 Collecting autographs of your favorite Disney Characters is not only fun, but also is free, gives you more interaction with the characters and sends you home with great memories! Almost every character in a Disney Park can sign an autograph for you, but how do you collect them? We have some great tips for unique ways to capture those autographs! On our most recent trip, we didn't use a book like we had in years past, because it really just sat on the shelf. What we did instead, was to buy the largest size white letters at the craft store and the characters signed those. I was surprised at how big a hit that was. Pluto told us he wanted a P, and tried to hang our youngest's A up over his house, Pooh wanted a P, so did Pluto, and Donald wanted a D too! It was really fun for our boys, and are going to be something that they can actually look at, and remember those awesome moments. Here is what our letters looked like!
There are so many other neat ways too!! Click on any photo to take you directly for more info. Have a character sign a story book! We saw a lot of families walking around with this one, and having the character sign on his or her own page! The book is less than $6 at Amazon, no wonder!  Have a character sign in an autograph book that you've made, or bought  The signing of index cards, then putting them with the photos once you get back is very popular too!!  Want to sleep on a pillowcase filled with Disney magic?  How about a photo mat that has all of the names of your favorites, then a photo of you with one?  A T shirt or hat that's been signed is more special that one you buy! (But keep in mind, the character’s can't sign your shirt if you are in it! )  With so many different ways to capture memories, it's tough to choose! Just remember to bring Sharpies, because while some Cast Members will have them on hand, not all will! It's better to be prepared so you don't walk away empty handed. Who's the one character you are dying to meet? I FINALLY, FINALLY got to meet Tigger and Pooh, and let me tell you..it was a life long dream come true. I can still feel Tigger's squeeze!
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 Have you ever wondered just how much you can do in a morning if you have a touring plan? Look at that map! Hollywood Studios has a lot of little back areas that make for a lot of walking! Disney Magic Mommy is going to show you how you can make the most of a morning at Hollywood Studios and do TEN attractions in just 3 hours! Even better? WITHOUT fastpasses, so you can save those for your afternoon when the lines get longer, or for park hopping! Want to have a touring plan for the other parks? We've got a 4 week series for you! Click here for 9 attractions in 3 hours at Epcot Click here for 10 attractions in 3 hours at Animal Kingdom Click here for 10 attractions in 3 hours at Magic Kingdom It's important to start the morning off right. Do your best to get to the park with enough time to get through security before your starting time. Usually 30 to 45 minutes does the trick. We are starting out our day when the gates open. (That means, you are at the park, already through security and ready to roll!) Do these attractions in this order, and you're going to get to do TEN awesome things including headliners in just 3 hours! That includes walking time from place to place. Hollywood Studios Overview Hollywood Studios has a reputation for being a half day park especially now that so many attractions are closed to make way for Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land. It's not really, there is a lot to see and do if you take your time, but you CAN do a lot in just a few hours. Follow our plans, and you can do TEN things in just 3 hours! That includes walking form place to place. Follow the steps in order! There is so much to experience at Hollywood Studios, I hope you will have the chance to explore it, if you haven’t already. 1. Rockin Coaster with Aerosmith : Jump aboard your limo and race to the show! 2. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: Will you make it out alive? 3. Star Tours: The Adventure Continues: Help the Rebel Spy escape the empire in this 3D ride 4. Minnie and Mickey Starring in Red Carpet Dreams: Meet sorcerer Mickey and Hollywood Glamour Minnie 5. Toy Story Mania: Join the other toys in a fun carnival style 3D ride 6. Meet BB8 : The new Star Wars Universe cutie! 7. Meet Chewbacca: He growls! He hugs! He doesn't smell like a walking carpet! 8. Meet Kylo Ren: Let's hope you are wearing a shirt showing your support of the First Order 9. Star Wars Launch Bay: Check out the awesome movie props, watch a movie, get stopped by the Stormtroopers and trade with the Jawas! 10. Ride Star Tours one more time, or check out the next showing in the Star Wars theater now that you're in the Star Wars mood! Finish all of that, and stop off for some lunch! Backlot Express has Star Wars themed food, FREE DRINK REFILLS and a great view of the Jedi Training if you still haven’t gotten your fill of Star Wars. That leaves you with 3 open fast passes and a while afternoon to explore the other wonderful things in Hollywood Studios!  Don't forget to pick up your map at your Resort, or at the entrance to the park!  Have you ever wondered just how much you can do in a morning if you have a touring plan? Look at that map! Animal Kingdom is huge! Disney Magic Mommy is going to show you how you can make the most of a morning at Animal Kingdom, and do TEN attractions in just 3 hours! Even better? WITHOUT fastpasses, so you can save those for your afternoon (Or Pandora!) Want to have a touring plan for the other parks? We've got a 4 week series for you! Click here for 9 attractions in 3 hours at Epcot Click here for 10 Attractions in 3 hours at Magic Kingdom Click here for 10 Attractions in 3 hours at Hollywood Studios It's important to start the morning off right. Do your best to get to the park with enough time to get through security before your starting time. Usually 30 to 45 minutes does the trick. Let's go do TEN Attractions in 3 hours including headliners! Animal Kingdom Overview Animal Kingdom is one of my favorite Disney Parks! You spend most of your time under the canopy of trees, so it feels much cooler. There's also just something really relaxing about the Park. You tend to move slower and enjoy more. There are tons of wonderful things to see, tiny details that you might miss if you don't linger. There is so much to experience at Animal Kingdom, I hope you will have the chance to explore it, if you haven’t already. We are starting out our day when the park opens. (That means, you are at the park, already through security and ready to roll!) Do these attractions in this order, and you're going to get to do TEN awesome things in just 3 hours! That includes walking time from place to place. Follow the steps in order!
