Tag Archives: Walt Disney World

Sep 17 2016

Behind The Magic Podcast Recap September 12 – September 16, 2016

Welcome to Season 6 of Behind The Magic Podcast!

This “snack credit” of podcasts is a unique 15-minute Disney podcast hosted by Zeek, Rachel, and myself. Every day Monday through Friday you can join us for entertaining Disney information, discussions, guests, games, and more. We’ll be surprising you each and every day with our funny stories and Disney insider knowledge. And of course, we’ll also keep you up-to-date on all of the latest Disney news and gossip.

Here’s a quick peek at what you can expect each day:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers Mondays with all of the latest Disney gossip and rumors!
  • Tuesday ~ Topical Tuesdays with exciting Disney discussions!
  • Wednesday ~ With Us Wednesdays with celebrity guests from around the Disney Universe!
  • Thursday ~ Theme Park Thursdays with fun information, facts, and stories about the parks!
  • Friday ~ Feature Film Fridays with fun information, facts, and reviews of Disney films!

This Week’s Episodes

This week’s episodes include:

  • Monday ~ Mouse Whispers More MagicBands

For more details about each episode and to listen, please click here!

We hope you enjoy our show!

Sep 16 2016

501 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Walt Disney World Vacation Giveaway

Enter Daily To Win

I am giving away an autographed copy of my book “501 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Walt Disney World Vacation“!

What People Are Saying About “501 Ways”

“501 Ways… is a great book for planners, an easy read and it’s the type of book you can pick up to read in-between errands, waiting at appointments, while taking a work break, etc. It’s very easy to pick-up where you left off and continue expanding your Disney knowledge!”
– Terri of WDW Hints

“Kristi’s book is a great resource for Walt Disney World novices, as well as experienced travelers. Those of us who’ve been to Walt Disney World can attest – you can NEVER know everything about the parks, touring, planning, etc. and having a resource like 501 Ways is a great way to learn more about Walt Disney World, and also get yourself excited for your upcoming trip! And I have to say, Kristi’s final tip in the book is my absolute favorite; you’ll have to get a copy yourself to see what that is!”
– Katie of The Most Delightful Place

“If you are planning a Walt Disney World vacation, you probably are a bit overwhelmed. I am a firm believer in that you can never have enough knowledge. I would recommend that you pick up Kristi’s book today, while you will never know all there is to know about Walt Disney World, this book will assist you in having an AMAZING Walt Disney World experience.”
– Jason of Man of the Mouse

“This little book is chock full of nifty and useful tips for a Walt Disney World vacation.”
– Amazon Customer Review

“This book is one of the best Disney World books that I’ve come across. Just exceptional! There’s so much information packed in it that everyone is bound to learn something that they didn’t know before.”
– Amazon Customer Review

“It is full of practical tips and is written to be both informative and entertaining as the author shares some of her family’s personal experiences.”
– Amazon Customer Review

“I’ve been to Walt Disney World somewhere between 20-30 times in the last 15 years, and even as a frequent visitor (who you might think “knows it all” – I don’t!), I got a lot of great tips and information from Kristi’s book.”
– Amazon Customer Review

“I have read a lot of books to prepare for our Disney trips. I’m a huge planner and this book is the best I have read yet! So many new tips I have never even considered. If you are a die hard trip prepper, this book is a must!!!”
– Amazon Customer Review

“This book had a lot of fantastic hints for my vacation. I had researched a lot of hints and this book still had many I had never seen anywhere else.”
– Amazon Customer Review

A Little About “501 Ways” – From The Back Cover

The difference between an average and a fantastic Walt Disney World vacation is in the details. And no matter how much you know, there’s still a lot you don’t know. Kristi Fredericks helps close the knowledge gap with her 501 ways to save money, time, and sanity while at the happiest place on Earth.

Just a minute, you say. You’ve heard all the tips, you’ve read all the sites and all the books that promise to help you “make the most of” your Walt Disney World vacation. Are there really any new tips in here?

TouringPlans.com blogger Kristi Fredericks has come up with the Disney World travel tips book for people who are sick of Disney World travel tips books. Her 501 ways to make the most of your Disney vacation include:

  • How to ensure your trip will be a success before you leave home, by packing cheap, never-thought-of essentials from your local dollar store, setting up your iPhone as a personal Disney assistant, and much more
  • How to make the most of the four theme parks, by finding the best parade and photo-op spots, keeping little kids enchanted by Epcot, beating the crowds out of the parks, and much more
  • How to never run out of pixie dust, by keeping the kids entertained in lines, creating your own park “challenges”, treating the resort hotels as a fifth theme park, and many other “Mousecellaneous” tips
  • How Kristi herself used many of the tips and techniques in this book during her countless visits to Walt Disney World, as recounted in her humorous stories and anecdotes

You’re just 501 ways from the best Disney World vacation of your life!

