Alison Meacham

If you are visiting Disneyland in California with a toddler there are so many rides and attractions to make them (and you) happy. Disneyland is a magical place for anyone, but especially for the 5 and under set. They do present their own unique challenges, from diaper changes to the need to NOT be stuck in line, so here is my take on which Disneyland rides and attractions that will keep your toddler happy and amazed. It’s a Small World Whether your 3 or 93, this is a perfect ride for... Read Full Story

Walt Disney World is offering some excellent military discounts for 2012. Here is a guide to what discounts they are offering to the military on Walt Disney World Hotel Resorts and Tickets. The Disney Armed Forces Salute 2012 Disney World has offered excellent discounts on tickets and Disney resort hotel rooms for the military and their families since 2008. The current discounts run until September 2012 and it is likely that some form of discount will be extended through 2013 (we will... Read Full Story

If you are visiting Walt Disney World then the Magic Kingdom Fireworks have to be on your list of Top 10 things to see. No visit is complete without seeing this spectacular fireworks extravaganza which is staged with Disney’s Cinderella Castle as a back drop. The Disney Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams fireworks are usually shown nightly, but as with all shows check your daily schedule in advance to avoid disappointment. There are some nights at slower times when it will not be... Read Full Story

What can you expect if you are visiting Walt Disney World in April 2012? Here is a guide to crowd levels, events and refurbishments for the month of April 2012 at all the Disney World parks. Is April a Good Time to Visit Walt Disney World? If you are looking at the weather then April is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World. The temperatures are usually in the high 70s and low 80s and the chances of rain is on of the lowest of the year. Night time temperatures are pleasant too... Read Full Story

What are the top 10 best Disney Hollywood Studios attractions? Disney Hollywood Studios has something for all ages to enjoy. From thrilling rides, to nostalgic journeys through movie history, to Broadway quality stage shows you are sure to have a great day in this Disney theme park. Here is my own guide to the not to be missed Hollywood Studios attractions. All photos are by the inspirational brilliant photographer expressmonorail Disney Twilight Zone Tower of Terror As you approach... Read Full Story

The Disney Magic Cruises 2013 have been announced from January to August The Magic will sail from Galveston on 6, 7 and 8 night Caribbean cruises, and then will sail transatlantic to Barcelona for exciting new European itineraries. Whichever sailing you choose you can be sure that you will marvel at the quality of the Disney Magic cruise experience. This is a ship which is particularly suited for families with children but there really is something for everyone on the Disney Magic ship... Read Full Story

There are 11 Epcot countries in the World Showcase part of the park. Each has very unique architecture, dining and shopping. All of the Epcot countries are located around the World Showcase Lagoon. The saying goes that what Epcot really stands for is Everyone Comes Out Tired and it is true that it can certainly be a challenge to take in everything that Epcot has to offer in just one day! Most of the countries have been there since Epcot opened on 1st October 1982 but some have been added... Read Full Story

Epcot Restaurants are some of the very best in Walt Disney World. There is something for everyone ranging from an authentic Moroccan Feast, to traditional Italian pizza, to an authentic British pub meal. There are 2 full service restaurants in Epcot Future World: Epcot Coral Reef Photo by Expressmonorail Dine whilst surrounded by a giant aquarium. This very unique restaurant in Future World has 8 foot high glass walls which allow diners to have a great view of the huge salt water... Read Full Story

Which is the best day to go to Disney World? The answer to this depends on a number of different factors. There are ways to predict the likelihood of a particular Disney World park being more or less crowded on a particular day or time of year. However these factors are only indicators of how busy a Walt Disney World park may be on a particular day or during a particular time of year. Predicting Disney crowd levels is an art – not an exact science! Photo by armadill0444 Which are the... Read Full Story

Which are the best Walt Disney World Restaurants for kids? Disney World offers some very unique dining choices and sometimes it can get overwhelming to choose which ones the kids are really going to love. It can be difficult to choose which of the Disney character dining experiences, or the uniquely themed restaurants are the ones which your kids are going to like the most. Here is a guide to my personal Top 10 best Disney World restaurants for kids. Photo by hubsterdisney Disney Sci Fi... Read Full Story