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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Summer vacations | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: We are planning to visit WDW on next July. Our last trip to WDW was on 2000.We want to know what is ... A: There will be lots that new for you. Everything from resorts to attractions, shows and fireworks! ... | |
| Bought the wrong ticket to the wrong park | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I was searching for disney world tickets but I bought Disneyland tickets instead. I bought it on ... A: Hopefully you set your tickets for will call? Call 407-WDISNEY. There will be an option for ... | |
| Deluxe Resort | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a family of 5. Our family is planning a trip to Disney World next August (our boys will be ... A: Great question. I would highly recommend the Beach Club. Your kids will love the mini water park ... | |
| Tickets | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: My family and I will be visiting Disney World from december 21 to january 3. Which are (and where ... A: If you are thinking of going in to the park daily, you should look at the annual pass. For US ... | |
| Fireworks | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: we are going to Disneyworld Dec. 4-11, 2011. I need to know if there will be regular fireworks in ... A: I am unsure what site you are checking. There are two kinds of fireworks that time of year at the ... | |
| Large Families at Disney World | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I am writing an article on traveling with larger families to Disney World. I am wondering if you ... A: I have lots of tips I am happy to share everything from picking the right time of year to visit to ... | |
| tickets | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Can you buy a ticket that will let you go to the top of the line without a long wait? A: Walt Disney World does not sell such a thing (Universal sells an accelerated entrance pass). At WDW ... | |
| Disney Cruise | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I am desperate! My husband and I are taking our 4 year old son to Disney for 4 days and then on the ... A: Kendra- Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure speaking with you as well. We ... | |
| Disney Cruise | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I am desperate! My husband and I are taking our 4 year old son to Disney for 4 days and then on the ... A: You will absolutely love the Dream. I based on your info I am thinking it is one of the sold out ... | |
| Disney world reservations | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to DW with our girls ages 5 and 9 We will be there in mid May for 5 days. I ... A: There are so many things that appeal to that age but nothing is a full proof item, which is why I ... | |
| Disney world reservations | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to DW with our girls ages 5 and 9 We will be there in mid May for 5 days. I ... A: That sounds wonderful. It is so hard to give a blanket answer as not all things are right for ... | |
| Disneyworld/epcot photos | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find vacation photos from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot taken on 3/18/2010, 3/15/2009, ... A: I am not aware of any specific website for photo sharing but there are some message boards with trip ... | |
| dinner | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Robin is running 1/2 marathon feb 27. where can we get a good, not too expensive meal for 7 people ... A: Not exactly sure what you are looking for food meal wise. Also, it really depends on your ... | |
| Disney World vs. Universal Studios | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have 6 year old twin boys, a 9 year old daughter, and an 11 year old daughter...Would you suggest ... A: Most likely, depending on your childrens likes, Walt Disney World will have more overall appeal and ... | |
| Traveling with Infants | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: We are considering a trip to Disney this March. We will be traveling with two almot one year old ... A: Character dining is perfect with the age. I would recommend a few such as Chef Mickey, Crystal ... | |
| how to "wrap" disney trip | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: hey. we are going to disney world in feb and for Christmas i'd like to have something for them to ... A: There are lots of ways to do this with out park tickets (which most likely wouldn't translate for a ... | |
| Thanksgiving and Christmas taping crowds | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: First I would like to ask how crowded on a scale of 1-10 is the day after Thanksgiving at the parks. ... A: The crowds vary by park. You will find Magic Kingdom among the most crowded and Epcot the least. ... | |
| Outlet Shopping Near Disney | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: 1st time Disney Trip...just my husband and myself. Staying at Pop Century Dec. 4 - 11th. Working on ... A: While anything can be considered walking distance, this is several miles and along a major roadway, ... | |
| Giant Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are visiting Disney World for 1st time Dec. 4 - 11. Can't wait and love Christmas. ... A: When leaving the Magic Kingdom, the first stop is the Contemporary resort so you can get off there. ... | |
| Outlet Shopping Near Disney | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: 1st time Disney Trip...just my husband and myself. Staying at Pop Century Dec. 4 - 11th. Working on ... A: Premium Outlets will be the closest. If you have a car, I would reconsider driving though. A cab ... | |
| Giant Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are visiting Disney World for 1st time Dec. 4 - 11. Can't wait and love Christmas. ... A: The gingerbread house is awesome! You can't miss it. Once you enter the main level lobby, walk ... | |
| transformation between halloween and christmas | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: We are traveling to WDW on October 31 to November 6. Our question is will we see the transformation ... A: Yes, you should see the beginning of the transformation of Magic Kingdom as well as elsewhere. I ... | |
| Park re-entery | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: If I am purchasing a "magic your way" 5 day pass to Disney, can I re-enter if I leave during the ... A: ..yes a "base magic your way" allows unlimited re-entry to the same park each day. If you want to ... | |
| Bring our own food | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: We are wondering if we can bring our own food for lunches to the Disney parks. We have a park hopper ... A: yes, you can certainly bring your own food (no glass is allowed in the park...think snapple bottle) ... | |
