LOTD: More Disney!

I apologize for the lack of updates lately; a lot of things going on here in Real Life (tm) including trip planning (hooray!) so I haven't been online to write as much lately. I did however come across this article on how to get your money's worth at Disney which has some neat advice for those of you planning a trip in the near future.

The Disney Experience app

If you are heading to Disney World, the article referenced in this post recommended using the My Disney Experience app. I've linked to the Android version but I'm sure you can find the app in the iTunes store as well. Note that it's absolutely free and provides lots of useful information for your visit including maps and more importantly, wait times and FASTPASS information.

LotD

An interesting perspective:
Why Lines for Disney Rides are Magic (an op-ed)

My last trip to Disney, I admit, I didn't notice anything but the crowds and the lines. The Fast Pass made things more bearable, but in general, things moved slowly, but we were also there during Spring Break and Easter weekend -- a typically busy time for the park.

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This is just ridiculous: Parents handled disabled guide to bypass lines at Disney

Disney raises admission prices

Disney has raised the price of one day admission prices in both Florida and California. You can read more about this development here. If you are looking for discount tickets from an authorized reseller, I recommend Undercover Tourist. There are other legitimate sites out there but I'm citing Undercover Tourist simply because we used them when we went to the Orlando park in April of 2011 and were very pleased. Discounts vary based on the type of ticket you purchase and it looks like the deal we purchased in April 2011 is no longer available (buy 5 days, get the 6th day free). As of June 4th (when Disney announced their price increase), it looks like Undercover Tourist is honoring the older pricing until inventory runs out. If you're thinking about a trip to Disney in the near future, this might be the time to buy!

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If you have children (or even if you don't), at some point you'll be considering a trip to Orlando to visit Disney World. But what if Disney isn't your cup of tea? There are other things to do in Orlando as the article Going Beyond Disney in Orlando shows.