Tag Archives: Vacation Planning

Why Wait in Long Disney Line-ups?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Dis-LEE

A: Because you’re crazy. B: Because you have no choice. C: Because it’s the only way to get into or onto an attraction. D: Because after you’ve read this post, you’ll realize it’s not that bad. E: All of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Lists, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, Viewpoint | Tagged 50's Primetime Cafe, Attractions, Buses, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Kilimanjaro Safari, lines, Lists, Soarin, Splash Mountain, Theme Parks, Top 5, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Vacation Planning, Viewpoint, Walt Disney World, Water Taxi | Leave a comment

Places: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today we are looking back on a visit we made to an unusual theme park that would be perfect for your next family adventure. Welcome aboard! W E E K I W A C H E E S P R … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Excursions, Places, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Tagged Buccaneer Bay, Don Knotts, Excursions, Fish Tails, Florida, Mermaid Theater, Places, River Boat Cruise, Roadside Attractions, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, The Little Mermaid, Travel, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Weeki Wachee Springs | 9 Comments

Places: Disneyland Hotels – Good Neighbor Hotels

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today I’d like to review an excellent Good Neighbor hotel that is found not too far away from the front entrance to Disneyland itself: Good Neighbor Hotel: Howard Johnson We booked our reservations at the Howard Johnson through a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Disneyland, Places, Reviews, Vacation Planning | Tagged Disneyland, Disneyland Hotel, Good Neighbor Hotels, Grand Californian Hotel, Howard Johnson, Materhorn, Monorail, Monorail Blue, Monorail Red, Paradise Pier Hotel, Pizza Press, Places, Reviews, The Anabella Hotel, Vacation Planning | 12 Comments

Canada’s Wonderland Vs. Disney Parks

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Only one mountain, but it’s a doozy! When amusement parks go head to head, it’s very hard to pick a clear winner. Any determination will be highly subjective and depend entirely on the taste of the reviewer. The purpose of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Reviews, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning | Tagged Attractions, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Canada's Wonderland, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's Jungle Journey, Dimensions: A Cirque Experience, Dinosaurs Alive, Disneyland, Peanuts, Refillable Cup, Reviews, Snoopy, Splash Works, Swan Boats, The Leviathan, Theme Parks, Trip Report, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney Trip Splurges That Won’t Break Your Wallet

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are sharing ways to splurge on your next Disney trip that won’t break your wallet, the bank, or the trunk of your car! If you’re like me, you take an extra suitcase with you on your Disney vacations … Continue reading →

Posted in Merchandise, Tips, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Tagged Clothing, Disneyland, Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, Lists, Merchandise, Mickey Ears, Mickey Garden Gnome, Tips, Trading Pins, Travel, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World, Year of a Million Dreams | 9 Comments

What are the Best Shoes to Wear in the Disney Parks?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Today we are discussing the best shoes to wear for the Disney Parks. Tender Tootsies. Fried Feet. Done Dogs. Whatever you call your ‘flippers’, it isn’t very much fun when they hurt! And it definitely isn’t any fun when they … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Tips | Tagged Footwear, Lists, Shoes, Theme Parks, Tips, Vacation, Vacation Planning | 10 Comments

100 Years of Magic – WDW Resort Vacation Planning Video

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

100 Years of Magic Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Video I love these planning videos as they comprise a virtual time capsule of my favorite Disney parks! It’s always fun to see what was new and how Disney was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Ephemera, History, Promotions, Theme Parks, Videos, Walt Disney World | Tagged 100 Years of Magic, Advertising, Anniversaries, Ephemera, History, Jim Korkis, Promotions, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, VHS, Videos, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Adventures by Disney – Britain and France Tour

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Where in the World would you like to tour if you could do so safely and conveniently? For me, it would be… … and France! Although I was born in Canada, my parents and entire extended family pretty much hail … Continue reading →

Posted in Excursions, Travel, Vacation Planning | Tagged Adventures by Disney, Brewing for Britain, Disneyland Paris, England, Excursions, France, Pubs, Travel, Vacation Planning | 21 Comments

BOOK REVIEW: 102 Ways to Save Money at WDW

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Dis-LEE

This review for 102 Ways to Save Money at Walt Disney World by Lou Mongello is part of a Magical Blogorail sponsored campaign. Copies of the book were received free of charge for a review. Opinions are those of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Resorts, Reviews, Walt Disney World | Tagged 102 Ways to Save at Walt Disney World, Books, e-book, Lou Mongello, Resorts, Reviews, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | 20 Comments

Top Disney Resort Pools – Grand Floridian

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

I can swim. I don’t like swimming. So I don’t usually hang around the pools while on my Disney vacations. However, I do enjoy the theming and so usually end up taking dozens of pictures for my ever-growing photographic collection. … Continue reading →

Posted in Resorts, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | Tagged Magical Blogorail, Pools, Resorts, Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World | 22 Comments