#1: Traveling with a toddler who loves to walk and doesn't want to stay in a stroller is a challenge. However, there's a perfect spot at Magic Kingdom to allow your little one to run around, yet not be in the way of other park-goers. At the Magic Kingdom, to the right of the castle, is a walkway down toward the water. There are park benches and a big open space that you can have all to yourself. The ducks will help keep them quite amused, too.  In the evening, it is hard to find well-lit areas to allow your toddler to amble along without being in the way or lose footing. Epcot has a nice area,  The lit circular courtyard in front of France is the perfect place for running around. Its usually not very crowded and with the poster-covered lamppost being a light, its perfectly lit to make sure little ones can see where they are going. Toddler Tip #2: This tip is for those traveling to the World with small ones u...

Dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge is full of great options that will appeal to even the pickiest pallet. Boma: Family Style Buffet dining with African flavors and the ambiance of an African Marketplace. Jiko The Cooking Place: New African cuisine and South African wines. Sanaa: African cooking with an Indian touch in a casual family restaurant setting with a Savanna view. Or for on-the-go dining try The Mara: Animal Kingdom Lodges quick service restaurant where you can dine inside or poolside. Any of these dining locations offer wonderful service, beautiful atmospheres, and delicious meals.

You've decided to take a trip to Walt Disney World, whether it's your first trip or your 100th trip, a WDW vacation takes planning. If you may spend hours checking out websites, maybe pick up a few Disney planning guides, or listen to some podcasts, you'll surely talk to friends about what you should see and do while you're there. So consider this, it's your first day in the parks. You've decided to start at Magic Kingdom. Now imagine you and your family with huge smiles, skipping down Main Street. When you picture this in your mind, it's wonderful...you jump right in line and have the time of your lives. All those hours of planning have paid off. Now consider what sometimes happens with families. You make your way over to Frontierland,your kids take one look at that long drop on Splash Mountain and say, "NO WAY!". This continues with other rides as you go along. You think, "Why did I spend all that time planning if they won't rid...