The Giveaway

From now through Friday, September 30, 2016 at midnight, please enter daily to win an autographed copy of my book “501 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Walt Disney World Vacation“. Just click the image below and follow the instructions to be entered into the giveaway. Be sure to take advantage of the bonus entries, and please tell your friends and family to enter too! 

501 Ways

Click image to enter!

Can’t wait and need to get the book right away?
Please click this link to purchase your copy today!

Are you planning a trip to Disney World soon? Are you entering to win?
Please leave a comment and good luck, everyone!

Sep 15 2016

Cute Disney World Halloween Souvenirs Now Available

It’s officially Halloween time in Walt Disney World! The holiday decorations are up, tasty treats are for sale, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is now being celebrated on select nights at Magic Kingdom. With all of the fun fall festivities underway, you know what that means; Halloween themed merchandise is now available! Check out some of the cute Disney World Halloween souvenirs that you can purchase.

Look for these items in select merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World, products can be shipped directly home with the Shop Disney Parks app, or you can find select items at the Disney Parks online store by clicking here.

I can’t wait to do some souvenir shopping on my upcoming trip!

501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Will you be visiting Disney World during the Halloween season?
Which souvenir are you most excited about? Please leave a comment!

Sep 14 2016

2016 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats

Every year Magic Kingdom celebrates the Halloween season with the family friendly Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights September through October 31.  There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks, and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating, and dancing the night away with all of the characters. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without some delicious Disney desserts. Here’s a peek at some of the festive treats being served up exclusively at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year courtesy of Disney:

halloween-treat-1Spider Cupcake, Main Street Bakery

halloween-treat-2Chocolate Worms and Dirt Cupcake, Main Street Bakery

halloween-treat-3Halloween Sugar Cookie, Main Street Bakery

halloween-treat-4Halloween Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

halloween-treat-6Candy Corn Soft Serve Ice Cream, Storybook Treats

halloween-treat-5Enchanted Pumpkin Spice Cupcake, Gaston’s Tavern

halloween-treat-7Ghoulish Strawberry-lemonade Slushy, The Friar’s Nook

halloween-treat-8Candy Corn Cotton Candy, Throughout The Park

Halloween Merchandise 12Vampire Mickey Popcorn Bucket, Throughout The Park

Halloween Merchandise 14Halloween Popcorn Bucket, Throughout The Park

Halloween Merchandise 11Poison Apple Stein, Throughout The Park

Still need tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Here’s all of the info:

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, and 25: $72 plus tax (ages 10+), $67 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 29 and 30: $79 plus tax (ages 10+), $74 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 23: $85 plus tax (ages 10+), $80 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 2 and 6 $86 plus tax (ages 10+), $81 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, and 27: $91 plus tax (ages 10+), $86 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 7, 14, 21, 28, and 30: $95 plus tax (ages 10+), $90 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 31: $105 plus tax (ages 10+), $100 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Are you going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?
What treat are you most excited about? Please leave a comment!

Sep 13 2016

New Bus Service To Disney Springs

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If you’re like me there have probably been several occasions after an exciting day in one of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, that you’ve wanted to hop on a bus and head directly to Disney Springs for a relaxing late dinner and drinks. But when you arrive at the bus stops, you soon discover that you’ll have to use a nearby resort as a hub and take two modes of transportation to actually get there. More than once my family has been too tired to deal with all of that, so we’ve ended up skipping Disney Springs and just heading straight back to our resort for the night. Well, Disney must have discovered this problem, because now they are offering bus service to Disney Springs from the parks. Guests are now able to board a bus that will transport them directly to the convenient Town Center drop-off location in the center of Disney Springs from Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom each day beginning at 4pm.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the newly reimagined Disney Springs, I highly recommend spending at least one evening there during your vacation. With so many new things to see and do, you won’t be disappointed!

Disney Springs a“Wrapped in Florida-inspired, made-for-strolling promenades, arcing footbridges, flowing streams and waterfront charm, Disney Springs treats Walt Disney World Resort guests to an exciting blend of shopping, dining and entertainment with a Disney touch. By day or night guests can expect a vibrant scene at Disney Springs, whether they are shopping world-class brands, enjoying high-quality entertainment, having that special dining experience, pleasure boating on Village Lake or hopping a balloon skyward for spectacular views of Walt Disney World and beyond. Now and every day, guests can enjoy the benefits of a dramatically transformed exciting new waterfront district for world-class shopping, unique dining, and high-quality entertainment featuring more than 150 establishments across its four neighborhoods – The Marketplace, Westside, The Landing, and Town Center.” – Disney

For more information and the latest news about Disney Springs, please click here!

501 WaysHeading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save time and money:

Will you be using the new bus service?
Are you loving all of the new additions to Disney Springs? Please leave a comment!