Packing for our recent Disney World trip required a little more than throwing things into a suitcase. I knew Disney World would be a magical vacation, but I wanted to cut out any stress and make sure we were fully prepared. Disney World also requires a little more than booking a hotel room and buying a few tickets. I don't think you have to have a strict itinerary for DW, actually I think it's best if you go into the trip a little flexible (especially if you're traveling with a toddler). I do think it's important to become familiar with the parks, and decide which attractions you don't want to miss. This way, you can head straight to those attractions and get a Fast Pass, first thing. Of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
disney world: animal kingdom
Animal Kingdom was our last full day in the parks, and it was the hottest and most humid day of our stay. We were excited to get to see all of the animals and make our way to the fourth and final Disney World park, but the heat definitely won out. We ended up leaving the park before the parade even came through, here's a quick recap of our day. We arrived and headed straight for the Safari, to Fast Pass the ride. Most of the rides have a height requirement that BK doesn't meet, so we knew we would be skipping out on those. On the way to get our Fast Pass, we were distracted by a little African dancing. Since our fast pass wouldn't be good for another hour, we walked over to, It's … [Read more...]
disney world: magic kingdom
Magic Kingdom was the day I had been most excited about, it was also a day that caused me a little anxiety. I knew we booked our trip during one of the busiest times of the year, so I had mentally prepared myself for long lines and few rides. Magic Kingdom was completely different. It seemed as if we had managed to get ahead of the crowd, as we made our way through the rides in FantasyLand, the lines started to get longer and longer. We basically walked on the tea cups, Dumbo's flying elephants, Goofy's roller coaster and the train ride. It was fantastic, and my expectations for the day were exceeded in the first 90 minutes. We went to grab a Fast Pass for Winnie The Pooh and … [Read more...]