tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34681488664568657812024-02-20T09:38:28.200-06:00To The Mouse!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-24493348440940287102011-03-29T16:30:00.001-05:002011-03-29T16:30:14.447-05:00UNDER CONSTRUCTIONThis blog will be undergoing some major changes. Please check back later.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-45391486506017049942011-02-24T11:29:00.004-06:002011-03-01T17:45:55.590-06:00What Using Travel Agent?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=tothemouse-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1888290056&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>If planning a Walt Disney World vacation is beginning to seem complicated, it is to a certain extent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may begin to wonder why you shouldn’t just call your local travel agent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, you can, but the question is, should you?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There isn’t anything a travel agent can do for you that you can’t do for yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will tell you about their services—book you the best deal, make your ADRS (advance dining reservations), and arrange for your magical express.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’ll even help you with itinerary planning for your Walt Disney World vacation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">They do not get you better deals than you can get yourself with a little due diligence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many websites (the best of which is </span><a href="http://www.mousesavers.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.mousesavers.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) that list all the discount codes available at Walt Disney World for you.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most travel agencies, if not all, will not change a resort or the dates of your vacation to get you a better deal, which could save you hundreds of dollars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You would have to tell your travel agent to do that, so you must be aware of what the best deals are at all times anyhow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then, you must wait for the travel agency to get your request and have the time to take care of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could be at the front of the line, or 150 people back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your travel agent might not even be working; he/she could be out with the flu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can’t change your reservation yourself, because your travel agent owns it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The same thing goes for ADRs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are perfectly capable of making them yourself at 180 days +10 out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can do that even if a travel agent does, in fact, book your reservation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Itinerary planning is the same thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a matter of fact, I believe that is half the fun in planning a Walt Disney World vacation—doing the planning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While a good travel agent can be an invaluable resource, most are only so-so at planning Walt Disney World vacations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are better resources out there, such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you don’t enjoy planning though, or don’t have any time, a travel agent might be the best way to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In which case, make sure you pick your travel agent carefully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can NOT just use any travel agent when planning a Walt Disney World vacations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>You <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">must</b> use an authorized Disney Vacation Planner!</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many good ones out there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Authorized Disney Vacation Planners are travel agencies/agents that have been specifically trained by Walt Disney World to understand their product in a very special way.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some, that are highly recommended, include The Mouse For Less, Small World Vacations, Magical Vacations, and Mouse Fan Travel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These, are not by any means, the extend of authorized Disney Vacation Planners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more information on how to pick the right travel agent, see <a href="http://trifter.com/practical-travel/travel-with-kids/how-to-pick-a-travel-agent-for-your-walt-disney-world-vacation/">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-24326516795288114952011-02-23T09:48:00.001-06:002011-02-23T09:48:00.842-06:00So, Which Deluxe Villa Resort?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deluxe Villa Resorts are part of Walt Disney World’s timeshare program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can purchase a share into these (it’s more like pre-payment for your vacations than a typical timeshare), book a DVC (Disney Vacation Club) Resort room, aka Deluxe Villa through Walt Disney World directly, or you can “rent” points from a DVC member.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DVC rooms range from a studio with a kitchenette to a three bedroom with separate living room and a full kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are a stacked washer and dryer available in your room.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When staying at a Deluxe Villa as a DVC member/guest, you will receive limited cleaning services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your room will be ready at check-in and trash and towel service is provided on day 4, if your stay is 7 days or less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your stay is 8 days or more, you will receive a full cleaning service on day 4 and trash and towel service on day 8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trash and towel service includes all trash removed and items such as shampoo and coffee filters replaced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a cash guest, you will receive typical housekeeping services daily.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you book a DVC room through Walt Disney World, you pay on a cash per night basis, just like any other room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you rent points, you are paying the DVC owner $x per point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each date of the calendar year requires a certain number of points for that night to book the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The number of points varies by season (different from regular room seasons and size of the room).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The DVC owner books your room, just as if they were staying there, except in your name instead of theirs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Renting points is usually much cheaper than booking through Walt Disney World directly.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At Animal Kingdom Lodge, there are two different DVC resort rooms: Jambo House (the original Animal Kingdom Lodge where deluxe rooms are located) and Kidani Village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each building has its own lobby concierge, valet, check-in services, and pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a DVC guest, you are able to enjoy either buildings amenities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bay Lake Towers is located just to the north of Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort’s main building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is within walking distance to the Magic Kingdom and is Walt Disney World’s newest DVC resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To access Bay Lake Towers, you must be staying there and have a key card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theming is ultra-modern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bay Lake Towers has a private observation deck where you can watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom, but you must be staying as a DVC member/guest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other amenities are shared with the Contemporary Resort.