Planning

The Location Has Been Chosen

The Location Has Been Chosen

By Scott | January 24, 2011 at 6:00 am | No comments

After much deliberation, it looks like we're targeting a June 2012 trip to Disneyland.  All the news from the past week regarding the Fantasyland expansion actually spurred this decision.  Half of Fantasyland would be under construction for a Fall 2012 first phase opening,...

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The Planning Cycle Begins Again

The Planning Cycle Begins Again

By Scott | November 10, 2010 at 6:00 am | 2 comments

We've taken some time off of Disney vacations since my son was born last year; however, the gears have been turning ever since we got back from Walt Disney World in September 2009.  For now, the target is Summer 2012.  I can hear the gasps already; yes, Summer.  The time of...

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The Absurd Cost of Stroller Rentals

By Scott | July 5, 2010 at 1:41 am | 3 comments

Thanks to the Be Our Guest Podcast crew for jumpstarting this article during their incredible 12 hour live show!  If you missed it, they raised over $1800 dollars (as of this writing) for Give Kids the World!Stroller rental costs at Walt Disney World are flat-out...

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Airfare: A Significant Barrier to a Disney Vacation

By Scott | May 28, 2010 at 6:00 am | 12 comments

Want to know what keeps me away from the Disney Parks?  Although the cost of going to Walt Disney World can by no means be considered cheap, the cost of airfare is getting out of control....

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