Walt Disney World

With four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs, dining, recreation and over 30,000 hotel rooms on property, it’s no wonder Walt Disney World resort is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” There’s always something happening at this magical vacation destination.

Let Jaclyn Rhoads of Mouseketrips help you plan your vacation. As a local resident, she knows the in’s and out’s of WDW resort. From tickets and hotels to FastPasses and dining reservations, her inside knowledge of the latest Disney happenings and offerings can help make your vacation dreams come true.

An Artistic Breakfast with Character: Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera, a Review

We were so excited to try Topolino’s Terrace –Flavors of the Riviera for our daughter Lily’s 7th birthday on March 13. We were not disappointed. I think this was one of my all-time favorite character dining experiences with the food, ambiance, and overall vibe! We live behind the Magic Kingdom, so we were to the […]

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4-Park Magic Ticket is Back!

The Walt Disney World® Resort is bringing back their 4-Park Magic Ticket. This ticket is a great option if you are not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel as it cannot be purchased as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company package. As always, for Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, […]

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Tickets on Sale Now for Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Are you ready to experience the best Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has to offer after the sun goes down – including heart-tugging Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more? Now you can, thanks to Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In case you aren’t familiar […]

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Play, Stay, Dine and Save Up to $500* at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Play, Stay, Dine and save up to $500* on a 5-night/6-day Walt Disney Travel Company room, ticket and dining plan package for a family of four at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for arrivals most nights Jan. 1-March 10, 2018 when you book Oct. 3-Dec. 22, 2017. Purchase this package and stay at a Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe […]

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Our Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Experience: 2017

  One of my favorite events at the Walt Disney World Resort is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. This was our third year going, and I planned a few weeks ahead of time with our costumes. We decided to dress as Beauty and the Beast. Our kids are 4.5 years old and 19 months […]

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Magical Dining at STK at Disney Springs

I finally got to check out STK, a hip, trendy steakhouse located in Disney Springs. Here in Orlando, September means it’s Magical Dining Month. This is a special month designated by the Visit Orlando vistors bureau where participating restaurants from the area put together a prix fixe menu with 3 courses. It was a great excuse to try out STK, a place I’ve only heard good things about.

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Have a Haunting Good Time: Halloween Disney-Style

One of my favorite holidays is rapidly approaching… Halloween! And no one does Halloween better than Disney! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom plays host to the ultimate trick-or-treating neighborhood as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns on select nights August 25 – November 1, 2017. Guests are invited to dress up in their […]

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Walt Disney World Fall 2017 Discount

Travel Dates: October 8 – December 24, 2017 The Walt Disney World® Resort has released special Fall discounts for the travel dates listed above. You must check in during the travel dates in order to receive the discount, however, you can extend your stay past December 24, 2017. Only the nights included in the travel dates […]

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Sunday Morning at Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast

Last Sunday we experienced the all new character breakfast at Trattoria al Forno Restaurant at Disney’s Boardwalk: the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast. I was definitely looking forward to it because I love Flynn Rider, and it’s the only place on Disney property to interact with him as well as Prince Eric. Ariel (in human form) […]

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Florida Residents: Fall 2017 Discount

Travel Dates: September 1 – October 7, 2017 The Walt Disney World® Resort has released special room only discounts for Florida Residents where you can save up to 35% on your Walt Disney World Resort stay this Fall. You must check in during the travel dates listed above in order to receive the discount, however, […]

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