Doah Discovers

You know those trips where you don't really need to plan anything? You just go on vibes? Yeah... that's not Disney World. The most magical place on earth is very magical but is also a lot of work. Here are 3 things I want you to know before you plan your vacation. 🌦️You might assume because you're in sunny Florida, that it will be warm every day. But depending on the time of year, it can be quite cool, especially in the mornings and evenings. And I don't care what the weather forecast says, it can always rain. Pack ponchos to save yourself from getting drenched at the parks. ⌛The park hours change every day at every park. And, arriving at the time the park opens means you're already starting your day behind many people who arrived early to get through security. Give yourself lots of time in the morning to make the most of it. And to make the most of it, the closing time is the last time you can enter a ride's line. So if there's a very popular ride you...

Who knew a vacation would have so much homework? 😰 If you're visiting Disney World for the first time, it can feel very overwhelming and let's be real, it's not a cheap trip so you want to make sure you have the best vacation possible. Here are 3 mistakes people often make when planning their Disney vacation. 1.  MISSING OUT ON PARK TIME : If you’re not used to visiting the parks, you might assume that you can arrive at park opening and make it for rope drop. Or that park closing means the rides shut down right at that time. You should arrive at least 30-60 minutes before park open to get to the parks and get through security. And know that as long as you’re line when the park closes, you’ll be able to ride the ride. 2.  NOT PREPARING FOR FLORIDA WEATHER : It’s easy to assume that it’s always sunny in Florida, it’s the Sunshine State after all but don’t be fooled, rain storms can move in fast and furious. Bring lightweight rain gear in your backpack. 3.  ASSUMING TH...

What are After Hours Events? After Hours events are a special ticketed event that allows attendees to visit the parks after regular hours. If you buy an After Hours only ticket, you do not get access to the park all day, only for the time stated on the ticket (it varies but is usually 2-3 hours before the official event starts). They do not happen every day and Disney World just released the dates for 2026 . Pros to After Hours Events The parks are definitely less busy after the official start time, even starting to thin out after any evening shows (like fireworks). I attended a Magic Kingdom's After Hours last year and managed to do 7 rides, including Tron in less than 4 hours. For Magic Kingdom, there was also a second fireworks show that happened at 11pm, so I accomplished a lot, seeing two different fireworks show, plus 7 rides (including Tron and Mine Train), plus shopping and treats in about 4.5 hours (I could have stayed longer but I think I had already done 10K steps just a...

Staying at Disney World can help you extend the magic beyond your park days but with so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide what makes the most sense for you and your crew. Disney World Categories There are three levels or categories of Disney World resorts, value, moderate, and deluxe.  Value Resorts Value resorts are the most economical choice. They are more similar to a motel-style but still include the Disney magic. The most economical option is typically the All-Star Resorts, which are themed music, movies, and sports. They each have theme pools and amenities. Pop Century and Art of Animation are also considered value resorts. These two are a bit more expensive because they are on the Skyliner route for Epcot and Hollywood Studios. These are great for groups looking to stay on property to get the free transportation, parking, and early entry but want a more economical option.  Moderate Resorts Moderate resorts are a great option for folks who wan...

Walt Disney World merch is a world of it's own. There are whole accounts dedicated to new merch drops and Disney outfits but did you know about this unique souvenir option at Magic Kingdom? Many people will wear embroidered ears but did you know that Curtain Call Collectibles will embroider just about anything? They prefer that the item comes from the parks in case there is an issue but you can get your name (or anyone's) on your newest piece of merch. I did this on my most recent trip to Magic Kingdom and I'm so happy with how it turned out.  Pricing depends on the type of embroidery you choose but for me, this was under $10 USD. Absolutely worth it to add the personalization. I would also recommend going to Curtain Call Collectables early in the day as timing will depend on how many people are ahead of you, so something to consider if you don't want to pay for shipping or if you're only visiting for one day.

  I had a client reach out to me and ask: And I knew immediately  Doah Discovers  has a purpose. She was specifically asking about Orlando as they live a few hours away but there is six parks in the US and two water parks. At Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California there is: Disneyland Park California Adventure At Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida there is: Magic Kingdom Epcot Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom And while I think these are more of an add-on and not necessarily a deciding factor, there are two waterparks, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach in Orlando as well. For this post, I'll focus on how to choose the parks in Orlando. So how do you decide which parks to visit on your trip? You'll want to ask yourself the following questions: Do I plan to visit Disney once? Or could I see myself coming a different times? Who am I traveling with and what are their interests? How many days do I have to visit? What time of year am I visiting? Do I wan...