Goodbye Genie Plus – Lightning Lane, Come On Down!

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By now, everyone has probably heard that Genie Plus is going away and a new (and improved, we think) Lightning Lane has been introduced.   What does this mean?  How does it work and what do we need to know? Let’s break it down. Genie+ was an add-on to your Disney World experience in which you could … Read more

Best Bathrooms at Each Disney World Park (and where to find them)

Toy Story Bathrooms

Have you ever wondered where TinkerBell…. tinkles or where Winnie the Pooh…poos? Let’s face it, if you are going to Disney World, sometimes while you are there, mother nature will be calling on you and your party.  We have discovered over the years that not all Disney World bathrooms are the same.  Actually, some are … Read more

The #1 Place to Eat in Magic Kingdom Ranked By Disney Guests

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So many restaurants, so many questions!  Which one should we eat at? What is the best sit down restaurant in the Magic Kingdom? We are here to help! We have compared all the restaurants in Magic Kingdom at Disney World and will give you suggestions on which we feel are the best restaurants and why. … Read more

Walk To The Disney Parks From Your Resort: Here Is How To Do It

Picking your Disney resort is a huge choice. There are many factors to take into consideration, including price, location, transportation options, and theming. If you want to avoid using Disney transportation as much as possible, the location of your Disney Resort should be your number one priority. Several of the Disney Resorts are within walking … Read more

Disney World Crowd Calendar 2024 and 2025

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Are you planning your Walt Disney World vacation and trying to decide when to go? Let’s take a look at our exclusive Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar for 2024 to find the perfect time! One of the biggest questions people have when planning their trip to Walt Disney World is one of the most basic … Read more

The Best Time to Book Your Disney World Vacation

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You’ve decided to book a long overdue vacation to Walt Disney World! Fantastic! But you have questions. When is the best time to go? Figuring out the best time to book your Disney World vacation can be a little challenging. Should you go during a special time of year like Halloween or Christmas? Should you … Read more

Best Disney World Resort For Adults

Lady and the Tramp at Disney's POP Century resort

Where To Stay On Your Adults Only Disney Trip If you are taking a trip to Disney World and staying at a Walt Disney World resort with just adults, this post is for you. We want to help you sift through the over 25 resorts that Disney has to offer to help you find the … Read more

The #1 Disney Character Dining Meal – Ranked By Guests

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We love doing character meals on our visits to Disney World. The biggest reason we love it is because of the efficiency of meeting the characters we want to see while combining it with eating a fun meal. As you probably already know, there are quite a few character meal options at Disney World, so … Read more

Chef Mickey’s

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Located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World, Chef Mickey’s is a character dining experience which is a great way to have your little one meet Mickey Mouse and friends while eating!  (Little known fact – the proper name is Chef Mickey’s but everyone seems to refer to it as Chef Mickey!) We go … Read more

Disney World Events

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One of the things to know about Walt Disney World is that there is always a lot going on. Yes, visitors are coming from around the world to check out Cinderella’s castle, meet Mickey, and hug a princess. But visitors are ALSO coming to run marathons, do sporting competitions, and experience different festivals and celebrations … Read more

Disney World Popcorn Bucket

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When you are at one of the Disney Theme Parks at Walt Disney World you will start to smell the amazing aroma of fresh popped popcorn. Sometime it’s real due to fresh popped popcorn. Sometimes Disney is manufacturing it by simulating the smell and blowing it into the street as you are walking by to … Read more

Genie Plus Strategies – How to use Genie+

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Lightning Lane replaced Genie+ on July 24, 2024. Find out how to use Lightning Lane here. Looking for an easy to follow expert Genie+ Step by step strategy? Look no further! We just spent some time at Disney World and have mastered the art of Genie+ and we’re SO excited to share it with you … Read more

Your Guide to Disney World Princess Dining in 2024

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We’re sure you’re wondering what’s the latest with Disney World Princess Dining these days. Where will you find them? Which restaurant is the best? We love Disney World for many things but to watch your child interact with the Disney Princesses is near the the top for us. Ok, if we’re being honest, we love … Read more

Hidden Mickey Pins

Have you heard about the hidden Mickey pins? I am excited to tell you everything you need to know! If you are new to the world of trading Disney Pins, you may not know about the special Hidden Mickey pins. Hidden Mickey pins look like a normal pin: they are made by Disney, they are … Read more

Where to Stay at Walt Disney World

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When you’re planning your Walt Disney World vacation, one of the biggest factors is where to stay! From onsite to offsite, from a deluxe resort to a value one, which one do you pick? And how do you pick? Yes, it does matter where you stay! There are many factors driving your decision as to … Read more

How Old Is Flynn Rider – And Why It is Controversial!

