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Epcot’s Club Cool…Don’t Miss It!

By Mark

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We think Club Cool is one of Epcot’s hidden gems.

It’s not a hair-raising ride or an educational experience, but it will keep the 7 to 12 year-old set happy, and the grown-ups cool for a few minutes of recovery in Future World.

Club Cool is essentially a Coca-Cola retail store with one unusual feature. The shop offers free samples of Coke soft drink products from around the world. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, General Travel

Disney Dining Plans – A Few Things to Consider

By Mark

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This is a big week for travel agents around the country and Walt Disney World travelers alike.

Why?

Disney just announced the always-anticipated free Walt Disney World dining plans.

The plans became available to Disney Visa cardholders last week, and will open up to everyone starting this Wednesday, May 7th 2014.

Disney dining plans are a way for certain guests at Walt Disney World to pre-pay for meals while at the participating restaurants in the parks and resorts. During less busy times of the year Disney will often offer free plans, just like they are getting ready to do this week. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, General Travel

Use the Force…7 Ways to Grab a Spot at the Jedi Training Academy

By Mark

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Are your kids Star Wars fans?

Are you heading to Disney World soon?

Are you super-anxious about getting them a spot in Hollywood Studios’ Jedi Training Academy?

Don’t be…just Relax and follow these steps (if you’re wondering what is the Jedi Academy? check out Disney’s official site).

1. Use the force!

Stay calm and cool. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, General Travel, Travel Tips

Disney Date Night – Ideas for a Perfect Parents Night Out at Walt Disney World

By Mark

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Walt Disney World really is a perfect spot for a family vacation.

That said, it’s still nice for parents to get away for an evening alone. Disney might be perfect for the whole family, but it’s also great for a grown-up date night. In fact, Epcot ranks as one of our favorite spots for an evening out.

What should you do on an adults-only evening out at Epcot?

And more importantly, what in the world should you do with the kids? There’s a ton of choices for the date night and a few great choices to entertain the kids.

Our kids anxiously await “date night” on all our Disney trips.

Our perfect date night at Walt Disney World follows. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, General Travel, Travel Tips

How to Choose Perfect Walt Disney World Accommodations

By Mark

GrandFL590Grand Floridian – the ultimate Relaxers’ accommodation!

Finding the perfect accommodations for your family’s Walt Disney World adventure can take your trip from great to the ultimate vacation.

What makes for the perfect accommodations?

It all depends upon your family’s Disney traveling style.

Traveling style will be a major deciding factor in how your trip plays out. Fitting your accommodations to your family’s Disney traveling style will go far in making for that ultimate vacation.

In other words, staying somewhere that fits your family’s style will make for the perfect Walt Disney World accommodations. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, General Travel, Travel Tips

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