| Crowd Levels - Week Before Christmas | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: We were thinking of visiting Disney World Sunday, December 19th through Thursday, December 23rd, ... A: This is a great time to visit the World, the decorations and special extras are wonderful! Your ... | |
| Transportation to Sea World | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My family is going to Disney in Sept. We will be staying at Pop Century and won't be renting a ... A: Personally with 2 young children I would not go with the Lynx. To much time riding and waiting. My ... | |
| Transportation to Sea World | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: My family is going to Disney in Sept. We will be staying at Pop Century and won't be renting a ... A: You have two options...least expensive or least effort. The least expensive is a one day Alamo ... | |
| What theme park? | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: We are going to Orlando and we get one day in one theme park which one of the 4 is best for a 12 ... A: While it sounds like a very straight forward question, it is a little hard to answer without more ... | |
| Alchohol at DisneyWorld | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Where on Disney grounds can we purchase liquor? We will not have a car. We will be staying at The ... A: You can get alcohol everywhere on property except for the Magic Kingdom. All restaurants will serve ... | |
| Disney dining plan | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: .. I booked a disney trip for my family in Oct 2010 . I purchased a package through travelocity with ... A: Sorry for all of the confusion. You are right, it is called The Walt Disney World Dolphin but is ... | |
| crowds and dinner | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: we are going to disney world April 29th through May 1st. What will the crowds be like this time of ... A: For Grad Night, the Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza and up to the Magic Kingdom gets crazy. We recommend ... | |
| First Disney Trip | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: This is our families first disney trip. We will be traveling May 9-15. Family consists of Husband, ... A: This looks like a great plan. Without knowing what you paid and some of your "planning philosophy" ... | |
| booking | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: If I book our trip through Southwest Airlines vacation package (flight, room onsite, meal plan and ... A: While Southwest is the only one that can tell you for sure, usually they do participate in these ... | |
| Meal Plan and deals? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Do you think that Disney will be offering any deals in Oct (15-24)? I know that you probably can't ... A: I am fairly confident there will be a discount as this time period has traditionally had one. Keep ... | |
| Cost of Chef Mickey's | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me how much the character breakfast at Chef Mickey's is for adults and children? I ... A: This should be non-holiday unless something changes this year. Crowds are always subjective. It ... | |
| Cost of Chef Mickey's | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me how much the character breakfast at Chef Mickey's is for adults and children? I ... A: I think the confusion is in which meal and the time of year (there is holiday pricing). The ... | |
| disney meal plan | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I got the disney meal plan through my travel agent the plan is a 3 meal a day plan. Can you tell me ... A: On a side note, it is upsetting to me a professional in my industry would book a package for a guest ... | |
| Disney World - pass and dining | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: it's Lori again with more questions. We have the 3-day pass (not the Hopper). 1) If we need to leave ... A: Yes, with a non-hopper you can re-enter the same park unlimited times in a day. The hours/dates for ... | |
| 3-day Disney World pass | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: We purchased the 3-day pass to the parks, but do not have the Park Hopper. Can we still get into the ... A: Sure, you are still eligible for the extra magic hours, they do count as your park entrance though. ... | |
| polynesian, restaurants | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Kohn, We are planning a trip in 6/10 and was wondering your opinion of the Polynesian Resort. We ... A: Both resorts are wonderful for different reasons. The Polynesian offers easy access to the Magic ... | |
| Early open days for Disney World package members | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: 1) Could you send me bus schedules/routes throughout the resort? If not, where can I get one? 2) ... A: The morning hours are as follows: 26 - Disney's Hollywood Studios 27 - Magic Kingdom 28 - Disney's ... | |
| Inter resort transportation map/hotels | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: 1) Could you send me bus schedules/routes throughout the resort? If not, where can I get one? 2) ... A: I am happy to email the resort map but allexperts protects your identity and does not share email ... | |
| Inter resort transportation map/hotels | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: 1) Could you send me bus schedules/routes throughout the resort? If not, where can I get one? 2) ... A: The buses run every 15 minutes and there are 5 routes. One to each of the 4 theme parks and one to ... | |
| Resort choices!?!? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am planning (trying) a trip to WDW with my husband and 3 kids (7months, 3 yrs & 5yrs). I want to ... A: Beach Club is an amazing resort for down time. With a three acre water park it is like no other ... | |
| Park hopper pass balances | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Where can I e-mail a scanned copy to have these balances checked? Thanks~ A: You can send them to me at sandy@distrips.net I look forward to helping you. Happy travels Sandy ... | |
| tickets | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My husband passed away last month.We loved disney, came every year for over 20 years.I am devastated ... A: Shelley - I am so sorry for your lose. You will have no problem with the park pass. I am guessing ... | |
| May 2-7 2010 and Meal Plan | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to come 5/2-5/7. Many sites list this as an uncrowded time because mommies don't want ... A: If you opt for May you can enjoy the Flower and Garden Festival. Currently with the promotions, May ... | |
| FREE DINING PLAN | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if there is a 2010 free dining plan upcoming. It has occurred in the past years and we ... A: Free Dining has not been announced yet for 2010 (except those who were lucky enough to book it while ... | |