There you have it!! There's still time to do plenty at the park, but we'd suggest an early lunch to beat the crowds and get a prime seat. You're already right next to Flame tree BBQ, one of our favorites! Grab a bite, and sit overlooking the water! Don't forget to pick up your map at your Resort, or at the entrance to the park!  Do you have a favorite stop at Animal Kingdom?  In a recent blog post we talked about the Disney Dining Plans. If those plans didn't sound right for you, no problem! There are a lot of other options that might suit you better. Part of the fun of a vacation for us is eating out, and trying new foods and restaurants, but you can still do that and not pay a fortune with a few of these tips. Bring Your Own Drinks We have an entire blog post about that. Just bringing in your own drinks can save hundreds! Click here to read that, or keep on reading to find out just about the food! In room breakfast While breakfast isn't the only meal of the day that you could eat in your room, it really is the most logical to do, because it's a time of day where most people don't eat a lot, they eat it quickly and it's a pretty simple meal. Things like fresh fruit, oatmeal packets, cold cereal, bagels, granola bars or yogurt are all things that are not only easy to bring with you at the park, or get from a store nearby, but also store nicely. Most rooms have mini fridges, and some even have microwaves. Not only will your wallet save big by eating an in room breakfast, you'll save a lot of time too. Pack your snacks If you carry a bag into the parks with you, why not toss in a bottle of water and a snack or two? Again, you'll save quite a bit of money bringing a snack versus buying one, and you could also eat while you are waiting in line for a ride, saving even more time and then pick out something special later when you have more time to enjoy it, or are hungrier. Picnic in the park Disney has a generous policy that allows you to bring a soft sided cooler (like this one here, for example) into the park with drinks and food. Frequent visitors or families with kids, especially those with special dietary needs, or those who just don't want what's on the menu can pack their own food (with plenty of cold packs or ice so no one gets sick) and then find a shady spot to break out the lunch when everyone is ready. If you aren't wanting to lug around more than you have to, freeze your waters and juice the night before and by lunchtime, not only will your food still be a safe temperature, but you will also have cold drinks. Think small! Adults are allowed to order off of the kids menus at Quick Service, and a lot of those meals are perfect for a smaller appetite, or one reduced by the heat of summer. It's not all just peanut butter and jelly, at Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios, you can get the Darkside Chicken and Waffles, with chicken nuggets, a waffle, small drink and your choice of size between fries, carrot sticks, grapes or a cookie. Split a meal Another option is to split a meal. Some of the sandwiches are pretty big, pairs with fries you definitely could share with a friend. Snack your way through A popular thing to do in Epcot and Magic Kingdom is to snack your way around the world. Epcot has a ton of international treats both savory and sweet and you can get everything from sushi to french baguettes or eclairs pretty reasonably. With all those snacks right there, who really wants to stop for meals? While the Disney Dining Plan is great, if you need more flexibility in your schedule, one of these options might be just right for you! Do you have a strategy for eating at Disney?  Have you ever wondered just how much you can do in a morning if you have a touring plan? Look at that map! Epcot is HUGE! Disney Magic Mommy is going to show you how you can make the most of a morning at Epcot, and do NINE attractions in 3 hours, including headliners. Even better? WITHOUT fastpasses, so you can save those for your afternoon when the lines get longer, or for park hopping! We are starting out our day when the gates open. (That means, you are at the park, already through security and ready to roll!) Do these attractions in this order, and you're going to get to do NINE awesome things including headliners in just 3 hours! That includes walking time from place to place. There is so much to experience at Epcot, I hope you will have the chance to explore it, if you haven’t already. Want to have a touring plan for the other parks? We've got a 4 week series for you! Click here for 10 Attractions in 3 hours at Magic Kingdom Click here for 10 Attractions in 3 hours at Animal Kingdom Click here for 10 attractions in 3 hours at Hollywood Studios It's important to start the morning off right. Do your best to get to the park with enough time to get through security before your starting time. Usually 30 to 45 minutes does the trick. Epcot Overview Epcot has the reputation for being a two day park, and yes, if you want to explore it all and linger in shops that is the case, but you CAN do a lot in just a few hours. Follow our plans, and you can do NINE things in just 3 hours! You'll be able to squeeze in a 10th if the line for Frozen isn't too long, or you plan to use a fast pass on it later. That includes walking from place to place. Follow the steps in order! 1. Spaceship Earth: A slow dark ride that takes you from the dawn of human intelligence, through the Renaissance and back to modern day. 2. Test Track: Create your own race car and put it through it's paces! 3. Meet Disney Pals at the Character Spot: I love this, because you can meet several characters, each separately. Usually, your choice is from the fab 5, each with a fun background you won't find anywhere else. 4. Soarin': take a flight through an amazing landscape 5. The Seas with Nemo and Friends: Nemo has run off from his class again...try and help the others find him! 6. Journey into Imagination With Figment: An adventure of all of the five senses with some fun activities afterward! 7. Club Cool: Cool off indoors with some free samples of cola products from around the world. 8. Frozen Ever After: A dark boat ride with some of the most advanced animatronics and special effects to date. 9. Gran Fiesta Tour: Over in the Mexico Pavilion, this is a fun little boat ride with Donald Duck as the star. I love the opening of the ride with the volcano, and the Aztec temple riding above you. There you have it! NINE fun attractions in less than 3 hours. You can get in a tenth if you don't have to wait too long in the line for Frozen. This gives you an afternoon to wander around the other areas you want to see. I suggest instead of a big lunch, maybe snack your way around the World Showcase because of all of the delicious things you won't get to try in any of the other parks! Don't forget to pick up your map at your Resort, or at the entrance to the park!  |
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