https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/Walt-Disney-World-blog.html Here is the latest Walt Disney World information from Dad's Guide to WDW, both from the webpage and the blog. en-us Walt Disney World Information Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:24:35 -0500 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:24:35 -0500 dadsguidetowdw.com https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/crowds.htmlbc95b376435bddd685f00fed63051878Dad knows Walt Disney World Crowds. Yep and you can to. Come over and see how to avoid the crowds at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:24:15 -0500 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/dad-is-making-some-changes-to-the-website.html8eb3641ecd35553dfab31b69bf8f762dYes, Dad has been silent for a while. We are making some major modifications to the website which will let us post more and be more interactive. We were Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:31:01 -0500 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/disney-hotels.html655e3db356a7f715628ccd4ebab6de70Staying in the Disney Hotels is Fun. It's Magic and it's Simple. Come see Dad's Simple, Fun, Magic, Guide to the best hotels in the world. Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:43:34 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/magic-kingdom.htmlf13e556ddb02e125341fcd3c62104577The Best Theme Park in the whole world is... The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. More people visit it each year than any other theme park anywhere. Come see why. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:59:07 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/soarin.html36b33029784e914117ca59443fe5c465Take flight on a hang glider and visit some of the best sights Earth has to offer in Soarin’ Around The World! Tue, 3 Sep 2019 15:34:07 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/walt-disney-world-crowd-calendars.htmlebe939a9c733e7e42e1423db7be84fadAre you going to Walt Disney World? Would you like to know what the crowds will be? Come see Dad's Walt Disney World Crowd Calendars and find out. Dad has the best Disney World crowd calendars anywhere! Check it out! Sat, 31 Aug 2019 18:52:22 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/september-disney-world-crowds.htmlca061c122b3f41cb45508504f6faae46Dad talks about the September Disney World crowds, and provides a calendar with daily crowd predictions. Sat, 31 Aug 2019 18:46:23 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/the-where-and-why-of-where-were-staying.html3ddf93b2ba0927280f94c2c402e58379 Hey Y’all! If you do not know me by now and my catchphrase, let me introduce myself…..I am The Princess and no, I do not think I am special. My name, Sat, 24 Aug 2019 23:21:02 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/staying-safe-at-wdw.htmlb1298f59ed9360531ff170bda4e0d1a1 Hey Y’all! Hope everyone has been keeping up with the blog, if not here is a short run down…Dad asked me, The Princess, to take over planning our next Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:39:03 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/international-food-and-wine-festival.html90aeed5043420bb43118735335787bb8The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival brings together good food, good drink and some really good music. You don't want to miss this. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:50:52 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/petes-silly-sideshow.html4faa5ab107c8da4403420f864780e2d9Step inside the big top tent to see a spectacularly silly sideshow featuring Mickey’s pals! Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:32:48 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/what-to-do.htmld832e31404582c23afe54761301d4798 Hey Y’all! The Princess back again with another TAWDA planning blog. Some of you out there are thinking who is The Princess and what is TAWDA. Let’s do Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:14:28 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/hilton-disney-springs-transportation.html44d938d168a5617cefe37d96dc8030fcWe've been to Disney for the past 12+ years. Shades of Green (SOG) was booked this year so we are staying at the Hilton Downtown Disney 11/23-12/2. It Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:25:12 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/dads-ultimate-fastpass-cheatsheet.html2456712d2ccf9de1b7cc6de436994482If you are going to Walt Disney World, you need to know how to use FastPass+. Check out the ULTIMATE FastPass+ Cheatsheet. You've got to see this... Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:57:18 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/cookes-of-dublin.html9de918d6a413aeb72851121946de8f7cIf you’re looking for Irish pub grub – without the pub – try Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs for fried fish, sausages, chips, and more. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:21:32 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/d-luxe-burger.htmld5b3d4a486afd4cc7af25e76e873d8e0If you want a burger in Disney Springs, look no further than D-Luxe Burger, where there are plenty of toppings to choose from, lots of dips for your fries, and even a rotating menu of shakes. