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To help you get the most of your trip, from the moment you head to the airport to when you return, these posts cover all the details. Read our blog posts below for more information.
How I travelled to Walt Disney World from Canada during Covid
Travelling to Walt Disney World from Canada during a pandemic is more stressful than you think. Here’s how I got to Florida during covid.
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Returning to Canada after my Disney vacation during Covid
The requirements to get IN to the United States are very different than the RETURN to Canada. I’m sharing my experience getting home.
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Mears Connect is Disney’s Magical Express Replacement
The Magical Express replacement is now accepting reservations for round trip transfers from Orlando airport to your Disney hotel.
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5 Rookie Mistakes When Planning A Walt Disney World Vacation
A Disney vacation isn’t cheap, so how do you make sure you have the magical time you dreamed of? Here’s 5 rookie mistakes to avoid when planning!
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Top 10 tips for visiting Walt Disney World with kids
Once you’ve picked the resort, bought the tickets – then what? What are the other things you need to know about going to Disney with kids?
Mears Connect aims to fill Magical Express void
With Disney’s Magical Express transportation service ending in January 2022, Mears has announced a replacement to get guests to the resorts
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Disney’s Magical Express Not Offered In 2022
Find out what the future holds for Disney’s Magical Express – looks like the ‘free ride’ is over for guests looking to travel in 2022.
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Been there, done that – and you’re going to Disney again?
If someone asks me “Disney again?” one more time I’ll scream. Here’s why I still get excited about a Disney vacation – even if I WAS just there!
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Top 5 Myths About Using A Disney Travel Agent
The reasons people have given me for NOT using a Disney Travel Agent are just not true. Here’s 5 misconceptions cleared up for you about one.
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What I learned travelling to Walt Disney World with 2 children under 5
I took my kids to Walt Disney World for the first time when they were 5 and 2.5. They were the perfect age to enjoy it, but I learned a LOT from that trip!
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Disney Facebook Groups – Some Aren’t So Magical After All
When you’re researching your Disney vacation, there are some Facebook groups that you shouldn’t be getting advice from. Here are a couple to avoid!
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How Do You Use Disney’s Magical Express?
Disney’s Magical Express is the transportation to and from Orlando International Airport – but HOW do you use it? Here’s a step by step guide
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