Is Disney Vacation Club worth it? How does it work? We are exploring the pros and cons of membership and answering the most common questions about buying a Disney Vacation Club contract. But first….. What IS Disney Vacation Club (DVC)? The Disney Vacation...
Pixie Dust Fan Disney Podcast Episode 35 What is Disney Vacation Club? Is it a good investment? Should you buy? Listen to Disney Chat With Pixie Dust Fan on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify and MORE Carrie and Pixie Dust Fan reveal their thoughts on Disney Vacation...
There are so many great reasons to stay at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort in Walt Disney World. The fact that the Boardwalk is walking distance to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a key feature. I love that I can choose to walk or boat to either park...
It always amazes me that I get asked the question “How can you afford to go to Disney so often?”. It’s an uncomfortable question because I never know how to answer it. Are people expecting me to tell them how much money I earn? I do have what I like to call an...
I am a big believer in enjoying your RESORT while at Walt Disney World and not just being focused on the parks. The resorts offer a bit of a different kind of holiday, with pools, shops and food to be enjoyed outside of the parks. Should you go to Walt Disney World...
When the world shut down in March 2020 I had just returned from vacation. We had just done the Pixie Dust Fan cruise plus some time at Walt Disney World. I had plans to return in May, because I normally would visit 3 or 4 times per year. As I settled in to life in...
Being an avid Disney Fanatic who has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1974, people are always asking me for help booking their vacations. I hear horror stories all the time about people who booked their Disney vacation by themselves or with a travel agent who...
Pixie Dust Fan Disney Podcast Episode 76 How we bring a little Disney home for the holidays We asked YOU to share how you bring some Disney in to your holidays and we’re sharing the ideas you sent in and our own. There’s also some chat about the Disney...
When planning a Walt Disney World vacation, it’s important to include some downtime in your itinerary. Most first-time guests don’t realize just how much walking there will be, and how taking a day off from the parks will lead to everyone having a better time overall....
Pixie Dust Fan Disney Podcast Episode 50 10 Reasons We Love Disney Cruise Line Cruising is a totally different kind of vacation, but a Disney Cruise? It’s like nothing else! There is the perfect mixture of relaxation and activities, suitable for everyone in your...
Someone asked me today “how can you be excited about another trip to Walt Disney World, isn’t it the same as it was the last time you were there?”. They were implying that I had already ‘been there, done that’. Yes – I was there 2 months ago, and multiple times...
I don’t know about you, but Facebook a part of my every day routine. I love that I can sign in and see tidbits from people’s lives and connect with those that I don’t get to see often enough. I have made some wonderful friends on Facebook from the Disney community,...
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is one of the most iconic resorts on Disney property. There are SO many great reasons to stay at this resort, in fact – I did a blog on the Top 5 Reasons to stay here. Aside from the regular resort rooms though, in...
Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World is the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort and it has everything you could want and more! Each resort at Walt Disney World Resort has it’s pros and cons, but it all depends on what is important to YOU for your...
Pixie Dust Fan Disney Podcast Episode 27 Disney’s Riviera Resort Review Staying at the newest Disney Vacation Club resort – I have a full review of what I thought! Are you planning to try Disney’s Riviera Resort? The one bedroom was … well...
The Disney Skyliner is a whole new way to get around at Walt Disney World! This state of the art system provides new transportation options for those visiting Epcot and Hollywood Studios from 4 Disney resorts. The gondola connects Pop Century, Art of Animation,...
Disney’s gondola system will be ready to transport guests beginning September 29, 2019. This state of the art system will provide new transportation options for those wanting to visit Epcot and Hollywood Studios from 4 Disney resorts. The gondola will connect...
Thursday June 6, 2019 When we tell our friends that we’re heading back to Disney on vacation . . . many of them roll their eyes! We can tell by their expression that they’re thinking, “Not again!” Most of our family and friends ‘just...
Disney’s Gran Destino Tower opened in July 2019 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The tower offers an additional 545 guest rooms to an already large resort of now over 2,000 rooms and I just HAD to get back and check it out for myself. I had stayed at Cornado...
Disney’s Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World is everything you could want in a deluxe resort. While it’s sort of the sister resort to the Yacht Club, it has it’s own unique theme and style that makes it different! Each Walt Disney World Resort...
