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I can answer questions on most things to do with Walt Disney World - the resorts, the 4 major parks, the restaurants and the Disney Cruise Line.

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I have stayed at or been to 90% of the resorts, ridden virtually every ride, eaten at many restaurants - both sit-down and counter service and cruised on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. I have traveled to Walt Disney World over 10 times and plan vacations for myself as well as friends and family every year.

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free ticket on your birthday promotion11/8/2009
  Q: Is Disney still going to have the promotion to get in free on your birthday in 2010???? My birthday ...
  A: No, beginning in 2010 Disney will be offering the Give A Day, Get A Day promotion. Volunteer a day ...
Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom11/3/2009
  Q: Husband and I taking 5 year old daughter to DW next week 11/7-11/11. Doing Magic Kingdom 2 days and ...
  A: Disney's Magical Express in general works very well but depending on your arrival time, it can take ...
Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom11/3/2009
  Q: Husband and I taking 5 year old daughter to DW next week 11/7-11/11. Doing Magic Kingdom 2 days and ...
  A: Is Epcot not an option? Epcot is actually my 5 year old son's 2nd favorite park behind the Magic ...
pop warner10/26/2009
  Q: I am staying in the all star sports on December 11-13. I know about the pop warner how will this ...
  A: You will definitely see the crowds at your resort. Don't be surprised to find cheerleaders ...
Age restrictions on rides10/20/2009
  Q: What rides in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida will our 9 month old grand-daughter be able to go ...
  A: Your grand-daughter will be able to do quite a few attractons actually! In the Magic Kingdom, she ...
Thanksgiving10/14/2009
  Q: Is there a Thanksgiving Day parade??? Can you tell me if there are any special events going on the ...
  A: There is a parade on Thanksgiving but it is not a special parade. Holiday events such as Mickey's ...
Dining questions10/10/2009
  Q: You have answered several questions for me before. We are a week away from our Wedding/Honeymoon at ...
  A: You have some great choices! Victoria & Albert's is one of the best meals I've had in my life. I'm ...
crowds9/8/2009
  Q: I will be going to disney world Oct 16-18. Could you tell me what the crowds will be like then? ...
  A: You can expect moderate to heavy crowds over Columbus Day week. Lines for "E-ticket" rides such as ...
Planning first trip to DW9/1/2009
  Q: We are planning our first trip to DW 11/7-11/14 with our 5 year old daughter. We arrive late Sat ...
  A: There are websites like www.touringplans.com or www.tourguidemike.com that can help you plan your ...
Daughter's 14th birthday @ WDW8/15/2009
  Q: We just celebrated my DS 10th birthday at WDW and stayed at Pop Century for a week. We had a great ...
  A: The All Star Resorts are very popular with school groups, cheerleading teams, etc. Other than that ...
Mama Melrose7/25/2009
  Q: I am confused about the dining plan. We got the one snack, one counter, and one sit down plan. I ...
  A: No, you do not get an appetizer if you are on the Dining Plan. The Fantasmic Package includes dinner ...
christmas7/15/2009
  Q: Is there a particular day/time for the Holidays around the world in Epcot AND same question about ...
  A: The Osborne Lights are every night beginning November 27 through January 3, 2010. The Holidays ...
disney world tickets7/14/2009
  Q: Could I buy 5 day tickets for my family now even though we won't be going until February 2010?
  A: Yes! In fact I recommend it as prices are expected to increase as of August 2, 2009. You can ...
Deciding on a dining location7/6/2009
  Q: You have answered questions for me before and I trust your wisdom! Can you tell me which dining ...
  A: Great choices! I would choose the 50's Primetime Cafe over Sci Fi. Sci Fi is not conducive to ...
Disney Cruise Debarkation Strategy7/1/2009
  Q: I am considering a cruise on the Disney Magic in June/July 2010 and wanted to know what is the ...
  A: Your best bet is to check your Navigator the previous night for the next day's disembarkation time ...
transit to/from Disneyworld6/29/2009
  Q: Is there a place we can park and ride a bus to disneyworld other than staying at a Hotel. Also ...
  A: No, there are no park and ride locations for Walt Disney World. There is convenient parking at Walt ...
hopper passes2/22/2009
  Q: I have 2 day park hopper passes with 2 fun visits, what are the fun visits? does this mean 2 visits ...
