Heather Thomas

With 15+ years planning Disney World trips, Heather joined WDW Prep in 2014 to help others plan for their own families. As the WDW Prep Editor, she travels monthly to stay current and has helped propel the site to millions of views per year. Email Heather

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Babysitting and childcare options at Disney World

Planning a date night (or even a date day!) at Disney World and need somebody to watch the kids? No worries; Disney has you covered.

Do you need a car at Disney World?

Even though Disney makes it easy for you to leave the driving to them, many people still prefer to use a car when visiting Disney World. Here’s how.

About the Magic Kingdom opening procedure

The start of 2017 brought about a bunch of announcements at Disney World, including a new Magic Kingdom opening procedure. Here’s how it works.

Your best bets for New Year’s Eve at Disney World

If you’ve decided you just want to ring in January 1 with Mickey, New Year’s Eve at Disney World can be fun.

Here’s how.

Booking large groups for dining at Disney World

If you plan on making reservations for a large group while visiting Disney World, here are some tips and a list of available Table Service restaurants with their maximum party sizes to help you plan.