May 2012

Using the Daily ‘Iwa During Your Stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa

May 15, 2012

Every evening, when you return to your room at Aulani after an exciting day of tropical adventures and ocean-side relaxation, a helpful tool will be awaiting you to maximize tomorrow’s fun. The Daily ‘Iwa is a four page full color guide that details all of the activities, shows, character meet and greets, and dining times [...]

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Enjoying a One-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa

May 14, 2012

When my husband and I purchased our Disney Vacation Club membership last May, we had no idea our first use of our timeshare would be not at one of Disney’s iconic parks but instead in Hawaii! We chose to stay for a week during February in a one bedroom villa at the newest property built [...]

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Preparing for Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa

May 11, 2012

Last February, I was in a really weird situation for me: I was taking a vacation to a place I’m not an expert about! I had never been to Hawaii, so I was in the same position as all the first time visitors to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney’s Aulani Resort only opened in [...]

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Is Your Child Ready for a Walt Disney World Vacation?

May 9, 2012

When I was a travel agent and used to book vacations to Disney World, moms with young children would frequently ask me, “How old should my kid be before we take our trip to Disney?” I think that you can enjoy changing diapers in Disney World just as much as in your own home! But [...]

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When Should You Visit Walt Disney World?

May 8, 2012

You’ve scrimped. You’ve saved. You finally have enough money to take that dream vacation to Florida and visit the world’s most popular family travel destination, Walt Disney World. But when should you go?  The answer is: when you can! Of course, there is a best time for your family to visit the Magic Kingdom. Let’s start [...]

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Using Disney’s Magical Express to Avoid Baggage Claims

May 7, 2012

With airline restrictions and baggage charges,  or the restriction of your car trunk, what you take your family vacation to Disney World needs to be two things: necessary and practical. When I first started my obsession with all things Disney, I used to pack two outfits per person, per day because the humidity of Florida [...]

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Packing for Your Dream Disney Vacation

May 4, 2012

Years ago, when I first started going to Walt Disney World and became obsessed with having perfect family vacations every time, I created a handy dandy packing list. Feel free to download and customize these lists to make theme work for your family’s dream vacation! Click to download Simple Packing List for Families Flying to [...]

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