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Villas at Wilderness Lodge are located adjacent to Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge in the Magic Kingdom area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme, like Wilderness Lodge, is the forest of National Parks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amenities are shared with Wilderness Lodge, but the Villas do have its own, private quiet pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s Beach Club Villas are located adjacent to the Beach and Yacht Club Resorts in the Epcot area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are within walking distance of both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When staying at the Beach Club Villas, you are meant to feel as though you have an ocean front home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Beach Club Villas shares its amenities with the Beach and Yacht Club Resorts, but does also have its own, private quiet pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also located in the Epcot area, within walking distance to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Walt Disney Worlds’ Boardwalk Villas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Boardwalk Villas, just like Boardwalk Inn, are themed to Atlantic City at the turn of the century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Boardwalk Villas are separate wing of rooms at the Boardwalk Inn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amenities are shared equally between the Boardwalk Inn and the Boardwalk Villas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may have long walks to the elevators (as there are very few of them), and hallways are quite narrow, which may present a problem for families with strollers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Old Key West is a dedicated DVC Resort (Deluxe Villas), and the first DVC Resort ever built.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Old Key West is themed after the Florida Keys in the style of Hemingway Romance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is an Epcot Resort, but not within walking distance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All transportation is by bus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a car, parking is in front of your villa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Old Key West has four pools, volleyball, basketball, tennis, golf, boating, playgrounds and a fitness center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no kids club there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Old Key West has among the largest rooms of all the DVC Resorts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is the last of Walt Disney World’s Deluxe Villas/DVC Resorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saratoga Springs is a dedicated DVC Resort and has two areas—the treehouses and the regular rooms which include: The Springs, The Paddock, Congress Park, The Carousel, and The Grandstand .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme is meant to feel like upstate New York in the 1800s at Saratoga Springs, centering around spas and horse racing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most visitors don’t notice any “theme” at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amenities abound, including four pools, golf, a spa and two playgrounds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most transportation is by bus, but you may walk or catch a ferry to Downtown Disney.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Treehouse Villas are three bedrooms and are the old Treehouses remodeled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Treehouse Villas are elevate 10 feet off the ground, have a deck just outside your door and have every modern feature, including granite countertops that you would expect to find at a Walt Disney World DVC Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Treehouse Villas have a dedicated pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are four handicapped accessible Treehouses with a ramp instead of stairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is an internal bus system that will take you to the Treehouse area to the main transportation areas.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-9761127460449506902011-02-22T04:01:00.002-06:002011-02-22T04:01:00.392-06:00So, which Deluxe Resort is best for you?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Certain things are exactly the same at all Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have access, for an extra charge per every 24 hours, to high speed Internet service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each Deluxe Resort offers suite options (at a premium price) and concierge services (suite not necessary).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concierge services offer itinerary planning and limited food service throughout the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deluxe resorts have amazing theming where no stone is left unturned, and most rooms sleep five, plus a child under the age of 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rooms are larger by far than value or moderate resorts at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a variety of dining—upscale sit-down, moderate sit-down, counter service, room service and bars (pool and traditional).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no doubt about it, the best resorts at Walt Disney World are the deluxe resorts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Animal Kingdom Lodge</i> is located adjacent to the Animal Kingdom theme park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme of the resort is followed throughout the property both inside and outside the resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are meant to feel as though you are in a South African Village, and you do, in fact, feel transported to Africa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outside the resort the gardens resemble what you would find in an Africa village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Resort itself is made of darker wood, extensively carved, and is of Kraal African village design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bedspreads, curtains, and carpeting are reminiscent of an African Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rooms are the smallest of the deluxe resort rooms at 344 square feet.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are different “Savannahs” filled with animals you would find on an Africa Savannah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if you do not have a Savannah view room, you will find plenty of look-out areas to see and enjoy the animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The resort offers plenty of activities for you to check-out the culture and keep yourself entertained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the best restaurants in all of Walt Disney World are located at Animal Kingdom Lodge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This resort also sports a kids club for kids ages 4-12 (and potty-trained) to hang-out (for an additional charge) from 4 PM to midnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Animal Kingdom Lodge has a dedicated bus system.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Beach Club</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yacht Club</i> Resorts are located in the Epcot Area on Disney’s Boardwalk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Beach Club and Yacht Club are sister resorts, connected in the middle by Stormalong Bay, a large pool and splash park complete with water slide, sandy bottom, whirlpools, and water currents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each resort shares transportation and is within walking distance to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Yacht Club has a kids club available for potty-trained children ages 4- 12 for an additional charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being on the Boardwalk, there are plenty of restaurants, nightlife, and water activities available.