything For My Extended Family" Service - Group trips can be a wonderful and memorable experience but they do present some very real vacation planning challenges as you try to juggle different ages and different vacation styles.  Having a travel agent that specializes in Disney destinations is a huge help in this situation because we really do know the resorts, restaurants, and theme parks very well and we can help you create plans that include everyone's priorities and that address everyone's needs. 

 Option 4: "I've Already Booked My Trip but Now I'm Overwhelmed!" Service - It is true that our services are completely free when you book your Disney vacation through us but we may still be able to help if you booked your trip yourself.   1) If you booked through Disney less than 30 days ago and have not paid your trip off in full, we can probably still be added as the agent of record on your existing reservation and you'll get all the benefits we offer just as if you'd booked with us in the first place.   (2) If that isn't possible, we can look at your needs and let you know the fee for helping with reservations and itineraries.  

We can also offer "My Wife Told Me to Plan This Thing" services, "I need a Disney Buddy who is as excited as I am" services, and services for people with allergies or any number of special situations.  Just tell us what you need and we'll let you know how we can help.

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Day of the Dead traditions at Disney World and Disneyland / Dia de los Muertos

The Mexican Day of the Dead(Dia De Muertos) tradition is observed on from October 31 to November 2nd and it is a time of honoring departed loved ones.   It has roots in Aztec beliefs that say that the souls of departed loved ones can return for a brief time. 

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Dia de Los Muerto at Disney World

Certain elements have been incorporated into the "Gran Fiesta Tour with the Three Amigos" ride in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot.  Skeletons and skull masks (called calacas) are a a recognizable part of modern Day of the Dead celebrations. (Did you notice the Donald Duck pinata under the arch, in the background of the picture below?)

Do you see the Donald Duck banner? This is a Disney-fied version of a folk art called Papel Picado, which means punched or perforated paper, and are usually made by punching or cutting designs into tissue paper, using small chisels. They are used to decorate a lot of events but skeletons and the color pink are a common theme in banners used in Day of the Dead altars.

Dia de Los Muerto at Disneyland

From September 15 to November 2, 2017, the Plaza de la Familia at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure (Disneyland) is inspired Dia de los Muertos and the movie "CoCo" and will feature storytellers, songs from the movie, Folklorico dances and Mariachi Divas.   Authentic Mariachi music will be presented at the Paradise Gardens Bandstand along with delicious Mexican foods available for purchase.   Click here for more information

In Disneyland park, guests can head over to Frontierland from September 15 to November 2, 2017 to join the festivities.   Zocalo Park will have a musical trio of iconic calacas (skeleton figurines), brightly colored flowers and Calaveras-style face painting.  You can enjoy dtasty mexican food at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante.

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Everything You Want To Know About Disney Toilet Paper But Were Afraid To Ask

Exclusive Investigatory Report!

Some time ago, I read a blog by a Disney fan who has stayed at several Disney World hotels and I was struck by the comment that they always bring their own toilet paper to the value resorts because the rolls in the value rooms are of lower quality.   As the mother of four kids, I am just grateful when we're not out of toilet paper and had never noticed this detail despite having stayed at lots of Disney resorts of all levels lots of times.   Clearly some investigative work was in order....

Disney Deluxe, Moderate & Value Resorts...It's Not Just About Room Size

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has three main categories of hotels: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe.  I did a comparison of rack rate of standard rooms for one night (December 9, 2014) and, as expected, there is a wide range of prices:  Pop Century (value) - $108 / Port Orleans Riverside (moderate) - $181 / Polynesian Resort (deluxe) - $454.  As you would expect, the value rooms are the smallest and the deluxe resorts have the largest rooms.   The pools and dining options are more elaborate at deluxe resorts and value resorts don't have coffee makers in the rooms. Value resorts have double beds but moderate and deluxe resorts have queen beds.  These details are interesting, I suppose, but it turns out that the most important benefit to spending an extra $300 per night is the difference in the toilet paper,  The deluxe resort (I think this is Disney's Yacht Club but don't remember for sure) have thicker, quilted toilet paper; Disney's Port Orleans Riverside has fairly thick toilet paper that isn't quilted; and Disney's Pop Century had thin, single-ply toilet paper that won't win any softness awards. I can't help but wonder what Goldilocks would have to say about the whole thing.  If you're checking into a Disney World resort sometime soon, don't hesitate to send the name of the resort and a picture of the toilet paper in the room to me; the world deserves to know the truth about Disney toilet paper!

 

Did You Know....

Stitch's Great Escape opened in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom on November 16, 2004.  It seems that Stitch went a little crazy with excitement and he TP'ed Cinderella's Castle in celebration of the grand opening.   The castle was cleaned up and returned to it's previous condition by the next morning.

 

What About Disneyland?

Disneyland Resort in California only has three official hotels and they are all deluxe level resorts.    I stayed at the Disneyland Hotel in June and completely forgot to take a picture specifically of the toilet paper but I was able to crop down this photo from my room's restroom.  You'll have to make your own assessment of the toilet paper quality.  Disney partners with what they call "Good Neighbor" hotels and the toilet paper there will vary by hotel chain.   I did find the an painted sign in the Frontierland area of Disneyland advertising 100% Splinter Free toilet paper, which seems like a good thing and, frankly, something I didn't even know I should be worrying about.   I do have a favorite Disneyland restroom; it is at Disney California Adventure park behind King Triton's Carousel.  It is my favorite because you can hear the cars from the California Screamin' roller coaster pass overhead.  I have never done this but I think you should definitely throw your hands up and scream at the top of your lungs while using the restroom here just to get the full bathroom roller coaster experience.  Not only will it be fun for you but it will add some extra excitement for the folks in the adjoining stalls too.   Who knows, you may even get to meet Disney security!

Disneyland Hotel toilet paper.

Well, folks, I think we've gotten to the bottom of this important topic.  I hope that reading this article didn't leave you wiped out.  :-)

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