The Walt Disney World Monorail system has been dealing with a refurbishment since near the end of January, and it’s still going to continue for a bit longer. Got an update from Disney today that there are still “a few weeks” left in the refurbishment schedule. Even though originally scheduled to reopen at the end […]
Hidden Secrets of Disney World’s Resort Hotels – Disney’s Polynesian Resort
March 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When excited children and adults exclaim those five magical words “I’m going to Disney World!,” most people immediately think Cinderella’s Castle, the magical parades, the thrilling attractions, or the entertaining characters, but not many people think about the Disney resort hotels. They are the true Disney secrets. There are many hotels to choose from on […]
Vote for first round match-ups in Disney’s March Magic Tournament
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There were a lot of entries into the Doctor Disney contest that is running for Disney’s March Magic Tournament, and now the very first match-ups are listed and ready for you to vote on them. No more entries are being accepted, but you can now try to help your brackets stay as accurate as possible. […]
10 Things Disney World’s Custodial Cast Members Don’t Want You To Know
March 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sure, there are a number of things that The Disney Company would rather you not know, but it’s not like anything is a life-or-death situation. Such is the case for the custodial team at Walt Disney World, and some of the situations they have to deal with. In order to keep the magic as in […]
5 Things To Remember When Booking With A Disney Travel Agent
March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hi there. I’m a former Disney Travel Agent aka Disney Travel Planner, and just recently retired after 16 years of doing a job I loved more than almost anything. Even almost more than planning my own trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and across the world to other Disney Parks. There are […]
Disney to start testing Park Hopping with FASTPass+ soon
March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A recent survey for Walt Disney World guests was asking them how they would feel about getting a fourth FASTPass+ option per day. Well, it appears as if Disney is also inquiring into how guests would feel about being able to use FASTPass+ with their park hopper tickets. Over the past few days, a couple […]
Summer Disney discount now available for the general public – Save up to 35 percent
March 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Late last week, a brand new Disney discount came out and it was for the summer special. It was only a matter of time until that deal hit the general public, and today is that time. Here are the new summer specials, and you can get them by contacting Middle of the Magic Travel for a […]
Walt Disney World versus Disneyland in 32-Team March Magic Tournament – Fill out your brackets
March 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It is officially Selection Sunday for NCAA basketball fans, and that’s a huge day. Disney isn’t going to let any opportunity pass them by though, and that’s why they are giving everyone a chance to participate in the brand new March Magic 2014. Fans love filling out their March Madness brackets, and they will have […]
FASTPass+ pre-arrival reservations will be made available to non-resort Disney guests in future
March 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Many have been wondering, and Disney has indeed revealed that pre-arrival FASTPass+ reservations will be made available to non-resort guests in the future. As of now, it is only for those staying at Walt Disney World Resorts or Annual Passholders, but that won’t always be the case. “Day Guests” currently have the ability to make […]
Flying Solo: Doing Walt Disney World as a Single Parent
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Upon planning one of my last trips to Walt Disney World, a lot of friends had one and one thing alone to say to me. “Are you nuts?” That was the consensus among friends and family when I told them I would be taking my daughter, who was just shy of 5, to Disney World […]