Catch a Glimpse of the New Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coming Soon to the Magic Kingdom

Inside the Magic gives us a peek at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.  I can't wait!

Cut your wait time with Disney's FASTPASS

Did you know that you can cut your wait time to some of your favorite rides by using Disney's FASTPASS ? This complimentary service saves your place in line for an attraction while you enjoy the rest of the theme park. Here are the details:

To Use Disney's FASTPASS Service:

• Look for the "Disney's FASTPASS® Distribution" sign near the entrance of an attraction.
• Check the "Return Time" displayed on the sign.
• The sign will indicate the time you would return to enjoy the attraction using a FASTPASS ticket.
• For attractions, the return time is a one-hour window (e.g., 1:10 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.), so you don't have to be there exactly at a given time. For shows, your return time will be for a specific performance.
• If the return time is one that works for you, just insert your admission ticket into the Disney's FASTPASS Service machine. (You may use your Walt Disney World Resort admission ticket, readmission ticket, Disney Resort Hotel keycard or Annual Passport.)
• A FASTPASS ticket will emerge with your return time printed on it. Now you're free to go and enjoy the rest of the theme park!
• Go back to the FASTPASS ticketholder entrance when your return time rolls around, show your ticket to the Cast Member and enjoy the attraction with a minimal wait.

Please keep in mind:

• FASTPASS tickets are only valid on the day of issue.
• Everyone in your party using the FASTPASS ticketholder entrance must have a FASTPASS ticket.
• There's a limit to the number of FASTPASS tickets you may have at one time. On your ticket will be printed the time at which you can get your next one. Disney's FASTPASS Service machines won't issue another ticket until the time stated on your current one.

Currently, the following attractions offer Disney's FASTPASS Service:

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park:

• Primeval Whirl
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
• DINOSAUR
• Kali River Rapids
• Expedition Everest

Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park:

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Toy Story Mania!
• Star Tours
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Magic Kingdom Theme Park:

• Space Mountain
• Splash Mountain
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
• Jungle Cruise
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Peter Pan's Flight

Epcot Theme Park:

• Mission: SPACE Pavilion
• Test Track
• Captain EO starring Michael Jackson
• Maelstrom
• Soarin'

Walt Disney World Tips

I started a discussion on my facebook page today. I would love to hear your thoughts as well. Comment here or click on the link to the right to join the discussion on facebook.

"What advice would you give first time travelers? I'll be adding a Disney Tips section to my website and would love to hear your ideas. I'll give you credit on the site. Thanks!"

Here is my answer:

My biggest tip would be to relax and be flexible. If you're traveling with a large group, it is okay (in fact, a necessity) to split up some of the time. Don't try to stay together the entire trip. It just doesn't work. Everyone will eventually want to do something different, and that is okay. If you're traveling with small children, let their needs guide your trip. If they are tired, take a break. It sounds like common sense, but too often we get caught up in the fun, and don't want to leave the park for any reason. You will have much more fun if your kids are rested. We like to go back to the hotel and rest during the hottest and most crowded part of the day. Little ones can take naps while older ones can enjoy the amenities that the hotels have to offer. Once they're rested and fed, you can then go back and stay for the entire night. We like to let them take a nice nap, and then we can stay for Magic Hours when the park is not as full. Don't think of this is your one and only chance to do everything. There is far too much to see unless you plan on staying a month. Imagine that you will be back, so if you don't get to do it this time, you will catch it on your next visit. Take a deep breath and slow down, look around and enjoy the details that make the parks magical, and most importantly...have FUN!

More Great Military Discounts

Now through September 28, 2011, active and retired U.S. military personnel can receive MAJOR discounts on park tickets and hotels. Purchase up to six 4-day park hoppers for $138 plus tax and receive 40% off selected resort hotels. Contact me for more information.

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Please Stay Tuned for More...

My website and blog are under construction. I will be updating them both with a wealth of information very soon, so please visit often. My family and I are starting out to Ft. Stewart, GA tomorrow to welcome my husband home from Iraq. We are overjoyed that this long year without him is coming to end and can't wait to see him! We will be returning on October 18th, so I will be updating this page as soon as we are back and settled in. Thank you for your patience. Until then, God bless!

About Me

I was born and raised in Houston, TX. Growing up, my family visited either Disney World or Disneyland every 2-3 years. This is how I came to love and have a passion for anything Disney. All of my favorite memories include a Disney vacation. I have been to Disney World over 25 times, and Disneyland at least 6 times. After graduating high school, I attended Sam Houston State University where I graduated with a degree in education. I also met my husband Steve there who had never been to Disney World before. Steve really couldn’t imagine any reason why a newly married couple without children should go to Disney World. I quickly converted him. We went to Disney World our first Christmas together, and he has been hooked ever since. We recently joined the Disney Vacation Club and are loving being members.

Steve is a Major in the army, so we move all the time. We have a daughter, Kaylee, who will be eight at the end of this month, and a son, Wyatt, who was two in July. My biggest priority has been to stay home with my children because of the stress that an army lifestyle can have on a child. This year has been especially stressful, as Steve is currently in Iraq. He will be home in just a few weeks, and we are already planning our next Disney trip. We’re ecstatic that this long year is nearly over, and he is returning soon! It is a blessing that I am now able to stay home with my children and also work from home as a Disney travel specialist.

Moving so frequently can be a challenge at times. During her seven years of life, Kaylee has already moved eight times. Besides family, the one thing that is a constant in her life is Disney World. We go as often as we can. She has already been to Disney World eight times and Disneyland once. It really feels like a second home to us, and all our troubles disappear for the time while we are there. We are quickly turning Wyatt into a Disney fanatic as well. His first trip was to Disneyland at 5 weeks, and has been to Disney World twice. I am my happiest when walking down Main Street with my family. There is no way to describe that feeling. It would be a joy to share my knowledge of Disney with you and help you plan your next trip and help your family experience the magic that my family feels every time we step foot into the park.