Should you join the Club?

If you’re a regular in WDW Circles, you’ve likely heard about Disney Vacation Club (DVC). It’s a points-based timeshare that allows you to book accommodations at Disney Vacation Club resorts with a booking advantage at your ‘home’ resort. Without getting into the legal/technical aspects of membership, many people wonder if it would make sense for … [Read more…]

Rolling with the Refurbs

Many of us WDW ‘regulars’ have had it happen, especially when traveling in the less expensive, less crowded off season. You show up to your dream resort only to find signs on the flagship attraction begging you to pardon the pixie dust. Some parents need to be more cognizant of these changes (for example, if … [Read more…]

Run, Disney… RUN!

This post hardly counts, but I wanted to make sure any runDisney fans got the chance to read my take on the registration process. I contributed a post to ResortLoop.com’s blog about my experiences this and last year. Let me know what you think!

A few of my favorite things…

It’s been a while, but I want to talk about PODCASTS. You know, radio for the control freak. For those who are unfamiliar, these handy, downloadable audio files are like magazines for your ear. WDW fans have a billion ways to connect and to share their affection for the resort because of the internet. And … [Read more…]

Disney Vermin

I’m not talking about tourists from a particular state or Animal Kingdom. It’s time to be honest. You may encounter uncurated wildlife at WDW, whether it be an American Alligator sunning himself, a snowy egret fishing, or any number of other creatures. There have been tons of funny books like Team Rodent (one of my favorites) … [Read more…]

WDW Service for the Dogs

A growing area for concern amongst WDW regulars is the perception of abuse of disability assistance programs. Disney has recently revamped their assistance programs, ostensibly in part to deter abuse like that reported by mainstream news outlets. See this article in the Atlantic for more about the original reports. Now, service dogs are at issue. Regulars … [Read more…]