| disney world vacation | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a hundred questions. Can I talk to you on the phone? Are you a travel agent? A: Yes, we are an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, a travel agent that deals exclusively with ... | |
| Disney world on november 11th to 25th | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: is it bad timing for going on holiday on November 11th for 14 nights because we are going to book it ... A: Seems like a great coincides you selected me as the expert. My daughter is studying ASL ... | |
| getting married on Disney property | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a dear friend who would like to get married on Disney property. Preferably during one of ... A: There are a lot of different options for this. It would be a little complicated to type up. If you ... | |
| Mobility Problems | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: 4 friends will be coming to Florida and will be spending a day at WDW and will need to rent 2 ... A: Sounds like a fun friends trip. Unfortunately I am not aware of a way to do this. I don't think ... | |
| Crowds in February | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: We have been to Disneyworld many times but always in the summer. I am taking my daughter the week ... A: I think what you are running into is people checking in during your last 2 nights for schools who ... | |
| old disney tickets | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have five tickets from 1989. We purchase three days for each ticket but only used two days. They ... A: Yes, those pieces of history are still valid tickets. You will however need to go to guest services ... | |
| marathon | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: we will be going to the Magic Kingdom on January 9th. What should we expect crowd wise due to the ... A: You should be fine, though if you are going for park opening busing is a little tougher. They work ... | |
| Disney discount | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My brother is a single parent of the children. The youngest is a boy that suffers from Autism. He ... A: I am unaware of any special funding for these instances. My suggestion is to plan ahead and look at ... | |
| employment | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon Sandy, Thank you for your time. I want very much to work for the Disney Co. ... A: I can't remember the store name, I have only been there once. Her name is Sue and it is a Woman's ... | |
| question | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know what is the best theme park to take a 3year old for him to have fun just as ... A: This is a tough question without knowing anything about any of you. Most likely you will head to ... | |
| which day Dec 18-23 to visit MK? | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: We are so excited to visit Disneyworld for the fist time, having been only Disneyland. We got great ... A: There is one thing to keep in mind without having hoppers...you like many others are going to the ... | |
| which day Dec 18-23 to visit MK? | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: We are so excited to visit Disneyworld for the fist time, having been only Disneyland. We got great ... A: Two quick questions so I can give you the best advise: are you getting park hoppers (ie more than ... | |
| super bowl.... | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if the superbowl, being held in Miami this February, has any impact on the crowd ... A: You should find little impact, unless of course you are there right after the winner announces "I'm ... | |
| Son's first trip to disney | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am planning my son's first trip to Disney. He will be 2.5 years when we go. I was looking to ... A: What a wonderful family vacation. September is a great time to go. For the room, the family suite ... | |
| Police Discounts | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip in December. My husband is a Police Captain. Are there any discounts for ... A: Unfortunately Disney does not currently have any discounts. If you have not booked your hotel yet, ... | |
| disney | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: We are traveling to Disney 11/13/09 thru 11/20/09. Do you have any idea if this is a really busy ... A: The Magic Kingdom tends to be more crowded on the weekend. The Magic Kingdom is least crowded any ... | |
| disney | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: We are traveling to Disney 11/13/09 thru 11/20/09. Do you have any idea if this is a really busy ... A: It is a great time to visit with lots of holiday cheer. Crowds will pick up later in your stay. As ... | |
| old tickets | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have some old tickets from Jan.,1999( I belive they were 6 day park hoppers) My daughter went down ... A: I am sorry to hear you had this problem. Unfortunately I have never experienced this. The only ... | |
| pop warner | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am staying in the all star sports on December 11-13. I know about the pop warner how will this ... A: It may or may not effect you. They tend to have very specific times to be places so if your timing ... | |
| Military Admission | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Sir/Ma'am, I am currently in the military and plan on going to participate in the marathon in early ... A: First, thank you for serving. The commitment and sacrifice you and your family make is appreciated. ... | |
| Birthday during trip with crossover age change (9-10) | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been getting conflicting information and now am more confused than before. My son will turn ... A: Not to worry....Disney basis there age on checkin age. Since you will have the birth certificate ... | |
| Disney | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: just wondering,My family and I are planning a trip to Disney from November 14-21 and would like to ... A: You picked a great time to visit...the beginning of the holiday season is amazing. The later in the ... | |
| Dining | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: You have answered several questions for me before. We are a week away from our Wedding/Honeymoon at ... A: First, congratulations!!! You made some great choices and I am sure will enjoy all the meals. ... | |
| Remaining days on PHPasses | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Sandy, Just read your reply about not being able to check remaining days anymore. I recall a time ... A: Sorry for your frustration and totally understandable. My personal guess (and this is just a guess) ... | |
