Recent content by parkhopper1213

We don't bring cards, but always express our appreciation when we see cast members during the holidays. If we are dining, we'll give them a larger tip.

We almost always stay there when we are on property. Rooms small, but we don't spend much time in them.

Disney discontinued their relationship with AAA several years ago. I used to book all of my trips with them and get a special package of coupons and goodies. No more. You can look for a room/ticket package with Disney.

Oh yes! I got a small tabletop one with mini lights and ornaments, so it packs up in my suitcase.

Miss them so much. When the Christmas station plays certain Osborne Lights songs I get very nostalgic. I have a lot of memories dancing in the street with my son, drinking hot chocolate while watching the lights and fake snow. It was the best part of Christmas at Disney.

We are annual passholders and use the park hopper feature quite often. We park hop when there were weather issues (heat or rain). Some parks like Magic Kingdom have more places to duck into. We also park hop during the Christmas season when Magic Kingdom gets too crowded. It is a hassle to...

Yes, this summer it was $20 a day at the parks. We were there for 2 weeks and went to the parks almost every day.

In 2017, there were no special AP lodging discounts available to us. Any discounts we got were available to most everyone. The big savings are in the park tickets and free parking.

I've been a passholder for 3 years now, before that I would buy package deals. We get the passes that do not have the waterpark option. Here's what I can tell you. 2- one week trips a year and the passes pay for themselves. In the past, we would go for a week and buy a 5 day pass...

They don't need your flight details. You do need to consider whether or not you are going to check your bags in to be delivered straight to the hotel or if you are going to get them at baggage claim. Disney says it takes about 3 hours or more to get your bags from plane to the hotel room...

In the past year when we've gone to MK there was a strong sewer smell by the Sunshine Orange place on the way to Adventureland. Between that smell and the smoking area it didn't have a magical feel.

The only options I know about are the "Preferred" vs "Regular" Room. The Preferred rooms cost a bit more, and are closer to the main building so there is less walking. At the All Star Sports, its usually building 1&6. They may have added more buildings. We also request a room with 2...

I am a single parent, so I knew how much the trip was going to cost and set savings goals for it. We had a daily trip budget for food and stuff. Never felt like we were missing out on anything. We went on 24 Disney trips and have a ton of great memories. Son at college now, and we'll be...

There are ways to do Disney on a budget. Your biggest costs will be transportation, hotels and the park tickets. If you look for good airfare or are within driving distance you can control that cost. Disney's value resorts or offsite hotels may work for your family. In reality, we spend...

MK will be at capacity on New Year's Eve. All parks will be crowded. Be at the place that will make you the happiest. Its all good.