On The Road Travel

Greetings! Let’s chat today about Memory Maker--- It is ever changing and such a great add on to your Disney vacation package. Advance pricing as of January of 2020 is $169. However, if you wait until 3 days or less from your trip, the cost raises to $199. There is SO much value to the Memory Maker! One of the hidden gems of memory maker is that you can go into the photo booths across Disney World and have fun photos taken and link those photos to your memory maker! All with no added cost! Next time you see a photo booth at Disney World--- STOP and give it try---   Look for them around these locations: The gift shop outside of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Near Primeval Whirl in Dinoland at Animal Kingdom The Boardwalk at the Boardwalk resort We even found one in the gift shop as we exited the Figment ride at Epcot. Note: While you can find photo booths in some resort arcades, these usually don’t link to the memory maker PhotoPass, as of yet. Be sure to check ou...

Disney World vacations are always magical, but there are some Disney touches that make it just a little bit extra magical. On my most recent trip, we stayed with some friends off of Disney property, which we haven’t done in many years, and man was it a learning experience for some Disney veterans! So I thought this would be a great opportunity to share some of the pros and cons of staying off Disney property. Pros: Cost - There are many beautiful and clean resorts or other options like Airbnb/VRBO that are much less expensive than Disney resorts. If your budget is of concern, you can certainly find a non-Disney resort that won’t break the bank and will be a safe, clean place to rest your head at night. This is the most convincing reason for me to ever consider staying anywhere but Disney. Dining - One big benefit is the flexibility of dining when you’re not at Disney. It’s much more likely that you have a kitchen if you’re staying off property, so you’re able to make meals toge...

An essential part of any Disney vacation is taking plenty of pictures to document your trip! Below are some of the best places to take pictures in each park… Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle The Main Street Railroad Main Street USA The Partners Statue (Walt & Mickey – in front of the castle) Tangled Restroom area Fountain outside of Gaston’s Tavern The Haunted Mansion’s horseless carriage Sword in the Stone (near Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel) The Purple Wall (Tomorrowland) The Candy Stripe Wall (Main Street Confectionary) Epcot Spaceship Earth The icons representing the countries in the World Showcase Journey Into the Imagination Building Bubblegum Wall (Spaceship Earth exit) Nemo & Friends (The Seas With Nemo & Friends) The Toothpaste Wall (The Seas with Nemo & Friends) The Land Wall (mosaic wall at the entrance to The Land) Hollywood Studios The Hollywood Studios arch Sunset Boulevard with Tower of Terror in the background The Rock N’ Roller Coaster guitar ...

Updated 5/31/2022 Be sure to request a Resort Guide at the front desk so that you can have the most up-to-date information about resort happenings and schedules.  For the most up-to-date information about the phased re-opening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the  Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide.    If you’re looking for an alternative to Disney property, but want to stay as close to the magic as possible, you may want to consider the B Resort and Spa at Disney Springs. Located just down the street from Disney Springs, Disney has designated the B as one of its Good Neighbor hotels, meaning it maintains certain standards required by Disney to keep that designation . . . and offer additional benefits (we’ll get to that in a second).   The B is definitely for those who enjoy a sleek and contemporary, yet comfortable resort. There are various accommodations available among the 394 rooms at the B that range from your traditional hotel room,...

Updated 6/16/2022 Be sure to request a Resort Guide at the front desk so that you can have the most up-to-date information about resort happenings and schedules.  For the most up-to-date information about the phased re-opening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the  Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Themed around a late 19th century vacation destination in upstate New York that is known for horse racing, Saratoga Springs is a Deluxe Resort within walking distance of Disney Springs. The resort is surrounded by golf courses, winding waterways, and features inviting pastel colored guest buildings with recently updated rooms. Saratoga Springs provides a beautiful opportunity to relax and unwind during vacation. Address: 1960 Broadway Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 Rooms and Accommodations: This Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort features one, two, and three bedroom villas, as well as deluxe studios. The building exteriors are pretty and colorfu...

Updated 5/17/2022 Be sure to request a Resort Guide at the front desk so that you can have the most up-to-date information about resort happenings and schedules.  For the most up-to-date information about the phased re-opening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the  Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Old Key West might actually be my favorite place in the world. Based in the warmth and tranquility of the Florida Keys, this Deluxe Villa resort welcomes you to your home away from home. Address: 1510 North Cove Road Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8421 Accommodations: As a Deluxe Villa Resort, Old Key West offers only one type of standard room, the deluxe studio, which can accommodate up to 4 adults and one child under the age of three. These rooms include a two queen beds (no pull outs!) and a kitchenette with a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker, and toaster in addition to your standard WiFi, flat screen tv, iron & ironing board, hair dryer,...

Updated 5/17/2022 Be sure to request a Resort Guide at the front desk so that you can have the most up-to-date information about resort happenings and schedules.  For the most up-to-date information about the phased re-opening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the  Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Warm luxury meets modern elegance at this lakeside resort hotel located within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom. Delight in studios and multi-bedroom villas, featuring kitchens or kitchenettes, and dramatic views that may include old-growth cypress trees, shimmering Bay Lake, lush courtyard, or Cinderella Castle. Enjoy enchanting pools and award-winning dining — plus the extensive offerings of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, connected by the convenient Sky Way Bridge. Address: 4600 North World Drive Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8413 Rooms and Accommodations: This Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort features one and two bedroom villas, as well as delu...