Heather Thomas, Author at WDW Prep School

Review of the Caring for Giants Tour at Animal Kingdom

The Caring for Giants tour at Animal Kingdom is a fun way to learn more about these gentle beasts. Here’s everything you need to know before you book it.

October 17, 2019 No Comments

Dine like royalty with the Signature Celebration Package

The Signature Celebration Package at Cinderella’s Royal Table is a lovely way to celebrate a special event, but the cost of the experience may not be worth it. Here’s why.

October 17, 2019 No Comments

Why we love Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way

While we readily admit that we are not fans of spending money for parties within parties, we have also found ourselves to be fans of Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way. This MNSSHP add-on isn’t for everyone, though. Here’s why.

September 13, 2019 No Comments

Maximize Memory Maker with the PhotoPass Portrait Studios

PhotoPass Portrait Studios are free to use and let you snag fun (and sometimes ridiculous!) photographs. Here’s how they work.

September 13, 2019 No Comments

Where to meet the Seven Dwarfs at Disney World

Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey. These 7 friendly fellows are some of the most iconic characters in Disney’s entire portfolio, but it is very rare that you see them all together in one place. In fact, you can only meet the Seven Dwarfs at Disney World during 2 ticketed events that are held at Magic Kingdom. Here’s what you need to know…

August 19, 2019 No Comments

10 Wickedly Good Tips for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular events at Disney World, and it comes all sorts of opportunities to celebrate the holiday in a family-friendly style. With tons of rare characters, lots of candy, and the opportunity to dress up in costumes, this party is sure to please fans of all ages. Here’s some of our favorite tips for making the most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

August 19, 2019 No Comments

Where to meet Moana at Disney World

The wildly popular animated film Moana created a huge wave of fans hoping for the chance to meet the brave and tenacious adventurer. You would think with how popular she is you’d be able to meet her year-round, but that isn’t true. If you’d like to meet Moana at Disney World you’ll need to do some advanced planning. Here’s what you need to know…

August 19, 2019 2 Comments

Where to meet Jack and Sally at Disney World

Jack and Sally are eerily adorable and super fun, and if you love meeting characters, these two are definitely some you’ll need to add to your bucket list. The bad news is they don’t meet year-round, but you can meet Jack and Sally at Disney World from about mid-August through mid-December. Here’s what you need to know…

August 19, 2019 No Comments

How to handle the crowds at Disney World during Christmas

The holidays at Disney World are notorious for being busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to have a terrible trip. Here’s how to handle the holiday crowds at Disney World.

June 7, 2019 No Comments

How to check-in online at Disney World (so you can get to the fun faster!)

Disney World offers you 2 different ways to check-in: online and in person. Here’s how each of those works.

June 7, 2019 2 Comments

Everything you need to know about Disney Park Hopper tickets

Park Hopper tickets are a popular upgrade to the base tickets you can purchase for Walt Disney World but they aren’t always necessary. Here’s our best tips for when you should add them to your trip.

June 3, 2019 No Comments

How (and when!) you can book a Dessert Party at Disney World

Dessert parties are a fun way to add extra magic to a trip but knowing when you can actually book them can be confusing. Here’s our best advice for how it works.

June 2, 2019 No Comments

Can you bring food into Disney World?

People are often shocked to hear you can bring food (and drinks!) into Disney World with you. Here’s the rules and our thoughts on when and why you should consider doing it on your trip.

May 30, 2019 No Comments

Luggage assistance bell services at Art of Animation

Bell Services at Disney World (how to store your luggage on travel days)

Want to head to the parks on your travel days? Here’s 5 options for storing your luggage so you can enjoy every last minute of your Disney World vacation.

May 30, 2019 No Comments