  A: The Water Park Fun & More option includes admission to the water parks, Disney Quest or Wide World ...
Height Requirements2/6/2009
  Q: My husband and I are taking our three kids to WDW next week, and I have read the height requirement ...
  A: I'm glad you asked! The height requirement is with wearing shoes but they are VERY strict about it ...
February2/2/2009
  Q: My husband is in the navy and the only time we can go to Disney world is Feb 17-22, 2009 i heard it ...
  A: While President's Day week is busy, it is not as busy as say Christmas Week or even Thanksgiving. ...
GAC1/30/2009
  Q: We are planning on visiting Disney this year around mid march. We are a family of four. Mom, dad and ...
  A: My first piece of advice would be to get a copy of PassPorter's Open Mouse for Walt Disney World. ...
GAC1/19/2009
  Q: I will be arriving at Disney in mid-March. Recently, I underwent an extensive surgery involving a ...
  A: Don't cancel! You absolutely can get a GAC (Guest Assistance Card). The most important thing to keep ...
Disney free park hopper passes!12/2/2008
  Q: On the back it has an expiration date Dec.12.2008 I wish to use these tickets, but I am not sure If ...
  A: Unfortunately tickets are non-transferable. The first time a ticket is used, the owners fingerprint ...
crowds/place to eat11/11/2008
  Q: We are going to Disney World on December 12-15. How bad will the crowds be and wait time for most of ...
  A: Well, I'll be there the same time so I'm hoping for light crowds! :) But realistically you can ...
Thanksgiving Day, 11-27-200810/30/2008
  Q: Will this be a busy day to visit Walt Disney World? Which park will be the busiest to least busy? ...
  A: Yes, it will be a very busy day to be at Walt Disney World. I would avoid the Magic Kingdom and ...
Getting from Epcot to Disney Studios10/19/2008
  Q: I was wondering if there was a way, besides the Magical Express, to get from Epcot to Disney ...
  A: Disney's Magical Express is the free transportation service from Orlando International Airport to ...
disney tickets and food9/10/2008
  Q: I am from argentina and planning to visit disney. I am wondering if I buy a basic 10 days ticket, ...
  A: You can spend two of your park days in one calendar day if you choose to visit two parks. But a more ...
Where to stay9/3/2008
  Q: We are thinking of going to WDW next Sept when our son will be almost 2½. We both love the place ...
  A: I think 2 1/2 is the perfect age! After all, your son will be young enough that he won't require ...
WDW during Halloween week7/28/2008
  Q: If my travel plans are flexible withing October, is there any reason I should avoid WDW during the ...
  A: There are two weeks in October that are more crowded than others - Columbus Day week and Halloween ...
Disney basics7/23/2008
  Q: My 14 year old daughter and I will be traveling to Orlando next year in the beginning of May since ...
  A: Sounds like a fun trip! Unless you plan on renting a car, I absolutely recommend staying at a ...
Upgrades...6/30/2008
  Q: We are annual travelers to WDW. This year we are taking advantage of the Free Dining Plan. We are ...
  A: You can certainly note on your reservation that it is your anniversary and who knows what will ...
crowded october 11th and 12th6/29/2008
  Q: Why is that? Would it be better to go october 25th and 26th or the end of september?
  A: While October used to be slow season, this is no longer the case. October 11 & 12 this year is ...
crowd mousefest6/27/2008
  Q: How crowded will it be december 12 through 15 due to mousefest and so close to christmas?
  A: MouseFest has little to no impact on crowds at this time of year. :) MouseFest generally has less ...
2 1/2 yr old son 1st time at WDW6/26/2008
  Q: I am taking a trip in mid July with my 2 1/2 yr old son to WDW. I wanted to try a plan ahead what ...
  A: That's a great age for a first trip! First off, plan to spend a fair amount of time in the Magic ...
Pop Century6/21/2008
  Q: We are going to WDW in Sept and staying at Pop Century. My mother needs to be as close as possible ...
  A: Please note on your reservation your request for a room close to Classic Hall for medical reasons. ...
gac5/29/2008
  Q: i am visiting disney in july this year and have just had a hysterectomy and cant stand for long i ...
  A: Absolutely! You should have no problem getting a Guest Assistance Card (GAC) by going to Guest ...
