My Travel Stories

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Namaste from the savannah at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World!

This resort is a Deluxe Disney resort located near Disney's Animal Kingdom.  

Disney’s Animal Kingdome Lodge: Jambo House is the original building of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. In 2007, some of the guest...Read more.

WDW Memory Maker Photo Package

The Memory Maker Photo Package gives you downloads of photos taken by the Disney PhotoPass photographers who are scattered throughout the theme parks. It also includes you downloads of attraction photos taken while you ride. And you can have as many as you want! There are no limitations on the number...Read more.

Learning About the Disney Parks on Disney+

Your Disney Parks vacation is booked and now the agonizing wait for your departure day begins. A fun way to pass the time and learn about some of the most beloved attractions at the Disney Parks is to check out the following programs that are currently streaming in Disney+.....

Disneyland &...Read more.

WDW Disney Genie & Lightning Lanes - Part Two

The most popular attractions in the Walt Disney World Theme Parks can be booked as a Lightning Lane Single Pass. These attractions are not available with the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass.  Lightning Lane Single Passes can be booked in advance using the same guidelines as the Multi Pass. Pricing is date-based...Read more.

WDW Disney Genie & Lightning Lanes - Part One

Walt Disney World has a system within My Disney Experience to help plan your day in a way that is completely catered to you and your family.  This system is called Disney Genie.  Within your My Disney Experience account, click on "Future Plans", then click on "Get Started Now". Disney Genie will ask...Read more.

Mobile Ordering at Disney Parks

Have you ever been to a Disney theme park and wished that there was a Lightning Lane for other things besides the attractions?? When they come up with a Lightning Lane system for a stall in the women's restrooms, I will be all over that one. But until they do, I will just settle for a Lightning Lane...Read more.

Walt Disney World Virtual Queues

If you're having a hard time getting your head around the "Virtual Queues" and "Boarding Groups" that are needed in order to join a virtual queue, you're not alone! Until I was able to experience it for myself, I just didn't get it! So I paid special attention and took screen shots on my phone so...Read more.

Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!

Want to be the hit of your next party? Want to appear as if you are a master mixologist? Then I suggest you sign up for a "Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!" lesson during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This hands-on mixology course will teach you tricks of the trade from some of the very...Read more.

Private VIP Tour - It's Awesome to be the VIP!

"Me, me, me! I want to stand in line!!" Said no one. Ever.

For those frequent Disney Parks guests who would love to be treated like a rock star OR for first timers who want to visit each park's tops attractions as smoothly as possible, then a VIP tour guide is the answer!

Along...Read more.

Busy or Quiet? The Truth About Extra Magic Hours

What are Extra Magic Hours?

This is a benefit only for guests who are staying at one of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels and select Disney Springs hotels. On any given day, a select Walt Disney World theme park is scheduled to open an hour before the posted park opening time and/or scheduled...Read more.

Seasonal Party Tickets - Are they worth it?

So you’ve decided to go to Walt Disney World! Your vacation package is booked and now it’s time to start thinking about the fun little details that are going to make your trip extra special. For those traveling in the autumn or during the holiday season, Walt Disney World offers seasonal parties on...Read more.