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Beach Club is designed to follow the seaside of New England near the turn of the century (20<sup>th </sup>not the 21<sup>st</sup>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The seashore theme is clear throughout the resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Yacht Club is fashioned after seaside hotels of the turn of the century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are hardwood floors, brass accents to give a strong nautical feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Beach Club would be considered more relaxed, while the Yacht Club has more formal feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each has rooms that average 381 square feet.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Boardwalk Inn</i> is located in the Epcot Area, directly across Crescent Lake from the Beach Club and Yacht Club resorts, and is within walking distance of both Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you choose to stay at the Boardwalk Inn, you would be within walking distance of both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Boardwalk is themed to take you back to Atlantic City in the 1940s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Boardwalk uses the entire Boardwalk as its amenities, as far as dining goes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does also have a bar/lounge area that serves breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hallways are narrow (not good for a stroller) and the resort is spread out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Boardwalk Inn also has DVC (Disney Vacation Club) Villas on one portion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is subtly and tastefully decorated, and has a unique gingerbread display of a life-sized carousal during the Christmas season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Boardwalk Inn also has business/conference facilities.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort is located in the Magic Kingdom Area on the monorail, and is also within a 5 minute walk to the Magic Kingdom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Contemporary Resort is meant to be themed as a futuristic look at modernism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In reality, it looks like a fairly campy version of a 70s sci-fi movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dining is good; having the ever popular Chef Mickey’s located on the ground floor and the Californian Grill on the 15th floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the one monorail resort where the monorail actually runs through the resort—reason enough to stay there!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Cotemporary Resort has some of the largest rooms of all the deluxe resorts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian is located in the Magic Kingdom Area on the monorail and is considered the flagship resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Grand Floridian is themed in Victorian Age style and has a total of 6 buildings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The building with the main lobby is concierge rooms only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are attending or having a wedding at Walt Disney World, it is most likely going to be at the Grand Floridian Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are two pools, a spa and Walt Disney World’s only adult-only restaurant: Victoria and Alberts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many people will describe the Grand Floridian as stuffy, but you will find many children staying there.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Resort is located in the Magic Kingdom Area on the monorail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a little ingenuity, you can take the monorail directly to the Magic Kingdom (from the resort) or to Epcot (by first walking to the Ticket and Transportation Center).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are two pools—the Volcano Pool and the Quiet Pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is plenty for children to do, including the Neverland Kids Club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Spirit of Aloha dinner show also takes place at the Polynesian Resort.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The theme is to make you feel as though you are in the Polynesian Islands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several 2 or 3-story longhouses that resort rooms are located in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Polynesian Resort is a huge favorite among guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At 409 square feet for an average room, you will find yourself with plenty of space.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge is located in the Magic Kingdom Area, but not on the monorail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a boat that will take you directly to the Magic Kingdom, but you will need to take busses to all other theme parks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being in the Wilderness Lodge is meant to feel as though you are close to the national parks; there is even a geyser that you can see go off frequently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Amenities abound at the Wilderness Lodge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is some of the most unique dining, Roaring Forks Café, plenty for children to do, a playground with a beach (swimming not allowed).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can rent a bike, hike on over to Fort Wilderness to partake in the amenities over there, or sit by the pool all day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a Kids Club, Cub Den, at Wilderness Lodge.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-15358544211679767042011-02-21T01:06:00.001-06:002011-02-21T01:06:00.528-06:00So, which Walt Disney World Moderate Resort?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So for Walt Disney World Vacation, you want something a bit nicer than a value resort, but still want something a little more affordable or with a bit better theming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A moderate resort is for you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where the value resort theming is in your face, larger than life, moderates offer a more gentle approach in their four resorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Caribbean Beach Resort is 340 square feet, while the other three are all 314 square feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each resort has a dorm-sized, complementary refrigerator and a coffee maker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guest rooms open to the outside; there are no interior hallways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High speed Internet access is available at an extra charge per every 24 hours of use.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter is theme to appear as though you are visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is quite and everything is centrally located for an intimate feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those who have been to New Orleans’ French Quarter will find this resort falls short of the real thing, but can enjoy the beauty of it regardless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is also Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort (formerly known as Dixie Landings).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This resort is meant to transport you more to the Bayou Country of Louisiana than into New Orleans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The grounds are meticulously maintained and do a wonderful job of capturing the feeling of the Mississippi River with the Sassagoula River.