Memorial Day5/24/2008
  Q: Will there be a concert of special program on Memorial Day?
  A: Sorry I didn't get this until after Memorial Day but there are usually some special edition pins ...
Height on rides/5/18/2008
  Q: I understand there is a "have to be this tall" regulation. Is there one for "too tall" for certain ...
  A: Unlike a local carnival or state fair, Disney does not have "kiddie" sized rides. All rides are ...
Walt Disney with Babies5/15/2008
  Q: We are a portuguese family (couple+babie) and we are planning go to Walt Disney World next ...
  A: There are many attractions that the baby can accompany you on - It's A Small World, Peter Pan, ...
Best Theme Park?5/13/2008
  Q: Michelle-Illinois
  A: All of them! :) Seriously, there is something for everyone at each of the parks. But if you are ...
parks5/4/2008
  Q: If we go to Disney world from Dec.2-Dec.9 2008. When would be the best days to visit Disney, Epcot, ...
  A: The basic rule of thumb is to avoid the Magic Kingdom on Sundays and Mondays as many people start ...
strollers on buses3/12/2008
  Q: I am travelling to Disney with family but they are at a different hotel. I will be travelling from ...
  A: You do need to fold the stroller and carry it on the bus with you. You will not be allowed to bring ...
size2/23/2008
  Q: Am wanting to take my kids to Disney World. I am 6'2" and weigh 310lbs. I am concerned about being ...
  A: You should be fine! Disney does a great job of accomodating guests of most shapes and sizes so if ...
gluten free dining1/28/2008
  Q: Will be at animal kingdom and epcot - do you know where I could get gluten free foods? Thanks - Deb
  A: I highly recommend picking up a copy of "PassPorter's Open Mouse for WDW" - a guidebook for those ...
time in April1/3/2008
  Q: How are the crowds at Disney World at the end of April?
  A: The end of April is considered regular season and so the crowds are usually pretty average. Not as ...
Our visit Nov.1-5, 20710/12/2007
  Q: Could you tell me the average temperatures for this time of year. Are sandles warm enough and how ...
  A: Here is a link to Historical Weather patterns for Orlando in November: ...
Theme Parks for All Ages10/2/2007
  Q: My family of 7 will be vacationing in WDW in May 2008. Our family consists of 4 grandparents (ages ...
  A: Well, every 4 year old is different but the fact is - you're both right! Both Magic Kingdom AND ...
Akershus9/27/2007
  Q: I am concerned about the Lunch menu at the Princess storybook dining. What are some the the cold ...
  A: Here is a link to the menu for the lunch so you can see in detail: ...
Theme park maximum capacity9/20/2007
  Q: My family is planning a trip to Disney in Florida 12/24-12/31. This is our Christmas present to ...
  A: Your friend is correct - this can happen during the week you will be there. Especially 12/24, 12/25 ...
baby on the way9/6/2007
  Q: I have a few questions for you. We have a disney world reservation for next june of 2008. Well, I ...
  A: Congrats on your new addition! September can be a great time to travel to WDW. Historically over the ...
B-day question8/26/2007
  Q: We will be visiting orlando,FL in feb 08. My doughter will be 4 years old when we willbe there. I ...
  A: What a wonderful way to spend a birthday! The best ways to celebrate actually do not cost any money. ...
traveling to disney in the fall of 2008 and staying on property5/22/2007
  Q: Deer Sara: My husband and I want to go to disneyworld in the fall of 2008 for 8 days 7 nights and ...
  A: Rates have not been announced for 2008 yet but expect an increase of around 10% of current prices. ...
Breakfast and lunch with character5/21/2007
  Q: My family and I are planning to go to WDW on June 10 to 16 can you please let me know how to make a ...
  A: To make Dining Reservations including Character Meals, you can call 1-407-WDW-DINE. Dining ...
weather in june5/18/2007
  Q: My family and I will be in Disney World June 10th-15th. I was hoping you could tell me on average ...
  A: Some good web sites for planning info: www.allears.net www.passporterboards.com For annual weather ...
Honeymoon4/18/2007
  Q: We are having our honeymoon 8/6 - 8/10/07 and we would like to spend it at Disney. What can you tell ...
