Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida offers a fantastic FREE service for resort guests. Disney's Magical Express is complimentary transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS:  Book your magical Walt Disney World vacation and make reservations to stay ON property.   Let your travel agent know that you will be flying into the Orlando International Airport. Your flight information isn't necessary at this time but do let your travel agent know your airline and flight numbers as soon as you have made those arrangements. That information will be added to your reservation. Disney's Magical Express luggage tags will be mailed to you with your travel documents. This is typically about 2 weeks prior to your vacation arrival date. Check the tags for accuracy of your name and the resort at which you are staying. Place these tags on ALL checked luggage at your home airport. When you arrive in Orlando, SKIP baggage claim an...

WDW Traditions! Making memories at WDW is so much fun.  And there are a few special things we just always HAVE to do, our "WDW Traditions".  Special rides, special sayings, special picture taking spots that we have done for years and bring the memories back each time we do them.  Even the simplest little thing can turn into a Disney tradition and bring a special memory back to us. LIKE... Always going during Thanksgiving Week  (well...2011 and 2009 that got changed up to Christmas Week, but still during the Holiday Season...so add going during the Holidays as a tradition) Staying at All-Star Sports in Building #10 / facing the football field (this too got changed up a bit, 2009 and 2010 we have stayed at the All-Star Music.  BUT we were "back home" for the 2011 trip) Heading straight to Animal Kingdom after check in First Ride is always Killamingaro Safari at Animal Kingdom Going to Magic Kingdom on our first night, always get there at su...

For most of us having sit-down or "Table-Service" dining options while on our WDW vacations have to be limited as they can be rather pricey.  So our better choice will be a counter service meal while in the parks or at our resort.  Through our many travels to WDW we have ate countless meals "on-the-go".  Following are a few tips and suggestions for the best counter service options on property. At Magic Kingdom:  While there are many options at the Magic Kingdom for quick dining by far Columbia Harbor House is a stand-out.  It is our fav-fav at MK, we love the food and atmosphere.  For a late night dinner get a seat upstairs, you'll feel like you are all alone.  I personally find that the kids Tuna Sandwich Meal to be the best value.  It is a very filling sandwich, in the shape of a Mickey-head - a bonus for a little Disney magic, and includes a drink and choice of side (grapes, carrots or fries).  I opt for the ...