Ask Mel Wednesday: Do we need Park Hoppers?
Question:Do we need the Park Hopper option on our tickets? Answer:For most people, the answer is no. There are a couple of key exceptions: You KNOW you will be going to more than one park in a day. (To do this you must have the Park Hopper...
Read MoreTip Time Tuesday: Get a little “Goofy”
Today’s tip holds true no matter your age: it’s perfectly okay to act a little goofy at Disney World. Whether you are a full-grown man wearing mouse ears or a mom who lets her kids have an ice cream sundae for lunch – breaking out...
Read MoreMagic Monday: Dumbo the Flying Elephant
For as long as I can remember Dumbo has been flying high above Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom. This iconic flying pachyderm has been as much an icon of the parks as Cinderella’s Castle. Truth be told, I have never been much of a Dumbo...
Read MoreEnter to win a FREE $50 Disney Gift Card
Mickey by Mel, Mouze Kateerz, and My Dreams of Disney have teamed up to bring one lucky reader a FREE $50 Disney gift card, just in time for their next Disney vacation! To enter, you simply need to complete the three requirements as outlined by...
Read MoreTip Time Tuesday: Dining Reservations
ADRs – Disney-speak for Advanced Dining Reservations. These are your Disney dining reservations and they can make or break your Disney vacation if you let them! Dining reservations can be made for table service, signature dining, and dinner...
Read MoreMagic Mondays: It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
Ever wondered if any critters live in the enormous Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park? Take a journey into the root structure of the massive tree and find bugs – lots and lots of bugs. It is in the base of the Tree of Life that...
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