  A: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Disney is a wonderful place to spend a honeymoon. (I ...
Leaving the park and being able to come back in4/17/2007
  Q: We are going to Disney in May of '07. We are not staying on Disney property, so we want to know if ...
  A: As long as you have a Park Hopper Pass, you will be able to come and go as often as you please. :) ...
WDW for a 3 Y/O4/15/2007
  Q: We are debating if our three year old son would enjoy Disney World?? Is he to young?? Thanks
  A: I'm so glad you asked! The answer is no, not at all. I actually recently wrote an article on this ...
ride closures?4/11/2007
  Q: I am going to WDW June 10-15. I was hoping you could tell me the rides and attractions that will be ...
  A: Here you go: AllEars.net: http://www.allears.net/tp/rehabs.htm#june You can also go to the Disney ...
day pass4/3/2007
  Q: My brother is here with his baseball team from PA and I would like to spend the day with him. I am ...
  A: There are Florida resident annual passes which come at a discount. All parks require admission even ...
difference between dining + and premium3/16/2007
  Q: I have book a 6 night 7 day staying at the Floridian. There is a 3,000 difference between dining ...
  A: Is it worth the difference? That depends on a lot of things. Will you eat three big, sit down meals ...
games2/27/2007
  Q: what games are at Disney world?
  A: I'm sorry - I don't understand the question. What type of games are you looking for? There are ...
disney photo pass cd2/12/2007
  Q: Anne S recommended (one of the other experts) recommended we purchase this during our trip next ...
  A: You can find more info about the PhotoPass CD here: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/photocd.aspx But ...
Disney World vs Disney Cruise11/24/2006
  Q: My husband and I are planning a vacation for June with our 3 year old and one year old (then). Would ...
  A: Wow - this is a really tough question! Your three year old is old enough to go to the Oceaneers Club ...
working @ WDW11/2/2006
  Q: Sara, What is the address for casting office?
  A: You can find postings for current openings at Disney here: ...
FL resident10/24/2006
  Q: Best way to get good prices on park entries and are there still grandparents passes?
  A: There are no more grandparent prices - sorry! There are many different ways to get tickets now with ...
where to wait if not in ride?7/17/2006
  Q: One last question. If my grandma did want to sit on the rides or in a theatre or something the cast ...
  A: I'm not sure I understand the question - Are you asking if there is somewhere you can leave the ...
where to wait if not in ride?7/16/2006
  Q: Hey sara, My Grandma is on a Wheel Chair in Disney World And she wont be attending most rides. ...
  A: At most attractions there is a shop near the exit where members of your party can wait for those ...
disney transportation6/30/2006
  Q: sea world, universal shopping malls ect as Im not a driver and I thought staying in disney would be ...
  A: Are you better off staying off site? It depends on how much time you are planning on being off site. ...
where to stay6/27/2006
  Q: we have a good friend who is offering a timeshare 1 mile off the resort, but for about 40% of what ...
  A: Well, 1 mile off the resort is a relative term. It does not mean 1 mile from the parks! For my ...
Port Orleans French Quarters6/24/2006
  Q: I booked a holiday in the french quarters resort in WDW for the first 2 weeks of september. Which of ...
  A: I absolutely love PO-French Quarter! I think you made a great choice. It is smaller than Riverside ...
About any ride limits...5/5/2006
  Q: We are going to Disney World this Summer, but there is something that we were worried about. My aunt ...
  A: There is a great guidebook called, PassPorter Walt Disney World for your Special Needs that gives ...
THANKSGIVING4/21/2006
  Q: We are going to WDW on Thanksgiving day and staying for 10 days. I will be traveling with my 2 boys ...
  A: Sounds like a great trip! There will be plenty of stuff to do as a family. We took our son last ...
Crowds in November4/14/2006
  Q: I'm just hoping you can give me info about the crowds at the parks in early November(3-10). We ...
  A: While November will not be quite as quiet as January, it is still a relatively quiet time of year. ...
Dinning packages3/27/2006
  Q: My family and i have booked a cruise/Disney resort package and our travel agent says that we cannot ...
  A: This is true because you booked a Land & Sea package. You have the option to book your cruise and ...
Disney Cruise Line1/10/2006
  Q: We are trying to get on the 3 night Disney Cruise departing on January 19th which is unfortunately ...
