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Think Orange Thoughts

April 13, 2018

Little Orange Bird, in the Sunshine Tree. Won’t you think of something sunny just for me? Have you ever heard of the Orange Bird? Orange Bird was created in 1970 by Disney as a mascot for the Florida Citrus Commission, who would be sponsoring the Enchanted Tiki Room in Magic Kingdom. Orange Bird appeared in ad for Florida Oranges as well as in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. He had his own record and illustrated book, featuring songs by the iconic Sherman Brothers! He’s a sweet little bird ...

Disney Tips

All About Extra Magic Hours

April 10, 2018

Your trip to Walt Disney World can get even more magical with the perks of staying at a Walt Disney World Resort for your vacation. Between the transportation to and from the parks to earlier Fastpass+ planning time, Disney makes the extra effort to add as much magic as possible to your family’s stay. One perk of staying at a Disney resort that I have always loved is Extra Magic Hours! Imagine having VIP status and getting into the park early or being able to stay later — all with shorter ...

Disney Tips

How to Avoid the Lines at Walt Disney World

March 13, 2018

When you’re visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth, one thing that you’ll almost always expect to run into is crowds. In a place that serves over 50,000 people per day, long lines can seem almost unavoidable! While skipping all lines completely is virtually impossible, there are still several ways to avoid the long lines that people expect from Walt Disney World. After years of visiting the parks, I’ve learned a few ways to cut down on your line waiting time, allowing you to spend more ...

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My Favorite PhotoPass Spots in Walt Disney World

February 9, 2018

I’ve taken too many pictures at Disney…said no one ever! Disney Parks can make for some pretty picture perfect spots, which is why I always suggest investing in Memory Maker when you visit Walt Disney World! (You can learn all about Memory Maker here.) A major part of the Memory Maker program is PhotoPass locations throughout the parks. Thanks to the help of Disney’s PhotoPass Photographers, everyone can be in the photo! (And a few photos may come with some extra magic!) Today I’m sharing a ...