Walt Disney World is a bucket-list kind of place. It’s somewhere everyone should go at least once in their lifetime (and if you’re like me, at least 20 times in your lifetime…guilty as charged), but for your first visit in particular, it’s important to be prepared. For those planning the perfect first Disney World vacation, we’ve compiled a list of 8 crucial tips for getting the most out of your trip, and they work from the first visit to the 100th.   Have A Plan With four them...

If you’re visiting Disney World in summer, anytime from late May through August, then you’re bound to run into some serious heat. Through summer, temperatures in Central Florida average in the low 90’s; an average humidity of around 60% means it can feel upwards of 100 degrees Fahrenheit! But let’s face it: Florida is synonymous with summer, the kids are out of school and the parks are open late, so there is no better time to visit. You can have an awesome time and beat the heat by follo...

  Are you a true Potter fan? Have you read all the books, been sorted by the Sorting Hat and had a wand pick you at Ollivander’s? You’ll love these fun facts and stats straight from Diagon Alley! There are 7,457 bricks at the entrance to Diagon Alley, and in total, they weigh more than 37,000 lbs. For comparison, that’s more than 4 African elephants! Tens of thousands of people pass through the brick entrance to the alley every day!   The Ukranian Ironbelly dragon tha...

The benefits of staying in a vacation rental far outweigh the minimal risks.  Vacation properties are often far more spacious, more ideally located and less expensive than comparable hotel rooms, and they're appointed with all the comforts of home like full-size kitchens, en-suite bathrooms and many times private pools and spas. Privacy, kid-friendliness are also part of the package. But before you head out and impulse-book a 3 week stay in that “crazy good deal” home just steps from the be...