  A: There is little to no chance that you can get on the cruise at this point. The 60-day cancellation ...
Disney World Fastpasses1/8/2006
  Q: I heard somewhere that when you go to Disney World Magic Kingdom that you can take your old (already ...
  A: Sorry - this is not correct! FastPasses only work for tickets that have been activated in that park ...
Dining10/10/2005
  Q: We plan 6 table service meals during our stay. We have booked the following: Japanese (Hibachi ...
  A: If you are doing the Magic Your Way dining plan, keep in mind that the Hoop dee doo Review uses 2 ...
Tickets9/23/2005
  Q: I have older 5 day super passes, with two days not used yet. I believe 1990 they were purchased, ...
  A: Read the fine print on the tickets, it should tell you for sure. I am not familiar with the Super ...
Vacation on a budget9/20/2005
  Q: I have a 2 year old and a 4 month old. My wife and I are looking to take our family to WDW sometime ...
  A: Last minute discounts are practically unheard of at WDW. But your best bet is to check a site called ...
Dining Plus Package9/10/2005
  Q: We have a familt of 11 going to Disney in January. We are staing at the Pop-Century. Do you think ...
  A: I do think the Dining Plan is a good deal. If you read the menus and look at the prices (you can do ...
Speed passes6/10/2005
  Q: Someone was telling me that you can get passes that get you on the rides faster, but I can't find ...
  A: I do! It's called FastPass and is available to everyone. What you do is when you get to a ride that ...
Disney World and Cruise4/3/2005
  Q: Aloha from Hawaii, At the end of April we are flying to Orlando with our 4 year old daughter. We ...
  A: Plan on spending the majority of your time at the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom - they are ...
Honeymoon2/23/2005
  Q: We're honeymooning at Disneyworld April 18-22. I've heard that newlyweds get special treatment. Can ...
  A: There is no "official" policy on newlyweds getting special treatment. But you never know when a ...
What disney Students & Teacher?2/12/2005
  Q: I am going to disnsey world July 20 -25 2005. Any techer or student value packages? What resort do ...
  A: The Swan & Dolphin hotels offer Teacher Discounts. There are no student discounts. With 5 people in ...
kids wearing diapers in Disney12/28/2004
  Q: we are planning a trip to Disneyworld in the spring 2005. Myself, husband and 2 boys (ages 6 and 8). ...
  A: I have never heard that before! I suppose it depends on your 6 & 8 year olds. Do they have issues ...
Carribean Beach resort9/30/2004
  Q: I read where hairdryers and irons are available through housekeeping services. I was surprised ...
  A: There should be a hairdryer in your room but if not, you may request one from Housekeeping for no ...
upgrades9/25/2004
  Q: My family and I are staying at the Wilderness Lodge this February for six days. We are staying in a ...
  A: First, be sure to let them know ahead of time if you are celebrating any special occasions during ...
Disney passes8/15/2004
  Q: Greetings We are planning to arrive in Orlando in Feb 2005 and I was wondering if it is better/more ...
  A: There is a great chart that lists the different types of passes and all their prices at ...
dinning8/10/2004
  Q: I was wondering about the prices on where to eat.Alot of these restraunts are very expensive. We are ...
  A: For menus and prices to all restaurants at WDW, check out www.allearsnet.com and click on Dining. ...
Choose between parks5/21/2004
  Q: In October myself, my wife, my mother in law and our 6 year old daugter will be visiting orlando. ...
  A: For a 6 year old, I would recommend the Magic Kingdom because it has the most character interactions ...
Restraunts4/27/2004
  Q: I would like to know some prices for restraunts IN walt disney world FL. I bought some meal vouchers ...
  A: For menus and prices in WDW check out www.allearsnet.com . They have a complete listing and should ...
Disney World Resorts2/18/2004
  Q: Which is the nicest (but not necessarily the most expensive) DW Resort? Is is cheaper to buy ...
  A: Tough questions! Of the resorts at Disney World, I have favorites in each category - Value, Moderate ...
Wilderness Lodge1/31/2004
  Q: Do they still offer the free food tour at Wilderness Lodge, we were there 5 years ago and it was a ...
  A: They do still offer the Lodge tour! Ask about it at Guest Services or upon check-in. Also consider ...

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