Only ONE day to spend in the parks? What you should do vs skip.

I've been having several clients who are going to be in Orlando for one day, and they want to visit a Disney park.  Here's what I'd do, if I had ONE day at Disney!

Families: Definitely make the Magic Kingdom your one day park!  With all the rides, attractions, and character meet & greets geared toward all ages, this park will have something for everyone in the family! Schedule your fastpasses starting about an hour or so after the park opens.  Why? Because you can get some of the popular rides out of the way using the standby line during the first hour, with little to no wait.  Get to the park about 30 minutes before it opens for "rope drop".  They have a fun opening show, then you can go in and head straight for Fantasyland.  You will be able to do several attractions there before your first fastpass, since the park just opened, and lines will be shorter. After Fantasyland and your fastpasses, grab a quick lunch, and enjoy the rest of the park!  With only one day, I would skip the parade, and character meet & greets (unless there's someone you just HAVE to meet)! Those things take a lot of time, and there's so much more to do.  At the end of the night, watch Wishes, then see the second Main Street Electrical Parade before you leave. 

(About 20 minutes after rope drop during spring break- no lines!)

For adults: No kids with you? You should definitely make EPCOT your one day park!  From park opening until 11am, explore Future World (Test Track, Soarin, Spaceship Earth, and more).  Get your fastpasses for Future World, because once you're in World Showcase, you don't want to be watching the clock!  When World Showcase opens at 11am, start on one side (doesn't matter which!) and have fun eating, drinking, and exploring around the world!  Again, I would skip character meet & greets, unless you absolutely have to see someone. You want to spend your time watching the performers in each country, grabbing a snack and drink in each country, and seeing the shows/ riding the rides in each country. 

What would YOU do if you only had ONE day at Disney?

Fall Promotion and Gift Card Offer!

Sorry I've been MIA here on the blog!  I've been busy working with clients, so this blog had to take a back seat for a bit.  Check out Disney's fall promotion, then read below for my special GIFT CARD offer!!

When you book your 2015 Disney vacation with me now through August 31st, 2015, you will receive a DISNEY GIFT CARD!  The gift card value depends on the cost of your vacation package:

$3,000 or below = $25 gift card

$3,001- $5,000 = $50 gift card

$5,001 and up = $75 gift card

Email me at Jenscolforo@aol.com to request a quote, or to book! 

Character conversation starters

Not sure what to say when you meet a character? Here are some good (sometimes funny) conversation starters (even for the non-speaking characters)!

Mickey- Tell him you like Donald better

Donald Duck- Tell him you like Mickey better

Chip n Dale- Mix up their names, or ask which one is Simon

Tinkerbell- Tell her she looks like a butterfly (my 4 year old told her this, and she was so excited to be

 compared to a beautiful butterfly)

Tigger- Ask him to bounce with you

Rapunzel- Ask her where Pascal is hiding

Belle- Ask her what her favorite book is

Anna & Elsa- Ask “Do you wanna build a snowman?”

Peter Pan- ask him how old he is

Captain Hook- Walk up to him and say “Tick tock”

Tiana- Ask what her favorite dish to make is

Baloo- Ask where the bananas are

Let's hear YOUR ideas! Comment with some ways you get the characters to interact with you. 

Disney meets Thirty-One

I recently became an Independent Consultant with Thirty-One gifts. I found some really cute Disney ideas that I just had to share with you!

Which is your favorite? 

If you'd like to order these, or any other Thirty-One items, you can shop from my website. 

If you'd like to get these bags for FREE or HALF PRICE, send me an email at jenscolforo@gmail.com to schedule an online or catalog party!

Holidays at Disney World

If you haven't experienced the holiday season at the most magical place on earth, you should do it at least once!  Disney is magical all year long, but during November and December it gets even MORE magical. With all the holiday decorations, both in the parks and at the resorts, Disney really knows how to go all out. Here's my top 5 list of things to at Disney World during the Christmas season.

1. Go to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!! This does require a special ticket, but it's 100% worth it. This year, the party is being held Nov. 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29 AND Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 18.  The party runs from 7pm- midnight, and you can enjoy special parade and fireworks, as well as FREE cookies and hot chocolate, a Tomorrowland dance party, and special character meet and greets!

2. See the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This is a beautiful can't miss display of lights that will take your breath away.

3. Visit the resorts! The Disney resorts have some really beautiful holiday decor this time of the year. It makes for some awesome photo ops!

4. Going along with number 3, be sure to pay a visit to the Grand Floridian resort to see their HUGE gingerbread house!!

5. Decorate your room! If you will be at Disney World on Christmas day (or if you just want to be festive!) bring some small decorations to decorate your room! A small tabletop tree, some ornaments, and window clings will put you in the Christmas spirit!

If you're interested in spending the holidays at Disney World, let's plan your vacation!  I am even offering a $50 Disney gift card to anyone who books a Disney vacation by July 31st for travel through Dec 31st 2015!  Email me to book your trip today!  jenscolforo@aol.com

Happy Independence Day!!

Watch 4th of July fireworks LIVE from the Magic Kingdom!

(Photo Credit: Disney parks blog)

If you are staying in for the 4th, be sure to check this out!!  Disney will be showing 4th of July fireworks LIVE from the Magic Kingdom.  The live feed will begin at 8:50pm, with the fireworks show starting at 9pm. They have two different views for you to watch- from in front of Cinderella castle and/or from the Polynesian beach.  Go to the Disney Parks blog to see the show on July 4th.