FastPass+: Do You Really Need to Bother?

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Do you really need FastPasses to enjoy a day at Disney? And if so, which experiences should I get a FastPass for? In short, yes, you’re going to want to take full advantage of Disney’s FastPass+ system to streamline your day. The difference between having these line-skipping beauties can make or break your entire trip. … Continue reading "FastPass+: Do You Really Need to Bother?"
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Photographic Patience at Walt Disney World

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I covered this week’s theme on Patience before in a blog post entitled, “Play the Waiting Game at Walt Disney World” back in 2013. In it, I talked about waiting until I got a people free photo opportunity. This week I talk about another kind of patience. The kind we all face being a photographer … Continue reading "Photographic Patience at Walt Disney World"
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Possible Hidden Mickeys at the Magic Kingdom and in Epcot’s Norway

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For years, folks have been spotting the following two images in the Magic Kingdom. The question is: are they legitimate Hidden Mickeys? The first image is in the first room, which is the children’s bedroom, along Peter Pan’s Flight. Chocolate chip cookies are on a plate on a small tea table to your right. Do … Continue reading "Possible Hidden Mickeys at the Magic Kingdom and in Epcot’s Norway"
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Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Here’s what you missed during the blockout

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Friday marks the end of the summer blockout period for some local Walt Disney World annual passholders, and if you’re like my children, you’re counting the minutes! Silver annual passholders — Florida residents who have not been able to access the theme parks all summer — gain re-entry tomorrow (Aug. 12). And although some of … Continue reading "Welcome back, Disney World passholders! Here’s what you missed during the blockout"
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Frozen Ever After: What parents need to know about Disney World’s newest attraction

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"Frozen" is one of Disney's most successful character franchises ever, but its instant popularity seemed to come as a surprise to the company that struggled to catch up with merchandise, attractions and other ways for fans to interact with the characters. Over the past two-and-half years, Anna, Elsa and Olaf have worked their way into the hearts of children, who could not get enough of "Frozen." Many parents, however, reached their saturation point much sooner. This week, however, the first attraction based on "Frozen" opened at Walt Disney World, and the excitement drew crowds that were willing to wait in five-hour lines. That's a lot of indulgent parents!
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