| expiration date | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have tickets from 2001, from when I stayed on property, I was wondering if at that time disney was ... A: You are all set! The "pay for no expiration" did not take effect until 2005 so your passes are ... | |
| Disney World Pass | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: In 2005 my family purchased Walt Disney World park hopper passes. We purchased the additional "no ... A: Unfortunately you can only check balances at the park. For a while you were able to do so on the ... | |
| Thanksgiving Family Vacation | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My family and I (12 total) are vacationing in Orlando over Thanksgiving. I have a couple of things I ... A: Walt Disney World is very large! I would suggest if you have the time in your schedule, consider ... | |
| health issues | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: We booked a magical gathering a while back, since that time some health problems have come up. We ... A: I am sorry to hear of the health issues. Disney is magical at Christmas so you will have a great ... | |
| 10 year anniversary | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are going to W.D.W. for our 10 year anniversary in the beginning of December. I think ... A: Caribbean Beach is a wonderful resort, my favorite moderate resort. I personally like buildings 45 ... | |
| crowds | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been to disney numerous times so I am not concerned in getting to see everything. I would ... A: Sounds great...glad you are set. All of the candlelight shows are over before Illuminations so it ... | |
| crowds | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been to disney numerous times so I am not concerned in getting to see everything. I would ... A: This is a tough question to answer, are you strictly looking at crowd levels? The reason I ask is ... | |
| DW guide books | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to DW in Nov 2009 and I'm wondering if I should purchase the guide books for ... A: You could go with either. The 2010 will have any attract changes. Keep in mind for a 2010 to be on ... | |
| Complimentary shuttle from the airport | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My family and I are going to DW with another family on October 30- November 7. I know there is ... A: Great news for you. The shuttle is actually a 24 hour service provided they are expecting you. It ... | |
| Mickey Ears | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I know two wonderful girls that have never been to Disney. Their not poor, but lets just say this ... A: I am a little confused by your question vs. your subject. Are you looking for free Mickey Ears? ... | |
| Disney World in November | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: We are planning our first trip trip to Disney World with our 5 year old daughter, and I'm trying to ... A: Sorry this all getting overwhelming. Honestly with some good planning of your schedule, either week ... | |
| Disney World in November | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: We are planning our first trip trip to Disney World with our 5 year old daughter, and I'm trying to ... A: Personally, I would go with "Jersey Week" (unless you are from Jersey as you may find the air fare ... | |
| Disney World in November | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: We are planning our first trip trip to Disney World with our 5 year old daughter, and I'm trying to ... A: Jersey Week increases the crowds minimally...it just means more people from NJ are there!! I would ... | |
| old tickets | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: thru the years from 1988 tto 1999 we bought tickets 4 amd 5 day passes we only used 1 or 2 days ... A: Yes, the old tickets are still valid (new tickets that is not the case). You are fine to go ... | |
| Inquire about your response to another user's question | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I read in one of your answers that you could provide a suggested schedule of attractions to see ... A: The "under 5 guide" is actually a published brochure from Disney, so I don't have it in an email ... | |
| hours/crowd | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: We are ready to book our flight to visit Grandma 12/23-12/29 in Tampa. We have a 1 day ticket left ... A: Christmas is a great time to be in the World! With the 1 day pass you have left, is it a 1 day ... | |
| Magical Express bus and luggage | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am flying in to MCO in January 2010 and a couple hours later, my son and family will be flying in ... A: Not a problem at all. The luggage with Magical Express is actually loaded off the plane and onto ... | |
| Christmas crowds | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: We are thinking of going to Disney World Dec 19 - 28,2009. I know that it will be a busy time, but ... A: What a great time to be in the World! I expect the crowds will pick up about Wednesday until the ... | |
| Single parent Disney trip on a tight budget | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the best time of the year, best deals, payment plans, etc. for single parents to ... A: As a single mom myself, I totally understand. My best advise...book quickly. We are about to enter ... | |
| Accommodations | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to determine the best accommodation option for myself and family (2 adults, 1 child(7)). ... A: You are right there are many choices and they can get overwhelming. (This is why many people use a ... | |
| Meal During Stay | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have read many Q&A's about the dining plans and bringing food (snacks and light lunches) into the ... A: While you are right, Disney does allow food into the parks, they also offer just about everything ... | |
| Grand Floridian | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Yes, I am staying at the GF in October for ten days. When I made the reservation, I booked a club ... A: I would look very carefully at your reservation. It sounds to me like you were booked into a ... | |
| Disney World Vacation | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: We are thinking about visiting Disney World the first week of September. I will be traveling with my ... A: I just saw your question as unanswered in the expert pool so that I would contact you. September is ... | |
| WDW Meal Plan Question | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: We are traveling to WDW July 2 - July 12. We will be staying at the Beach Club Resort from July 2 - ... A: ok makes more sense now. Yes, it is a pain and you can't add dining as you have a post package. ... | |
