Disney Special Events: Star Wars Weekends, Episode I

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.........

Planning Your Trip Tip: When to Go

So, you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World.  First of all, congratulations!  Second, I'm here, and more than happy to help!  In Planning Your Trip Tips, I'll be giving you some important planning information, from who to call and when, to how to choose what you want to do while you're there.

The first question on many people's minds is.....When do I want to visit?  Worry not, dear planner.  In this post, I'm going to break down each month by weather, crowd levels, theme park hours, and special events, so you can choose the time of year that's right for you!

Konnichi wa, Duffy-san!

Duffy, the Disney Bear, has existed at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland theme parks for just over a year now.  There has been an abundance of Duffy themed merchandise, a children's book written about the bear, and even a meet-and-greet with the real-life Duffy.  But, a lot of people don't understand the idea behind the little guy.  He isn't a classic Disney character, and a lot of times he gets a lot of flack for being "another one of Disney's marketing schemes."

I'm not gonna lie.  In a lot of ways, those people are completely right.  Yes, the 20+ outfits available for Duffy at $15-20 an outfit can seem like a bit much, especially since the bear himself costs $30.  However, when one looks at the background of Duffy the Disney Bear, one really begins to see why he isn't such a horrible idea.....

Bringing Home the Magic: Kinect Disneyland Adventures

In Bringing Home the Magic, I'll be telling you about different ways that you can continue to explore the Disney Parks after you come home from your trip.  In this installment, we're going to take a virtual trip to Disneyland with Kinect Disneyland Adventures.