disney-world
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Grandma and I get asked about Disney Vacation Club more than just about any other topic around here. We have been DVC Members since 1996 and should know a thing or two. So I figured it was high time ole Grandpa sat down and worked through the whole thing properly, out loud, for anybody else…
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Surviving the Florida Heat: A Grandparent’s Guide to a Summer Disney Visit Grandma and I are headed back to Walt Disney World this summer, and for two folks who have spent a lifetime avoiding hot weather, that is saying something. We used to be December people. Sparse crowds, mild temperatures, resort lobbies dressed up for…
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I first published this article over 2 years ago. I felt it was time to revisit. Things change, the parks have changed. The whole point to Crushing It! is to go with the flow and adapt. So here ya go Enjoy! Let me tell you a story. Back in the late ’90s when our kids…
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If you’ve visited a major theme park in the past few years, you know that mobile ordering has become a game-changer. No more waiting in long lines just to order a burger and fries – now you can skip straight to pickup. But not all mobile ordering systems are created equal. Let’s dive into how…
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Well gentle readers, Disney’s fiscal year is coming to a close. This usually means all kinds of announcements. Most of them bad news for us pinched consumers. We can always expect price increases this time of year and this year was sadly no exception. As with Disney’s custom, bad news was tempered with good. They…
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Back in January I posted that this year is going to be a very Disney year. So far so good! Grandma and I had a great time at Disneyland back in February and sweated it out in May at Disney World. Our next adventure begins in around 60 days. We are taking the Grandkids and…
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Sometimes posts just write themselves. This was not one of them! This post covers how we are planning on attacking our Epic Universe visit. Links to the resources we used are included. We get no commercial consideration for these resources. I am not saying that this is a comprehensive or one-size-fits all guide. It works…
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Grandma and I just returned from our 10 Day May adventure to Walt Disney World. We went for Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. It was fun but it was hot. Not just hot, unseasonably hot and humid. Grandma and I did it and survived and had a pretty great time doing it. Of course our…
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It has been a minute since my last post. In that time lots have happened. Disney is both raising prices and giving discounts. I think they could have garnered more good will if they just lowered prices. Grandma and I are getting ready for our May trip. Epic Universe is having a soft open. Tourism…
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The post discusses the complexities of planning a Disney trip, emphasizing how it can lead to disappointment and stress, especially for seniors and families. Highlighting a young mother’s experiences, it critiques the heavy reliance on technology, the overwhelming need for advanced reservations, and unpredictable crowds, which contribute to anxiety. The author suggests maintaining flexibility and…
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