| WDW Meal Plan Question | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: We are traveling to WDW July 2 - July 12. We will be staying at the Beach Club Resort from July 2 - ... A: I wish I had an easy answer for you. I make that kind of change all the time. Depending how they ... | |
| WDW Meal Plan Question | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: We are traveling to WDW July 2 - July 12. We will be staying at the Beach Club Resort from July 2 - ... A: Your agent is correct, you can not get the meal plan at Swan but you can at Beach Club. The Swan is ... | |
| dining plans | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I am seeing offers for free dining during certain dates. We have reservations at a Disney resort ... A: Unfortunately the dining offer you have heard about is for travel August 16 to October 3. Depending ... | |
| Wine and Food festival | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My family and I are planning a trip October 18-23 2009. We were told that is this when the food and ... A: Please don't change a thing, that is usually a great week in Walt Disney World - wonderful weather, ... | |
| may 12-15 crowds | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: could you tell me how crowded these dates will be at disney world? Is it as bad as spring break ... A: The crowds should be a bit less than Spring break but with the great promotional rates Disney ... | |
| Sweet 16 at Disneyland | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: i am going to go and spend my birthday at Disneyland with my twin sister. We are turning 16 this ... A: That is terrific...have a great birthday. Be sure to register at disneyparks.com for free birthday ... | |
| weather | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: How hot and crowded are the parks in Aug. What is the average wait time in lines? Are the Power ... A: I'll start with the easy question, currently the Power Rangers are still appearing. For the crowds ... | |
| specail needs | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: 5yrs ago make awish sent us to give kids the world and gave us free passes to all parks we ... A: The card you received from GKTW is called a Guest Assistance Card (GAC), you can get it at guest ... | |
| Dining choices for children | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: We are going to WDW next month, and have purchased the basic dining plan. I have searched through ... A: Sorry to hear you are having difficulty. Oddly enough buffets will give you the most variety for ... | |
| visiting Disney guests | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My children will be at Disney World for 5 days. We live close to the park. Is there a place where we ... A: You don't say if these are just "grown children" or if there are also grandchildren. You can drive ... | |
| Honeymoon @ Disneyworld | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a honeymoon for my future husband and me to stay at Disneyworld. Please let me know ... A: First off Congratulations!! Walt Disney World is an amazing place for a honeymoon. There are many ... | |
| motorized scooters | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: You have mentioned that renting a motorized scooter from an outside company is better than renting ... A: We highly recommend Walker Mobility (888-SCOOTER, please tell them Sandy at Instant Impressions ... | |
| Disney Itinerary | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I am the planner in the family, so when we decided to take our girls (3 & 18 months) to Disney ... ... A: The fact that you are planning shows you have a good understanding. It looks like you will have a ... | |
| Best time to go to Disney World | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: We would like to take our second trip to Disney World. In your opinion, when is the best week to ... A: My pleasure. Free Dining is a special promotion Disney has typically run in late August and ... | |
| Best time to go to Disney World | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: We would like to take our second trip to Disney World. In your opinion, when is the best week to ... A: There are a few different answers depending if you are working with school schedules, looking for ... | |
| disney tickets | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at the prices for tickets. We are going to be in disney 6 days. Obviously you pay more ... A: You are right...the 9 day ticket is less money than the 6 day hopper. Unfortunately you can not opt ... | |
| meal plans | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Please send me listing of participating restaurants. Also, how do I advance purchase Mickey's Not ... A: The list of restaurants is actually a pdf file so we can not list it here. If you would like to ... | |
| Breakfast in the Castle with Cinderella | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: The week of 4/25 to 5/1 we are bringing our grandchildren to WDW. We want to take the 2 girls to ... A: I would suggest calling asap...it may be to late to get the reservation. Be flexible, they serve 3 ... | |
| Dining Plans | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We are also going to get a $200 gift card upon arrival as part of promotion. On our trip we are ... A: Unfortunately you can't use the meal credits for quick service at a character meal. I would suggest ... | |
| Walt Disney World | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We live in South Africa and are planning on meeting up with our Canadian relatives in Walt Disney ... A: I am a little confused are you traveling in 2009 or 2010? While there are higher crowds, it is ... | |
| Dining Plans | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: We are also going to get a $200 gift card upon arrival as part of promotion. On our trip we are ... A: I'll answer the easier question first...think of the dining plan as a bank account. Upon check in ... | |
| disney vacation | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: my family is going to disney feb10-16.we are staying at a disney hotel. how are the crowds and any ... A: The weather should be nice. The crowds will pick up as your week goes on. For Magic Kingdom you ... | |
| single parent disney planning | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a single parent of 2 children who will be 9 and 7 when we plan to travel to Disney for our first ... A: I am sure you will have a magical trip. I am a single mom (of 1) and we do it all the time. I do ... | |
| dining | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: We are not staying at a Disney resort but would like to dine at the Grand Floridian or Polynesian. ... A: All Walt Disney World restaurants are open to the public. The Grand Floridian has a self park lot ... | |
