The Disney Second Shift

So let me explain why you're so tired at Walt Disney World and why I call this a trip or an adventure, not a vacation. First, you are overstimulated. Disney hits all your senses at once all day long. Sight, sound, and touch all day long! Not to mention the brain power you use when strategically planning and executing your day. Then after a long day, the second shift starts, even on vacation.

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Disney Planning, Disney Dining, Disney Groceries Jessica Mickelson Disney Planning, Disney Dining, Disney Groceries Jessica Mickelson

How to Order Groceries to your Disney Resort

Groceries! Everyone needs them at Walt Disney World, even just a few items. You constantly hear you need snacks for the park and the room, but if you are flying or have a packed car, how do you get them there?

Here is all the information you need on getting snacks and groceries to your resort room and deciding what groceries you need for you room and your Disney vacation.

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My Top Ten Tips for a Disney Vacation

Are you heading to the Disney Parks? As a Disney mom and Walt Disney World pro, I have rounded up my top ten tips about the Disney Parks. So, before we start diving into Genie+, what character meals to book and where to stay, let me give you some much needed information about what you will need at the Disney Parks.

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Tips for Traveling to Disney With Family, Friends, and Large Groups

Are you planning a Disney World vacation with friends, a large group, or a family reunion? Key elements to consider include whether to stay together or apart, establishing a clear budget, prioritizing attractions, and ensuring open communication for a smooth trip. We’ll guide you in deciding the best strategies for planning a memorable vacation for your large group and reduce stress as the planner

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Do you need a Magic Band at Walt Disney World?

When planning your Disney vacation, you might wonder, "What is a MagicBand, and do I need one?" While MagicBands offer convenient access to parks and reservations, they're not essential for all guests. You can use the My Disney Experience app for tickets and dining without a MagicBand. To order one, visit the app or website for various designs. Disney also provides alternatives like Key to the World cards and mobile room entry, ensuring a seamless stay. For more on MagicBand benefits and alternatives, check the official Disney website.

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Parents Guide to Mentally Preparing for WDW in 2022

The more you understand how WDW operates the less stressful your trip. Its not about planning every second of your day, I actually discourage that. But you need an outline of your day, and you need to understand where you are in the park and where your reservations, rides and lighting lanes in order to have an effective schedule.

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Disney's Ultimate Park Bag List

What do you need in your Disney park bag? We have the ultimate list for every season at Walt Disney World. Check out our detailed list of essential items needed at Disney parks. We will cover what you need in your Disney park bag and some things you may want in your park bag. You will feel completely prepared after you go through our list. Check out our Disney must have list!

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Disney Basics

There are four separate theme parks and two water parks at Walt Disney World, an outdoor shopping area, and a sports complex. Your theme parks are Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are your two water parks. Disney Springs is your themed dining, retail, and entertainment center and ESPN Wide World of Sports is the sports complex.

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