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are both plantation-style homes and rustic, backwoods cabins known as Magnolia Bend and the Alligator Bayou respectively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each will give you the feel of the south you are looking for.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coronado Springs is not only one of Walt Disney World’s moderate resort, but a convention resort at the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here you can find a full-service business center and two ball rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coronado Springs is large and spread out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theme is American Southwest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are casitas that represent the Urban Southwest; this tends to focus on the convention aspects of the resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also the ranchos that are meant to represent pueblo villas in the Rural Southwest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly there is the Cabanas that is focused on the coastal regions of Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All three areas are surrounded by fountains and beautiful gardens and sit around a 15-acre lake.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World's Caribbean Beach Resort is themed after the Caribbean and is considered an Epcot Area Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The buildings sectioned off into six villages: Barbados, Martinique, Aruba, Jamaica, Trinidad North, and Trinidad South.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each area has its own pool and beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Caribbean Beach also has a limited amount of elaborately themed Pirate rooms, including pirate ship beds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have small children, especially boys, this is a treat not to be missed!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My opinion is that if you are looking for romance, go for Port Orleans French Quarter. If you are a larger family try Port Orleans Riverside in the Alligator Bayou. For a unique experience, book a pirate room at Caribbean Beach.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-29554222879418352022011-02-20T00:04:00.001-06:002011-02-20T00:04:00.129-06:00So, Which Walt Disney World Value Resort?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">OK, so you have decided that you think a value resort for your Walt Disney World vacation is where you want to stay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The values are pretty even-keel when it comes to choosing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are all clean, but very basic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The differences are minor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Each room is 260 square feet in size, except the Family Suites which is almost double.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each has one small closet and not a lot of extra storage space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will have a TV and no coffee maker or fridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can rent a dorm-size fridge for an extra cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High speed Internet access is available for an extra charge per every 24 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s All-Star Sports represents five different sports commonly participated in the USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Homerun Hotel</i> to represent baseball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Near that building you will find giant scoreboards, bats, balls and cups of Coke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You then have <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Surfs Up!</i> With giant surfboards and lifeguard stands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Center Court</i> which is theme with giant cans of tennis balls and tennis rackets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oversized footballs and helmets represent the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Touchdown!</i> Building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, lastly is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hoops Hotel</i> with super-sized whistles, megaphones that give new meaning to the word “mega.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s All-Star Movies depict Walt Disney Movies, just as the name would suggest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The icons surrounding the buildings will feature characters from the movies most of the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Toy Story</i> building, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">101 Dalmatians </i>building, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mighty Ducks</i> building, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Herbie: The Love Bug</i> building, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fantasia </i>(original and 2000) building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather than focusing on characters, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mighty Duck</i> building tends to focus on hockey and the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fantasia</i> building focus on items, such as broomsticks, from the movie.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World’s All-Star Music has giant music icons that focus on rock, country, jazz, Broadway and calypso music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will find giant cowboy boots, guitars, drums, jukeboxes, horn playing musicians, maracas, fiddles, banjos and other instruments as representation of the music for the décor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Family Suites are located in the jazz and calypso buildings.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The above three Walt Disney World Value Resorts share a bus system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Busses arrive every 5-10 minutes to take you to the parks, but sometimes they are so full, you will wait over an hour to find a bus that you can ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Busses stop first at All-Star Sports, then All-Star Music, and finally at All-Star Movies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it is a busier time of year, you may want to stay at All-Star Sports to have a better chance of getting to the parks early.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, you will be dropped off last at the end of the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If crowds dictate, dedicated busses will serve each resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of the All-Star value resorts has two pools.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lastly, you have Walt Disney World’s Pop Century resort in the value category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pop Century resort is the newest resort, not located close to the other three value resorts at Walt Disney World, and has its own dedicated bus system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pop Century has three pools, versus two, but is a larger resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Otherwise, Pop Century is pretty much the same as the previous value resorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The icons around Pop Century represent 20<sup>th</sup> century pop culture—such as, bowling pins, Lady and The Tramp, yo-yos, big wheels, Mickey Mouse phone, play dough, Baloo, Foosball and Twister.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-87003221029578186172011-02-19T07:16:00.002-06:002011-02-19T07:16:00.605-06:00Step One To Picking An Onsite Resort<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, you’ve decided to stay onsite…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which Walt Disney World Resort should you stay at?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a very complicated question.