Miss Your FastPass+ Window? Maybe Not… (Disney World Tips 69 of 365)

When you reserve a Fastpass, you usually get a 1-hour window. I say usually, because for shows you don’t really have that window, since the show starts at a certain time and for many of them, you can’t get in after the show starts. But for regular rides, you have a 1-hour window. What happens […]

Make Your FastPass+ Ride Reservations for Early in the Day (Disney World Tips – 68 of 365)

You can make 3 Fastpass+ ride reservations per day ahead of time. Once you finish using the 3 when you’re at the parks, then you can make more Fastpass+ reservations, one at a time at a kiosk in any park you’d like (even if it’s different from the park of the first 3 Fastpasses.) But […]

Get a Free Sample of Ghirardelli Chocolate (Disney World Tips – 67 of 365)

If you’re at Disney Springs (a.k.a. Downtown Disney) and want a little snack, don’t think you’ll have to spend any money. If you go to the Ghirardelli chocolate shop, and walk around the store, there is a very good chance you’ll get a free sample of chocolate. Now I make no guarantees, but almost every […]

What Hotel to Choose on Property if You Have 5 or More People in Your Party (Disney World Tips – 66 of 365)

The least expensive rooms on Disney property are the regular rooms at the Value resorts. But if you have 5 or more guests in your party, you won’t be able to to stay in just one. Don’t worry.  If you have 1 child that is under 3, they won’t count, and you can still stay […]

Visit During the Food & Wine Festival (Disney World Tips – 65 of 365)

Every year, from the end of September to the middle of November, Epcot hosts the Food & Wine Festival. You’ll find over 30 different kiosks, each with a different type of food and drink. Some of the marketplaces include Africa, Brazil, Hops & Barley (with great lobster), New Zealand, and so many others. At each […]

Where to Sit on Soarin’ (Disney World Tips – 64 of 365)

Soarin’ is a ride at Epcot that will leave you feeling like you’ve just flown over California. Not only do you get the beautiful sights, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs, and more, but you’ll even get the scents of California as well. How does the ride work? It’s a […]

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor is Different Each Time (Disney World Tips – 63 of 365)

The Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor in the Magic Kingdom is an interactive comedy show. Since the monsters talk to people in the audience, and get jokes from people in the audience, it’s a completely different show each time. It’s also a nice air conditioned seated area, so if you’re looking to laugh, you can go […]

Need a “Break” without Leaving the Animal Kingdom? Try These Attractions… (Disney World Tips – 62 of 365)

Disney World, and Florida in general can get really hot. Combine that with long days, running around everywhere, and not enough sleep, and everyone can get tired and cranky. Unless you’re a little kid in a stroller, you can’t take a nap while at that parks unless you’re one of the hippos or other animals […]

Need a “Break” without Leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Try These Attractions… (Disney World Tips – 61 of 365)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is fun, but if you’ve been walking around since morning, you might be exhausted by the middle of the day. While you can always go back to your hotel for a nap – that can take a lot of time out of your day. Why not look for a place you can […]

Need a “Break” without Leaving Epcot? Try These Attractions… (Disney World Tips – 60 of 365)

Epcot can be a lot of fun, but there is so much to do and see that it can be exhausting. Unfortunately, there is no place to take a nap…but if you don’t want to take the time to go back to your hotel, there are multiple places you can go and relax in air […]