Heather Thomas, Author at WDW Prep School

Is it still worth it to stay onsite at Disney World?

Disney World vacations have never been “cheap,” especially if you decide to stay onsite at one of the many Walt Disney World Resort hotels. But if you dug deep into the numbers, it wasn’t that difficult to justify the extra expense an onsite resort would cost considering the value you could get for your dollar. But this week, Disney dropped some news. Some sort-of-unexpected-but-also-really-not-that-unexpected news that has since driven us to sit down and think

January 15, 2021 6 Comments

Epcot updates: what’s still coming (and what isn’t)

From attractions to restaurants, there are so many things under construction at Epcot. But just what all can you expect to see in the upcoming years? Here’s an overview.

December 4, 2020 15 Comments

25 ways to add some Disney to your holidays

There is no denying that this holiday season looks like nothing we’ve ever been through before. It is a little scary and a little sad and a lot different. We feel it, too. And we know there are lots of people canceling plans with family or their trips to Walt Disney World that are now left searching for ways to add a little bit of that Disney magic to their celebrations at home. To help

November 27, 2020 No Comments

Our 6 favorite travel tips to stay safe in the age of COVID

With the recent news that Walt Disney World park capacity has increased to 35% plus the fact that Park Pass reservations are creeping past the 77% full mark for the holidays, we know lots and lots of people will be traveling to Walt Disney World over the upcoming days and weeks. But with 2020 being what 2020 is, we can’t emphasize enough that the key to any travel right now is to be intentional about

November 20, 2020 No Comments

15 things to remember if traveling to Disney World in 2021

After everything that 2020 tossed our way, it is exciting to think about planning for 2021. Now more than ever, there are things – important things – to keep in mind when planning a vacation to Disney World. Ready to learn more? Here’s a list of some of the items you’ll need to know if planning a 2021 Walt Disney World vacation.

November 13, 2020 No Comments

2020 Guide to the Holidays at Disney World

The holidays at Disney World includes a whole lot of different things – special events in the parks, beautiful decor, and much more. Here’s an overview.

October 29, 2020 106 Comments

5 fun things to do outside of the parks

With park hours significantly reduced and Park Hopping suspended until January 2021, many guests are finding themselves with lots of time to fill during their visits. Of course, your resort will have some activities available but if you want something to do outside of where you are staying, we have have some fun ideas for you. Here are some of our favorite things to do outside of the parks right now:

September 18, 2020 No Comments

7 new things we hope stay now that Disney World has reopened

Earlier this summer as the news about Disney World reopening began rolling out, we were very curious about what to expect when we made our first visits. And honestly, we spent a lot of time wondering if we would like it or even if it would still feel magical. Thankfully, after a few times back we can now say that we still love it, and in fact, there are some things that have been put

September 1, 2020 No Comments

7 things we hope return to Walt Disney World

Disney World has reopened and while many things are available, because of new safety procedures there’s a few things that have yet to come back. When the time is right and it is safe to do so, here’s 7 things we hope return to Walt Disney World.

September 1, 2020 No Comments

Why we don’t usually recommend Disney travel insurance

Just like with most any important purchase, a little research can go a long way. And that includes taking a little bit of time to learn about the different choices you’ll find when it comes to travel insurance. Guests traveling to Disney World that are interested in travel insurance will have 2 main options: purchasing a travel plan through Disney OR purchasing insurance through an independent provider. There are some definite pros and cons to

April 3, 2020 1 Comment

What to watch on Disney+ before you go to Disney World

Stuck at home and looking for something to do before your next Disney World trip? Lots of families (ours included!) turn to Disney+ as a way to pass the time. One of our favorite things about all the options is how many of them have direct ties to some of our favorite Disney World attractions, restaurants, and character meet opportunities. You could go to Disney World right now without ever having seen any Disney movies

March 20, 2020 No Comments

Play Disney World March Madness With Us

With nearly 24/7 coverage of the current events we have found ourselves seeking out spaces where we can temporarily switch our focus to something a little bit lighter. And, if we are feeling that way, we figure there are some of you in the same boat, too. (Theoretically in the same boat, of course, because we are all practicing keeping a healthy space between each other, right?!) One of the first things that came to

March 15, 2020 No Comments