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt Disney World has various levels of resorts with various themes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are the value resorts, the moderate resorts, the deluxe resorts, the deluxe villa resorts, and the campgrounds. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Walt Disney World value resorts consist of: The Pop Century, All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, and All-Star Sports.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, the All-Star Music Resort has both regular rooms and suites.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Walt Disney World moderate resorts consist of: Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, Caribbean Beach, and Coronado Springs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Walt Disney World deluxe resorts consist of: Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Contemporary, The Grand Floridian, The Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club, Beach Club, and Boardwalk Inn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Walt Disney World deluxe villa resorts, aka Disney Vacation Club Resorts, consist of: Old Key West, Bay Lake Towers (at The Contemporary), Boardwalk Villas, Beach Club Villas, Villas at Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Villas, Kidani Village (at Animal Kingdom Lodge), Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, and Tree House Villas (at Saratoga Springs).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Walt Disney World campgrounds have tent and RV campsites and cabins for rent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Cabins are considered a moderate resort, although their pricing does not fall in line with the moderate pricing, which is why I list it separately with the campgrounds.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To further confuse matters, there is also located on Walt Disney World property off the boardwalk, The Swan and Dolphin Hotels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are considered Deluxe Resorts, but are not owned or operated by Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Swan and Dolphin hotels do not receive any Walt Disney World perks.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are certain things you can count on just based on a resorts category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The value resorts at Walt Disney World are pretty basic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The layout is similar to a Motel-8 design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The theming is bare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It consists of a bedspread, one picture/poster on the wall and a lamp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The closets are small and there is almost no additional storage space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are a tight squeeze and hold a maximum of four people, plus a baby under the age of 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The value resorts have no frills—a refrigerator must be requested and then is provided if available for an extra charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The suites at the All-Star Music Resort are two rooms, modified.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Value resorts offer a food court and no sit-down restaurants or room service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each room opens to the outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The suites, which will fit 6 people plus an infant under the age of 3, will give you a separate bedroom and a sitting area (with a pull-out couch) and a kitchenette.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also two bathrooms in a suite</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moderate resorts at Walt Disney World are slightly larger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just slightly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of them also only sleep four, plus a child under the age of 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The exception is some rooms in Port Orleans Riverside have a small trundle and can sleep a small/young child making its room occupancy 5, plus a child under the age of 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While still dorm room size, all rooms come with a complementary refrigerator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Theming is a little more detailed, especially for certain rooms in the Caribbean Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a food court, sit-down restaurants, and pizza delivery service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doors still open to the outside; no interior hallways.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World are much larger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rooms are considerably larger, have interior hallways, have room service, full service restaurant(s)—causal and fine, bars, complementary refrigerators, intense theming, and most sleep 5 plus an infant under the age of 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also pricier suites and concierge level.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World campgrounds have camping spots for both tents and RVs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest stations are quite nice, the laundry services plentiful, and there are full service restaurants onsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Preferred sites have cable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also rent cabins, which sleep up to 6 people, plus a child under the age of 6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You get a full kitchen that is fully stocked (minus food), an eating area at a full table, a living area, a bedroom, one bathroom, plenty of cabinet storage, a small closet, a private parking spot, a large deck with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a grill and picnic table, and lots of privacy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lastly there is the Walt Disney World Deluxe Villas, which are also Disney Vacation Club (DVC) residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may either rent points from a DVC member or book directly through Walt Disney World (much pricier than renting).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Villas come with a full kitchen (stocked, minus the food), a living area, and one to three bedrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Theming is over-the-top, and will match Deluxe Resort rooms, if available at that resort.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Which category you pick depends on your needs and your budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once you decide on a category, you can pick a specific resort.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-29542191899966182812011-02-18T04:34:00.001-06:002011-02-18T04:34:00.393-06:00Offsite for me!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, you’ve decided to stay offsite…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How do you find the right offsite hotel for you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Believe it or not, picking an offsite hotel is harder than picking an onsite resort at Walt Disney World.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I like to narrow things down by location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like buying a house, deciding where to stay while on your Walt Disney World vacation, is all about location, location, location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t want to fall in love with a hotel that doesn’t meet this number one, most important requirement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And don’t be fooled by x miles to Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt Disney World is HUGE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some offsite hotels are closer to the parks than onsite resorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And being located near one theme park doesn’t mean you’ll be close to any of the other theme parks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, find out by searching online or calling the hotel directly (not the toll free number) and asking, “How long does it take to get to Walt Disney World?” and “Which theme park is that specifically?