| Holidays at Disney World | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I understand that there is a specific time in early Nov. when you can catch both Trick or Treating ... A: While it may be possible to get a little bit of the Holiday Spirit after Halloween it is not in full ... | |
| Disney Dates in December | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to take our 2 kids (ages 7 and 10)to DisneyWorld in Orlando before ... A: I would recommend using Magical Express and Disney's buses. It is super easy. I would pick up the ... | |
| mickey's x-mas party | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I was noticing on the dates for Mickey's X-mas party at MK stop on Dec. 18. Does that mean ... A: The last party is actually on the 19th. Disney has so many wonderful things for the holidays. ... | |
| Disney Dates in December | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to take our 2 kids (ages 7 and 10)to DisneyWorld in Orlando before ... A: I do expect it to be less crowded. For rides such as Haunted Mansion and Pirates (depending on time ... | |
| Disney Dates in December | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to take our 2 kids (ages 7 and 10)to DisneyWorld in Orlando before ... A: You are visiting at my favorite time of year. I would definitely pick the 21-23. All 4 parks and ... | |
| Walt Disney World | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are traveling to Walt Disney World on the 6 December 2008 (from South Africa) and ... A: The weather typically is in the low 70s dropping into the 50s at night. It can feel much colder if ... | |
| planning our disney trip | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are going to disney for the first time ever Dec 25-30. I know this is a crazy time ... A: It is a wonderful time to visit the World. Yes, it will be busy but you are right planning will ... | |
| Special Offers | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: and paid with a Disney Visa - I have called several times (gets very expensive) to only get several ... A: You have picked a great time to visit the parks. I love December in Disney! Yes...it is true there ... | |
| Frist time to walt disney | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: This is my frist time to Walt disney FL.I'm travling with 5 kids ages 5month to 10 yrs old.I'm ... A: I would suggest 7 days. Right now there is a special...pay for 4 nights and 4 day park pass and get ... | |
| christmas parade | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I will be visiting Disney hotels during the filming of the Christmas parade. Is there a way to get ... A: That is a great time to visit Disney. As far as I know there are no more tickets to be distributed. ... | |
| Tickets or lack of Ticket | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Well we are making our journey from Michigan to Florida. We have two six day passes that we ... A: Sorry to hear you left them home. Good news is you were smart enough to have copies. Guest ... | |
| March 15-20, 2009 | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: We are planning on our trip for the week of Corpus Christi TX Spring Break March 16-20, 2009, I ... A: I would definitely bring a sweater, especially on or near the lakes it is cold. Weather can vary ... | |
| disney christmas time | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We are going monday and friday of thankgiving week this month. I was told that MK does not do any ... A: Yes..it is true, the special Christmas Parade is only done at the parties (an extra ticket event) ... | |
| 1st time @ Disney World | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a 64yr old lady traveling alone, staying in Downtown Disney hotel with a 10-day hopper pass ... A: First off...take it slow and enjoy! With a 10 day pass you will have plenty of time. Depending on ... | |
| disney | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: We are going to Disney World Jan. 1st. Thru the 6th. Can you tell me if there is any specials going ... A: While the majority of the holiday hoopla is over...you will still be able to see many of the ... | |
| March 15-20, 2009 | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: We are planning on our trip for the week of Corpus Christi TX Spring Break March 16-20, 2009, I ... A: You are right..March is cooler weather than summer and often less crowded. Spring breaks run about ... | |
| The week of Christmas 2008 | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My family is planning a vacation to Walt Disney World during that week. Could you please give me ... A: Christmas is a wonderful time to visit the World. There are so many extra special things to do. ... | |
| Crowd Levels Nov 13 - 19 at WDW | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Was hoping to get some insight into the crowd level and wait times at the parks during our trip ... A: It should be a pretty moderate crowd week (the days of low crowds are gone). Depending on your ... | |
| Is Disney appropriate for a 2-year-old? | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Florida for March of 2009. Our son will be just over 2 ... A: There is plenty do with him. I would definitely consider several character meals. The parks and ... | |
| WDW meal Plans | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: We did not purchase the meal plan when we made our reservations for our family of 4. 1. Can it ... A: The meal plan can be added up until the week before arrival but not on site. You must be staying on ... | |
| DW week of Oct19-Oct26 | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I heard there is trick or treating and a Halloween parade is it this week? A: Disney has Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party that week (the 19 & 23). This an extra admission ... | |
| Week of Oct 19-26 DW | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me if there is anything happening for Halloween this week. I heard that your kids can ... A: Disney has Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party that week (the 19 & 23). This an extra admission ... | |
| weather | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: My family of four is planning a trip to Walt Disney in November and we would like to know what type ... A: Unfortunately there is no tried and true answer. Generally you will find low 80s at the beginning ... | |
| visiting in january | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: We are planning to visit WDW from Jan 3-10,2009...most books we have read said after Jan 4 is a slow ... A: Park crowds will be on the low side from the 5-8. People start to arrive all day on the 9th so you ... | |
| Disney Vacation Package Help.. | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to plan a disney vacation for my family (3 adults and 3 kids) in April or June. I am on ... A: Sounds like fun and your timing is perfect. Dining reservations will be made for April for select ... | |
