Author Archives: Chad Nykamp

Husband, father and lover of all things Disney. Like every kid, I loved Disney and the couple trips I took to Disney World in my early years are good memories. But my obsession began in 2004 when we made our first family visit. It's hard to believe that we almost cancelled the trip because it seemed like a lot of work with 3 very little kids. We were hooked by the end of the first day. By day 3 we were planning our next trip back. By day 5 we were doing the math on DVC. And by the end of the vacation everyone was crying the blues that we had to leave. Since then, Disney World has become our favorite vacation destination, a hobby and now a home. We love the detail of the story telling and the memories of time spent with friends and family.

Trip Planning 101: Choosing When to Go to Disney World – Considerations Beyond the Crowds

Planning, Trip Planning 101

So you want to go to Disney World, and you want it to be perfect? Of course. But when to go? This is one of the most critical questions you must answer when planning your trip to Disney World. The ...

5 Must Do Opening Day Attractions at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom, The Parks

Magic Kingdom nearing its 50th Anniversary in 2021 and a lot has changed in the park (not to mention the rest of Disney World). Countless new rides have been added along with new hotels, restaurants and of course gift shops. ...

NEWS: Disney Officially Confirms Postponement of Two Major Epcot Projects

News

The effects of Covid-19 continue at Disney World as the company has now confirmed additional changes to its construction calendar. This round of changes effects the Epcot revitalization project. More details below. Disney has confirmed that both Spaceship Earth’s ...

5 Strategies Locals Know that You Should Too

Planning

Ask any dedicated Walt Disney World fan where their second home is, and they’ll tell you, Orlando. But what if Orlando really is your home? It certainly changes how often you go to the parks, but you also learn a ...

Top 7 Counter Service Ice Cream Spots in Walt Disney World

Dining

Face it, if you are visiting Walt Disney World, it is usually warm enough that you’ll want to cool off with a delicious ice cream treat. Thankfully, at Disney, there are no shortages of fantastic ice cream treats. And you ...

Harambe Market – 7 Things You Need to Know

Dining, Dining at Animal Kingdom

Harambe Market is one of the newer dining additions in the Animal Kingdom and is located in the African Village of Harambe. The timing of the new counter service offering couldn’t have been better as it filled a much-needed gap ...

Best Times to Beat the Crowds: Disney World-Trip Planning 101

Planning, Trip Planning 101

Making the decision to go to Walt Disney World is the easy part. Deciding when to go can be a little more complicated. While there are a lot of things to consider in making this decision, the factor most people ...

11 Reasons You, Yes You, Should Get an Annual Pass

Admission, FastPass+, and MagicBands, Planning

Can I say something crazy? I know, you love crazy. If you are going to be at Disney World for at least a week, you’ll be surprised to know that an annual pass is probably your best option. If you ...

Top 9 Reasons You Need to Stay on Property

Planning, Resorts

Every Disney World vacation starts with choosing where to stay. As much as we’d like to be in the parks 24/7, they do close, and you do need a place to sleep. But staying at an on property resort is ...

Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It?

Dining

Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? Over the years this is probably the number one question we’ve received regarding Walt Disney World vacation planning. I wish the answer were a simple yes or no. However, the issue is complicated, ...