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You won’t be sorry.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Step two is to ask about their prices, or search around online for a good deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget tax rate; there are two different tax rates in the Walt Disney World area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask about any parking fees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask about any transportation fees to the park, or airport, if available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find out about any resort fees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are there any perks/benefits to staying there versus another hotel, i.e., free breakfast/food vouchers, etc?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If your location is met and you are still in price range, go ahead and ask about transportation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Specifics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only do they have it, but to which theme parks?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check cost if you didn’t before in the above step.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find out the start time, the end time, and how often it runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many people do they take at once; are you going to get stuck waiting for an extra shuttle for two hours?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How many people can you fit in one room/house/condo?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What amenities and dining are available?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Operation hours?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you find all your questions to have acceptable answers for your needs, go online and search for reviews.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use any and every source available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trip Advisor, Hot Wire, Expedia, DisBoards, All Ears, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leave no stone unturned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While staying offsite might not ruin your trip, picking the wrong offsite resort for you Walt Disney World vacation can!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-82110100198269795052011-02-17T05:00:00.001-06:002011-02-17T05:00:15.371-06:00Onsite or Offsite--Part Two<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But there is more to deciding onsite or offsite than what benefits a Walt Disney World Resort may offer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cost plays an important factor in deciding where to stay.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most Walt Disney World Resorts sleep only four to five people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are exceptions, but most of those are in a much higher cost bracket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you desire to stay in a more affordable resort for families of five or more, you may prefer to stay offsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if there are only two people in your travel party, you can often find accommodations outside of Walt Disney World to be more spacious, more luxurious, and less expensive than the Walt Disney World Resorts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course, make sure when you are comparing costs, you are comparing apples to apples.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it does not apply to all offsite hotels, many charge for parking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are no parking fees at any Walt Disney World Resort or theme parks for onsite guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other hotels will charge a daily resort fee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some hotels charge both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while you are paying a lower per night fee, don’t forget to add in the cost to park at the Walt Disney World theme parks every day you’ll be there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But there are hidden cost savings to offsite hotels v. Walt Disney World Resorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Food being a major one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many offsite hotels include free breakfast during your hotel stay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some hotels will even include vouchers to help offset other meals eaten at the hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many offsite hotels offer kitchenettes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This helps for snacks and inexpensive meals that can be tossed into the microwave (or for saving leftovers).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt Disney World Resorts do have refrigerators in most of their resort rooms (for a charge at value resorts), but they do not offer microwaves except in a few rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, staying offsite almost encourages you to eat offsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Restaurants not on Walt Disney World property are considerably cheaper than restaurants on Walt Disney World property.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s important to make sure you when comparing prices you are looking only at the complete bottom line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Beyond cost, you might want to consider service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt Disney World is known for their outstanding service, although many argue in recent years it has begun to slip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That does not mean that offsite hotels are lacking in service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is my opinion, since they are both pulling from the same worker pool, that offsite hotels can also offer as impeccable service as any Walt Disney World Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are little extra touches that Walt Disney World will offer that offsite hotels do not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That could be a birthday card signed by the characters, help with making advanced dining reservations, or a little special something extra if they hear you are ill on your vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World Resorts also offer incredible theming to their resorts—some more than others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will often feel transported when you walk through the doors of a Walt Disney World Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not feel as though you are in Disney, but somewhere in Africa, or the Northwest Pacific, or a tropical island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The resorts go out of their way that you can have a wonderful, enjoyable time without even stepping foot into a theme park (blasphemous!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World is also known for their pools.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I, personally, do not feel as though their pools offer anything particularly exciting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In most cases, they are not plain cement rectangles, but there isn’t anything spectacular either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no exciting water park, but most have a slide and a pool bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pools will keep the kiddos (and you) entertained plenty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Offsite hotel pools can rival those.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few of the offsite hotels even have indoor pools so that the weather doesn’t matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pretty important during those frequent summer rain showers Florida has.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whether you choose to stay onsite at a Walt Disney World Resort, or offsite at a hotel near Disney, you will have enjoyable vacation.