| Thanksgiving trip to Disney | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: We are making our 1st trip to Disney World this year we will be there the Sunday before Thanksgiving ... A: That is a great time to visit the World. Weather is usually spectacular....nice and warm but not ... | |
| shuttle of Disney Resort All Star to Universal parks | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Im going to orlando in september, and I have some doubt of shuttle. I know that disney resort offer ... A: You are right...Disney only provides transportation to their theme parks. You can call Mears (or go ... | |
| Halloween Event | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I want to go to the Not so scary halloween party-however my 4 year old has a peanut allergy. I ... A: The Not So Scary Halloween Party is a wonderful event. In the past they have had with and without ... | |
| christmas parade | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: could you please tell me if there is a Christmas parade on Christmas Eve night 2008. A: The official Christmas Parade is not done in the evening except during the holiday parties. You ... | |
| Disney World's weather | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning, My family and I are planning a trip to Disney World during the week of November 22 - ... A: Unfortunately it is to early to know. November and December can be tricky in WDW. We have been in ... | |
| meal plan | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My family will be staying at Shades of Green in late September. We are wondering if it would be ... A: Unfortunately there is no meal plan available for Shades of Green (or anything offsite). Depending ... | |
| How long to visit? | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: How long does it take to visit Walt Disney World. We will be travelling with our 9 year old. Also, ... A: Easter Week tends to be on the crowded side though you will find Spring Break runs for about 8 ... | |
| Which Time is Best To Visit | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: which week is best to visit? Sept 21-27 or Sept. 28 - Oct.4? Will there be more crowds w/the ... A: September traditionally ends the lowest crowds (that is why Disney ends there great promotional ... | |
| Group Travel | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Many tour companies offer discounts if you book a large number of tickets. More specifically if they ... A: Yes, these opportunities still exist but on a much more limited basis than in the past. In some ... | |
| January rates... | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: 3 of my friends and I are looking to take a trip in January 2008 down to Disney World. I know rates ... A: Actually with the exception of the DVC members (Disney Vacation Club), the crowds head out on the ... | |
| January rates... | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: 3 of my friends and I are looking to take a trip in January 2008 down to Disney World. I know rates ... A: You are right, the 2009 rates are not out yet but based on 2008, here is some information for you. ... | |
| Fast Pass system | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: My wife and 6 year old daughter and myself are going to Disney World for the first time 11 June thru ... A: What a wonderful time I am sure you will have. Be sure to stop at Guest Relations at your first ... | |
| Free dining plan | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: We won a weeks stay at the Disney Beach Resort for 8-31 through 9-6 at a local charity event. The ... A: Congratulations on that wonderful win!! Beach Club is one of my favorite resorts, I am sure you ... | |
| ID | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I am leaving for Disney tomorrow, have not bought park tickets yet, but my driver's license has gone ... A: Sorry to hear about your license. While in most cases Disney does not require id, there are a few ... | |
| July 2008 Vacation | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: We have a trip planned for the week July 11 - 19th. Now what should we expect for crowds and ... A: Anytime is a good time at Disney. As you are obviously well aware, July will be a bit different ... | |
| live entertainment schedules, etc. | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to get an entertainment schedule for shows/entertainment that do not run all the ... A: Sounds like you will have a great time with lots of planning. For the entertainment schedule, they ... | |
| Motorized wheelchairs | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I understand that WDW has motorized scooters for rent on a daily basis. How much per day, and how ... A: Yes, Disney does have scooters. They are currently $45 a day plus a deposit. They can not be ... | |
| visiting Disney World | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are trying to decide when to take our 3 children (11,6,3) to Disney World. We are ... A: Personally, I would vacation late August/early September over July anytime. A few reasons: - while ... | |
| Photopass | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Do you have to stay at one of the WDW resorts to be able to get Photopass? We're going next ... A: Photopass a great feature and open to all guests (not just onsite). You will be able to get a card ... | |
| April 2009 at Disney | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I homeschool my children and am planning a trip next year to Disney. I was planning on going the ... A: Can I answer your question with a question...did you pick April for a specific reason? You said you ... | |
| Eating at WDW | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Sandy, Thanks for your last answer. Next question is: Can we bring our own food into the WDW ... A: Sure can. Disney makes it very easy, the only rules are no glass, no alcohol. A few things to ... | |
| Best Date for visiting | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Only a simple question, thinking on people whose come from other countries and with the freedom of ... A: While it is a simple question, it is not easy answer. My first reaction is late September...just ... | |
| Fast Pass | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Sandy, I see that EBAY has quite a few fast passes for "sale" and was wondering about this practice. ... A: That is a way around it with ebay (though still not worth it in my mind). I can tell you many rides ... | |
| Fast Pass | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Sandy, I see that EBAY has quite a few fast passes for "sale" and was wondering about this practice. ... A: While I am aware there are many of these for sale on ebay, Disney routinely monitors the site and ... | |