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How Old is Flynn Rider? What is all the controversy about? Tangled is Disney’s wonderful remake of the story of Rapunzel. It is in our family’s top five movies that the Walt Disney Animation Studios ever produced. We love the story, the humor, and the absolutely stunning animation that is said to have cost $260 … Read more

Boma Disney

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Located in the beautiful Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Boma is an amazing buffet that offers breakfast and dinner.  This wonderful restaurant is always on our “must do” when we are at Walt Disney World and for good reason! Boma is ranked by most people to be the very best buffet restaurant in all of Walt … Read more

The 59 Disney Cats You Need to Know

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“It all started with a Mouse” is the famous Walt Disney saying, but before there was Mickey Mouse there was a rabbit: Oswald the Rabbit. Did you know that even before Oswald, there was actually a cat? Disney cats have been around since the beginning! Walt created a cat named Julius for the Alice Comedies – … Read more

Where to Meet Princess Elena of Avalor at Disney World

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Is Princess Elena at Disney World? If you are heading to Walt Disney World soon and wondering if Princess Elena is there, we have great news for you…SHE IS… and we want to tell you all about it in this post. Our family loves to watch the Disney Channel and two of our favorite Disney … Read more

Disney Payment Plan: Everything You Need To Know

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Let’s Face It, Disney World Is Expensive! Everything about Disney World is amazing! Well, almost everything. The one thing that is not amazing is the expensive price tag that accompanies a Disney vacation. At Disney With Dave’s Daughters, we have tips providing many ways to save money during your Disney World trip but we wanted to … Read more

Club 33 at Disney World – What You Need to Know

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What is Club 33 at Disney World? Disney has a secret!  Well, it’s not as much a secret as it is just not very well publicized. It has a super exclusive club called Club 33.   This legendary private members only group was founded by Walt Disney himself and continues to cater to the rich … Read more

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters – Tips For a Top Score

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What are the secrets of getting a high score (999,999)?! Here are the Astro Blasters Tips you need to know. Calling all Space Rangers, a fun slow dark ride awaits for all ages called Buzz Lightyear Astro Blast.  The Evil Emperor Zurg is stealing batteries to power a new weapon of destruction and you need … Read more

Complete List of Wheelchair Accessible Rides at Disney World

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If you are heading to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and want to know about the wheelchair-accessible rides, you are in the right place. Disney does a great job of providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all their guests. In fact, it is considered to be one of the best vacation spots for … Read more

Disney World Wheelchair Rental – Everything to Know

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If you need more information about Disney World wheelchair rental, you’re in the right spot! Disney offers both wheelchair and Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) rentals at all four theme parks as well as Disney Springs and the two water parks. Disney World guests who need special accommodations often have questions before visiting the parks. We … Read more

Guide to Build a Droid at Disney World (Droid Depot)

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Disney World is chock full of souvenirs. You can find everything from Mickey Mouse ears to Princess costumes. There is one particular souvenir that is unique, cool and a ton of fun for the kids. What is it? It’s a droid! And not just a droid, but you can build a droid that’s customized to … Read more

Disney World Club Level “Concierge” – Is It Worth It

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Interested in knowing more about Club Level at Disney for your next Disney vacation? There’s many perks and fun things you can access when you are a Disney World Club Level guest and today we’re going to share all you need to know! Vacationing in one of the Disney World resorts is such a wonderful … Read more

Disney’s Polynesian Resort Restaurants – Best Dining Options

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to not only one of the best resorts in all of Walt Disney World, but it also boasts some of the best restaurants. The Southern Pacific Islands theme is consistent throughout the resort and extends into the dining options. Beautiful decor, fun atmosphere and impeccable Disney service makes The … Read more

Hidden Mickey at Walt Disney World: How to Find Them

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We all know Disney is full of magic and fun secrets. You’ve probably walked right past some fun Disney magic and didn’t even realize it! One of these fun secrets are Hidden Mickeys. Hidden Mickeys are something you should know about! A hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse – either his full body … Read more

The Best Live Shows at Walt Disney World You Must See

As we all know, the rides at Walt Disney World are fantastic! We spend much of our Disney vacation planning focused on making sure we don’t miss any of the rides that we love – as we should.  That being said, sometimes in our planning we don’t pay enough attention to the world class entertainment … Read more

What animal is Goofy? A dog or a cow? The shocking truth!

goofy gold statue at Magic Kingdom

The question “what kind of animal is goofy?” has been around for ages. It is on par with contemplating whether there is life on other planets or if the chicken or the egg came first. Almost from the first time people saw this beloved character on the big screen this has been a point of … Read more