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-56013125040346861022011-02-16T12:11:00.005-06:002011-02-16T12:53:23.820-06:00Onsite or Offsite--Part One<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Before you call Walt Disney World and book your vacation, you need to first decide if you even want to stay onsite, or if you would prefer to stay offsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How to decide?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">First, set aside the notion that you are doomed to have a bad trip if you stay offsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or that the only way to enjoy the magic is to stay onsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This simply is not true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat: not true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, there are benefits of staying onsite while on a Walt Disney World vacation that cannot be denied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walt Disney World touts complementary resort transportation as a benefit to guests staying onsite at one of their resorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a bit misleading though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are not carded as a resort guest or not when using transportation at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any guest may use the busses, monorail or boat system free of charge.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">By staying onsite, you can get packages delivered directly to your hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note: this is only a minor benefit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Packages are not guaranteed to be delivered until 3 PM the next day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it is something you want sooner, or you are leaving Walt Disney World the next day, this benefit is completely useless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, packages are not delivered to your room, but to the gift shop of your resort, which might not even be in the same building as your room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, anyone can have packages delivered to the front of the park for pick up at the end of the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would not allow this benefit to determine onsite or offsite.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another benefit to staying onsite is Magical Express.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is where Walt Disney World will pick you up from the airport and deliver your luggage to your resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a free benefit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are not driving, this may save you some money if you decide to stay onsite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note: You luggage isn’t delivered immediately, even though you are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It might be up to three hours before your luggage arrives at the resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need to take anything you might want (a change of clothes, bathing suit, etc), along with any valuables, with you in a carry-on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once your luggage is delivered to your resort, you will receive notification and you may call to have it delivered to your room as soon as you are in your room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to tip whoever handles your bags for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">This benefit might not matter to you if you are not flying into the Orlando International Airport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or if you plan on renting a car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You also need to be aware that if you take Magical Express from your Walt Disney World Resort to the airport on your way home, you do have to leave several hours earlier than if you arrange your own transportation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also possible to receive a good deal on transportation from the airport to your hotel, although not free (unless offered by your hotel).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt Disney World Resorts can, however, check you into your flight for certain airlines directly at the resort before your departure for the airport.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">One very real benefit to guests staying onsite at a Walt Disney World Resort is the Disney Dining Plan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the Disney Dining Plan may or may not be worth it to you, you only have the option if you book a package as an onsite guest at a Walt Disney World Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When closely evaluating the Walt Disney World Dining Plans, you may decide that is not a benefit you would want to participate in.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you do drive or rent a car for your Walt Disney World vacation, parking is free for onsite resort guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Day guests, on the other hand, must pay for parking each day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parking fees are daily, not per park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, if you are an annual pass holder, there are no parking fees for you.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The most important benefit of staying onsite at Walt Disney World is the Extra Magic Hours benefit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is where on certain days you get to either get into one of the four theme parks, as determined by Walt Disney World, one hour early or stay at one of the four theme parks, as determined by Walt Disney World, three hours late.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Occasionally, a different park will be available both in the morning and the evening giving you lots of extended park time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must be a guest of a Walt Disney World Resort to take advantage of this perk, with the exception of The Downtown Disney World Hilton Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">For this benefit to matter, you do need to use it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are not an early riser or stay up late, this Walt Disney World Resort benefit isn’t much use to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, extra park time might mean a lot during the busier times of year, but during some of the slower times of year it has minimally impact on your vacation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lastly, a benefit for Walt Disney World Resort onsite guests, is during those crowded times of the year, you are able to gain access to the theme parks when offsite guests would be denied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is only during times when parks start to reach capacity though, and you have to ask yourself, do you really want to be at a theme park, onsite or offsite resort guest, that is at or even near capacity?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It might be much more to your advantage to choose a different Walt Disney World theme park or take advantage of activities that the resorts or your offsite hotel have to offer on those days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, if you must be there on days where the theme parks are near capacity, such as Christmas or New Years Eve, just be sure to arrive at the park early, preferably prior to opening, and you’ll be sure to get in anyhow.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468148866456865781.post-5973045948177455682011-02-12T05:07:00.005-06:002011-02-16T13:48:53.763-06:00When do YOU want to go?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">So, you’ve decided to visit Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now what?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first thing you must decide is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">when</i> you want to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walt Disney World is a 365 day/year vacation destination.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">There are a lot of things you must ask yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are your priorities?