| mugs and video | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: We purchased the refillable Disney Mugs at Disney World last year. Can we still use them this year ... A: The refillable mugs are for length of your stay only. They have a sign that specifically address ... | |
| Dining Plan | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I am coming to DW in June; my famliy and I are staying at the Disney Swan. I have already made ... A: Unfortunately, the Swan (and Dolphin) are not owned by Disney World so they are not eligible for the ... | |
| the meal plan | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how do I go about getting the meal plan deal before I go to disney world. If so can ... A: Disney has a pdf brochure on the meal plan. I can't post it to here but am happy to send it to you ... | |
| speed pass | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: How do I get the speed pass? A: Fast Pass is the Disney service which issues passes to return to ride at a specific time for a short ... | |
| Disney During May 3-10 | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Sandy, I was just wondering if you have past numbers on how croded Disney is between May 3rd ... A: While I don't have past crowd numbers I can tell you the days of "level 1 or 2" (small crowds) are ... | |
| child height restrictions | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Im thinking of bringing my 7 yr old over to Disney from the UK, can you tell what height ... A: At 127cm (50") there is little he can not do. Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Indy Speedway 52" (can ... | |
| 9 days at Disney in Nov. 08' & other areas of interest | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I will be going to WDW with my twin (almost 8 year old) daughters, from Nov. 6th - Nov. 16, 2008. ... A: You are right, you are hitting many things including "Jersey Week". It has that distinction as ... | |
| Making Dining Reservations | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: We are going to WDW Dec 2-7. When do we start making reservations for the Christmas Party, dining ... A: June 5th is when your dining window begins. The Christmas Party dates are not announced of yet and ... | |
| Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, Can you tell me if the Very Merry Christmas party will be held the week of November ... A: Special Event schedules are never set until released to the public. That said, they did start on ... | |
| Meal Plan package for Disney | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: For Disney World Meal plan, Is it 37.99 per meal or day, because my husband can eat 37.99 in a ... A: The meal plan we find to be a great value. About 90% of the restaurants on site participate and an ... | |
| september free dine promo | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Can you e-mail me when this promo is offered? I've already booked the trip. Can this be deducted ... A: Gratuity can be added "charged" to your Key To The World, not a problem at all. Also, if you like ... | |
| september free dine promo | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Can you e-mail me when this promo is offered? I've already booked the trip. Can this be deducted ... A: We would be happy to contact you with that information. I don't see the change of the gratuity ... | |
| Height Restrictions | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Is there any flexibility, I see a lot of the rides have a restriction of 40", however our daughter ... A: Unfortunately, if she does not measure up to the 40" marker, they will not be able to give any ... | |
| 2008 free dining plan for Disney | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: You answered a question previously about the dates that Disney is offering for free dining (8/27- ... A: Unfortunately, the free dining offer I mentioned previously was offered only as a "bounceback". ... | |
| weather in orlando florida | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i'm travelling to orlando florida on 2 march until 13 march 2008 and i dont know what type of ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to know for sure this far out. The averages while you are there are ... | |
| Fast pass | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I had heard DW was going to consider offering some sort of pass like Fast pass that could actually ... A: Personally, I would opt for the longer trip. You are right, not everyone is out of school yet for ... | |
| Fast pass | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I had heard DW was going to consider offering some sort of pass like Fast pass that could actually ... A: Disney has filled paperwork to allow them to change the fast pass distribution but that is not any ... | |
| Free Dining Plan for 2008 | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have read a lot about the free dining plan usually offered in late August and September by Disney. ... A: Free dining is very popular as it is a great deal. In the past it has been offered early to ... | |
| One day park passes | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: Can we go Magic Kingdom in the morning, leave to let our kid take naps at the condo we've rented, ... A: Sure can, a one day pass allows you in and out at the same park. A couple of things to think about, ... | |
| dining with 3 year-old daughter | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: We're staying outside the park and I'm curious about the best dining (fancy, character, and casual) ... A: You are definetly on track with 2 great meals. For inside the Magic Kingdom, there is Crystal ... | |
| dining plan | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: We are planning a trip in June for my family of 4 (2 boy's 9 & 21) Is the the new 2008 dining plan ... A: Sounds like you are on your way to a wonderful vacation. Doing some research before hand is key. ... | |
| Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to visit WDW on Dec. 20, 2008 - Dec. 28th. I would like to know if you think they ... A: You have picked an amazing time to visit Walt Disney World, one of my favorites in fact. While ... | |
| Where to stay and dining | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: We are planning a fall trip to WDW in Fl. We have 4 young children (ages 6,3,3,). A majority of our ... A: Sounds like a Villa is ideal for you. My favorite choices depending on a few factors are either ... | |
| First time @ WDW; kids ages 11 and 9 | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: As the title states--Are we going to have fun? My kids are worried that WDW is nothing but a big ... A: Disney is definitely more than an amusement park and I have a feeling they will get wrapped up in it ... | |
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