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:52:56 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/pearls-from-mrs-mom-take-a-picture-of-the-kiddos.html26ae0afa2579fa5928c11d9e5c258d9bIt's been a while since we've had a Pearl from Mrs. Mom, but Sunday she came up with a doozy that had to be shared. Sunday afternoon, I was sitting in Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:20:23 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/tom-sawyer-island.html88fb7a68f127a482fa120599c6e542c4Tom Sawyer Island is every kid’s dream – a sprawling, rustic playground right in the middle of the Rivers of America. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:11:34 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party.htmlf4cc17482b080e4838fff3bd5f0a2a11Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a great Disney World event. Kids of all ages can dress up in Halloween costumes and the fun begins. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:32:18 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party.html7c130e46aaa36b8f4b799eedb7c341abDisney really knows how to throw a party and the best party of the year is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom. Come see the snow on Main Street and lots more. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:28:05 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/movies-to-watch-before-your-wdw-trip.html3de6bd509f1032c72ec32e71b1c89473 Hey Y’all! It is my favorite time of the week, giving y’all a trip update. If you have not been keeping up with our blog, here is a short recap: Our family Tue, 6 Aug 2019 19:07:05 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/disney-dining-plan.html084052cf77579f6e3e5c89fdb6034814Will the Disney Dining Plan save you money at Disney World restaurants? Check out what's on the menu. Mon, 5 Aug 2019 13:45:44 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/avoiding-a-resort-during-a-marathon-weekend.html0a02b2c83b494c3b1da1a2e9499c00b8We are planning a trip to WDW for January 7 - 15, 2020. I’m aware that the weekend that we are there is a marathon weekend. We are planning on spending Mon, 5 Aug 2019 07:07:35 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/august-disney-world-crowds.html93487e05d2abdcbd4f43d1db6ee7c579August Disney World crowds go from hot to cool (heavy to light). Just wish the weather would too. Thu, 1 Aug 2019 12:54:43 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/family-traditions.html87f5240164dfd8bc442430f0bbf9b67c Hey Y’all! The Princess is back with more thoughts about our trip. For those of you who have not read the blog in a few weeks (shame on you!), let me Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:39:13 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/patience-in-planning.html5a59a25a41678cb88ac6c776854851a9 Hey Y’all, The Princess is here with more trip planning help and stories. Last week, we talked about planning in a trip in 5 months when most people take Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:53:47 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/queen-bed-table-at-pop.html80f83ca8db99d99f7674cc7daf7b4257I noticed all the reservations for POP Century have either 1 king or 1 queen and 1 queen bed/table hybrid. I am concerned that this combo will not be as Thu, 18 Jul 2019 06:52:51 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/just-the-7-of-us.html405e49bda9c19dc110cad64580e1b1da Hey Y’all! The Princess is back with another TAWDA trip blog. So, if you missed last week’s blog, let me get you caught up. I am The Princess, Dad’s daughter Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:57:19 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/free-dining-and-room-offers-for-fall-2019.htmlb1162b9c81551583fd07530980f29f0dIf you're planning a stay at Walt Disney World this fall, there are two great new offers that can help make your trip a little more affordable!  Dad's Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:44 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/introducing-ts-amazing-disney-world-adventure.htmlfc98ab0fbd1d5af04bef6b854af5691aHey Y’all! Dad asked me (The Princess) to write a few blogs as we plan our next family trip to WDW. Dad decided to hand all of the planning over to me, Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:18 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/does-room-only-have-the-same-benefits-as-packages.htmlf59c4093d4ea759fe13bc6465849bfe2Hi Dad, how are you? I have a question for you. I am looking into to booking a trip to WDW next May. If i choose to book a room only option, buy the tickets Tue, 9 Jul 2019 06:35:59 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/summer-discounts.html1cfc03a900bf0c11adf9615c6fc4de1cHey Y'all! I have a new deal to share, but first let me re-introduce myself. If you have read about Dad's family here on the website, you might have heard Mon, 8 Jul 2019 23:54:09 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/the-best-of-wdw-volume-2-is-coming.htmld1406e1b2fc3b0b62894db0696217998I am really excited and nervous at the same time. Kind of like the first time I planned a trip for the whole extended family. I knew it would be awesome, Mon, 8 Jul 2019 14:13:15 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/blaze-pizza.html41378becc005fbf0d6bfdfea400d672bAt Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs you can completely customize your pizza pie, and have it baked before your eyes in just minutes. Wed, 3 Jul 2019 15:01:01 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/2020-is-it-important-where-we-stay-to-see-galaxy-edge.html6b0d7420ded49ae333efb70b3fd65b6eHi, We are planning on a trip from New Zealand to WDW in July 2020. Our days will be 21 July onwards (as we finish our week cruise on 20 July in Miami). Wed, 3 Jul 2019 07:35:37 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/july-disney-world-crowds.html19e376f5c7ee2bb19a4650dd0708b322July Disney World crowds are as hot as the temperature. Just look at Dad's July Walt Disney World Crowd calendar, it's all full of red. But, hey there are fireworks and there are concerts. It's all good. Mon, 1 Jul 2019 11:42:57 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/happily-ever-after.html2842c1abaaac148408c862eb74e2116cDreams really do come true over Cinderella Castle in Happily Ever After – a nightly fireworks and projection spectacular with a great soundtrack and the perfect amount of Disney nostalgia. Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/arrival-time-for-staying-offsite.html654ac933242a123346fe03f8174cefa5We will be visiting Disney next month party of 13 all first timers. We are staying off the property at a rental home. Our tickets are basic day park Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:54:58 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/best-day-to-have-a-resort-day.htmlc151840d62d4b3ad62f42196f1a0a60aWe are finalizing plans for an August 5 - 10 vacation. We will be staying at Animal Kingdom Kidani Village. We want to have a nice relaxing resort day Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:08:17 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/disney-changed-extra-magic-hours-what-to-do-now.htmla4c6ab4d8bca84daa7893f9ca7f370beYour thoughts...we have a reservation for Chef Mickey’s at 7:15 AM with plans to go to Magic Kingdom afterwords. The reservation was made when MK was to Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:53:19 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/paper-versus-plastic-straws.html3d111efafeb3c1dab8cfb92481ee3e22Hi Dad, We just recently returned from our awesome WDW vacation and wonder what you are hearing about the paper straws going on at the parks. We regularly Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:11:41 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/muppets-present-great-moments-in-american-history.html1ea4028c57b349004cb6f38cc8f88d51It’s time to play the music and to take a look back at the history of America, Muppet style. Liberty Square is home to The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:12:37 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/may-2020-vs-june-2020.html3990e79973e68106e6ea9a9c943acbf0Hi Dad, So glad I have stumbled upon your site. We are planning our 1st family WDW vacation for 2020. I am contemplating May 2020 (tentatively 5/16 check-in) Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:43:29 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/crowd-calendar-and-the-adverse-affect.html3c6cb602f0364c674ef41c00033cfedaHi Dad, Thanks for your blog it's fun and helpful. My question/concern has to do with the Crowd Calendar and if it actually makes the opposite true on Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:20:39 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/4th-of-july-crowds-light-or-moderate.html2285e9794c013b75103c02d525828fadYour crowd prediction says that the days before the 4th will be light and moderate, everything else I am reading says to expect heavy crowds. What do you Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:45:56 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/adding-a-person-to-our-room-reservation.html11e721131d46992afe2d6dba10cd139aMy daughters and I are planning a week vacation to WDW in October. We are spending 6 nights at POP Century. My sister lives in FL and wants to come up Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:44:27 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/when-can-we-make-reservations-for-2021.htmlf2434988e74d49c5fa7cc764bab0593fHi, We’re planning to go to WDW in October 2021 and I just wanted to check when we can make our reservation Also, as we live in the UK we were looking Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:11:10 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/big-thunder-mountain-railroad.html0bc7e45b9a2abe07fc5873d68a8db521Big Thunder Mountain Railroad the best outdoor roller coaster at Walt Disney World. Check out the Magic Kingdom's wildest ride. Tue, 4 Jun 2019 17:30:45 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/early-garden-grill-breakfast-and-soarin.htmla1cd8699d3ff64cc6cdf0dd87b86d054Hi Dad, I'm taking my two kids, their significant others, my granddaughter and wife to Disney World in late June. I've booked a Chip 'n' Dale Harvest Tue, 4 Jun 2019 08:53:28 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/how-will-the-crowds-be-in-october-2020.html69d90204e7efbb4d033bb0d602d074cbHey there! Can you tell me what you think the first two weeks of October 2020 will look like? Just trying to get a good idea of crowds with everything Mon, 3 Jun 2019 06:54:58 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/june-disney-world-crowds.htmlcc95e902d15c75f6b4ef526edfc82187It's Dad's June Disney World crowd calendar 2011. June Disney World crowds start slow, then bang, everyone shows up. Fri, 31 May 2019 14:03:17 -0400 https://www.dadsguidetowdw.com/what-day-to-book-trattoria-al-forno.html59ad484d7fccd661e7c2d9664aea224aHi dad! I would like to make a breakfast reservation for Trattoria al Forno. My question is should I make this reservation on my Epcot or Hollywood Studios Fri, 31 May 2019 06:41:56 -0400