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you need to go when the kids are out of school?</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is it most important to avoid crowds?</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is pleasant weather your highest priority?</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you want to visit during the least expensive time?</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you want to take advantage of special events?</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are there special events you want to avoid?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">None of these things are mutually exclusive, but they will help you narrow down the best time for your trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some times are better for deciding your trip than others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s take a look at these various aspects that can help you decide when the best time for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">your</i> trip is.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Vacation Schedules</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">You know your children’s vacation schedule, but do you know the vacation schedules of children across the country?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes we forget that different school districts have different plans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some states have fall breaks in addition to spring break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spring breaks also vary; almost any week in March or April is someone’s spring break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then there is “Jersey Week.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generally, near Veterans Day in November, New Jersey teachers have a conference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many parents take advantage of this to take their kids to Walt Disney World during the off season.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Crowds</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">Crowd levels vary through the year at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Obviously, times when numerous children are out of school will increase crowd levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Summer and Christmas is much more crowded than spring break, as spring breaks vary, but summer vacation is fairly stable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When adults tend to also have time off, like 4<sup>th</sup> of July, crowd levels go up even further.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanksgiving week, Memorial Day weekend, Presidents Day weekend and Easter week are also extremely crowded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">March has fewer spring breaks than April, typically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, August seems to be a lower attendance summer month, along with the first week or two in June, at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take that with a grain of salt though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes the difference between 18,000 and 21,000 just isn’t that noticeable.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">The lowest crowds at Walt Disney World can be found most of November (except Thanksgiving week) and the first part of December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will also have fewer people there in September (prime hurricane season and school just started) and October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mid January to Presidents Day weekend in February are also low times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just beware: When the crowds are lower, more rides are refurbished, so you might miss out on something you just must absolutely do.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Weather</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Some months are better for weather than others for visiting Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>October is quite pleasant. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first few weeks of May start to have the heat turn up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But July and August are amongst the most sweltering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And don’t think just because you live in the south or a high humidity area, you can handle it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is something different about Florida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January and February can be mighty pleasant or downright cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>September is also quite hot, or fairly pleasant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But always keep in mind that August and September are the prime time for hurricane season, although hurricane season is June through November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>March and April are absolutely beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, any week, especially for areas located near water can have an anomaly when it comes to weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been to Walt Disney World at Christmas time wearing shorts and both in March October dressed in a winter jacket.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Seasons</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">No, not spring, summer, fall, and winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That would be too easy for Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Disney has its own special season when it comes to pricing resort rooms, and other hotels in the Disney World area follow closely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a rule of thumb, the more crowded, the more expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ironic, huh?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make matters even more confusing, different resorts have different seasons at different times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best thing to do is to go to </span><a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/"><span style="color: black;">http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/</span></a><span style="color: black;">, click on your resort and then compare resorts to start finding which season your dates fall under.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Special Events</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">There is always something going on at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In March there is ESPN weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In March through May there is Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In May and June there is Star Wars Weekends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In September and October there is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In September through November there is the Food and Wine Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In November and December there is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Osborne Family of Lights, and The Candlelight Processional. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry; Walt Disney World is a large place and spreads out its events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Differences in crowds can be planned for, or are not noticeable at all.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">Additionally, there are other groups that hold events at Walt Disney World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These events include Cheerleading competitions, Pop Warner Week, Gay Days (this is easily avoided if you might take issue with it), Grad Nights, the taping of ABC’s Christmas Parade, and the Brazilian Tour Groups that come during the summer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">All of these things can affect when you want to plan your Walt Disney World trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will go more in-depth later on many of these topics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0