We all know that Disney vacations are filled with magic . . . but how do you keep that Magic alive between trips? How do you enjoy Disney magic when you’re not at the parks? One way that Carol and I have found is to share time with other Disney fans at several ‘Disney...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to cruise with a group? Well I can tell you, based on our experience, that it’s fun! Carol and I have cruised a few times on our own; we’ve cruised with a few friends several times and we’ve cruised as part of a large group four...
If you’re a Disney Fan, you probably belong to a bunch of Facebook Groups dedicated to Disney. I’m sure you would agree that some are better than others, but it’s more than just the admins that make them good or bad, it’s the members. I had to remove myself from a...
As a frequent Walt Disney World visitor, I always struggle with selecting a resort when I’m going to Disneyland. I always start by looking at Disney’s Paradise Pier or Disneyland Hotel, I’ve even looked at offsite options too, but the Grand Californian always seems...
Did you know that Walt Disney World is the world’s #1 honeymoon destination? I had my honeymoon at Walt Disney World in 2010, and we had so much fun, we’ve returned every year since! And because we don’t have kids, I’ve become a bit of an expert in planning...
My family and I spent Christmas of 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort, staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. We had such an amazing time together on that vacation, we’d do it again in a heartbeat. We rode attractions together, wandered around the properties...
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower is one of my absolute favorite places to stay when I visit Walt Disney World. While all of the resorts have their own unique charm and benefits, Bay Lake Tower has everything that is important to me – and then some! Here are my top...
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is just 2 hours away from Walt Disney World Resort, but offers a whole different kind of vacation. My two sisters and brother-in-law drove from Toronto to Disney’s Vero Beach to celebrate my sister’s birthdays. I was meeting them later for...
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is a deluxe resort on Disney property, and it’s in the deluxe category for good reason. Every resort has it’s own unique theme, and this one is no exception. The nautical theme throughout the grounds is authentic, but...
How much does a Minnie Van cost? Well, like most transportation services – it depends on where you’re going and how busy it is. When Disney launched this service as a pilot in 2017 it was $20 USD for a trip anywhere on Disney property. I was a big fan of...
Beginning Sunday, October 15th, 2017, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests – and their dogs – to four of its resort properties, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Guests at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Art...
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World has to be one of the most beautiful and elegant resorts on property. When it first opened, I assumed I would never stay there. Princess Diana had stayed at the Grand Floridian, would I even fit in...
Big plans were announced for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts at the D23 Expo. From new resorts, park expansions and Disney Cruise Line updates, it was so hard to keep track of it all. Below is a summary of the big announcements that will impact Walt Disney...
Planning your first Disney cruise can be exciting and stressful at the same time. There are so many options, categories, rules and regulations – what if I chose the wrong thing? Am I going to ruin my vacation? Some mistakes are minor, while others CAN ruin your Disney...
Visiting Walt Disney World for over 40 years, I’ve seen my share of foolishness on property. On one visit I was so shocked at some of the things I saw and I had to write this public service announcement for those who may leave their brains at home while on vacation...
When people ask me why I love visiting Walt Disney World I start listing my laundry list of reasons. One of the reasons I always quote is “the outside world doesn’t exist, you get to escape from all of the negativity in the world”. Arriving in Orlando yesterday I...
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa was not one of my favorite resorts in the past. It always felt too large and a bit ‘dated’ if I’m honest, but my opinion has changed after my recent stay. I had gone to Walt Disney World after being...
During a Disneyland vacation in December 2017 Carol and I decided to avoid the Anaheim theme parks on the weekend, knowing that they’d be terribly busy. We decided to designate Saturday and Sunday as “Walk In Walt’s Footsteps” days . . . not...
Our second night stay was at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Airport. Spring Hill Suites falls under the Marriot brand, and I’m quickly noticing how well this brand could work for a larger family’s needs. This room also had 2 Queen beds, and a...
I have always wanted to attend a D23 (official Disney fan club) event, but the dates never seemed to line up with my vacations. I finally managed to arrange a trip so that I could attend #DestinationD this year. I was excited about the guest speakers, exclusive...
I did it! I went on a vacation that was not Disney! Yes, I have been known to venture to Scotland to visit family, but otherwise – it’s Disney destinations only! This year I had a very special friend who wanted to travel to Aruba to celebrate her birthday with her...
