How you plan your WDW vacation depends on a number of factors. These include the ages of any children in your party; what if anything, you've seen on previous visits; your interests; and whether you're traveling at peak time or off season.  Preplanning is always essential. And that's where I come in! As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner I've done the research and know the insider secrets to a worry free-magical vacation to WDW. I also ask lots of questions and work with clients hand in hand to get to know exactly what they are wanting in a WDW trip.  Consider me your personal "genie in a bottle"! Granting wishes for magical vacation memories. 

#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.