Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

There are certain milestones in a person's life that everyone looks forward to; when you're old enough to drive a car, when you graduate from high school or college and when you're tall enough to ride Space Mountain. I know I can't be the only person who counts being tall enough to ride Space Mountain as a major milestone!  Walt Disney World is a vacation destination the whole family will enjoy but there are some attractions that aren't meant for little ones. These attractions have specific height requirements for guests, meaning they must be the specified height in order to experience the attraction. If you're traveling with little ones, it's important to familiarize yourself with the ride height requirements so you know which attractions your little ones can and can't ride, based on their height.  Magic Kingdom 32 inches - Tomorrowland Speedway (54 inches if they want to drive alone)  35 inches - The Barnstormer 38 inches - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train 40 i...

  Since I recently had the opportunity to visit Disneyland for the first time after visiting Walt Disney World countless times (truly…I worked and lived there and have visited more times than I can count), so many people said to me, “I can’t wait to hear your comparison!” Well friends, its time, and here’s what I can tell you: They don’t compare. They are two completely different vacation destinations and while there is a natural tendency to compare one to the other and they certainly share similarities, overall, its apples and oranges. Starting with the obvious: Size . Disneyland Resort has 2 parks, 3 resorts, and a Downtown Disney area. When Disneyland opened in 1955, it was just the original park, and over time as they were able to acquire more of the surrounding land, they turned the parking lot into Disney California Adventure and built parking structures about a mile from the parks. The Disneyland Resort is very landlocked with little room for expansion. Yes, this means...

There’s no denying I’m a Disney fanatic (along with most of our other wonderful Kingdom Konsultant agents!)    While most people agree that Disney is a wonderful thing, there are many who question my multiple trips to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. “You’re going back, AGAIN?” “Weren’t you just there a few months ago?” “How can you keep going back to the same place without getting bored?”   Chances are, if you’re reading this post, you’ve been asked these questions, too, or perhaps you have a friend like me who you are trying to better understand.   Along with these questions, I’ve heard many other misconceptions of Walt Disney World.   I decided I would use this opportunity to try and shed some light on why Walt Disney World is a great vacation destination for anyone and everyone (even more than once in a lifetime). Fireworks over Cinderella Castle “I only need one day in each park.” One day in each park, even for a seasoned Walt Disney Wor...

As Disney vacation specialists, we get asked a lot of questions about Walt Disney World Resorts. The first question is almost always, “Is it worth it to stay on property?” to which I always respond, “Yes.  100% yes." We like to say you are "in the bubble" when you choose to stay on property, the magic is all around you and it is just easier  to get around and disconnect from the real world.  Here are a few specifics to highlight some of the biggest perks: Disney Magic — When you stay at a Walt Disney World Resort, the magic is literally at your fingertips.  It starts in the cavernous lobby of the Wilderness Lodge, in the headboard fireworks in the Royal Rooms at Port Orleans Riverside, on the 4th Floor Concourse at the Contemporary with the monorail whizzing by, or the second your toes feel the sand on the bottom of Stormalong Bay at the Yacht & Beach Club.  The magic is all around you; in the carpet, on the bedding, in the snacks, even in your shower p...

Are you looking for a fun ground transportation option for your next Walt Disney World vacation? Look no further than The Sunshine Flyer! The Sunshine Flyer brings the era of 1920's rail travel to the start of your vacation. Each motorcoach features a different 1920's era locomotive or passenger car design. With drivers and staff dressed like 1920's rail conductors and engineers, you get the full theme of old-fashioned railway travel on a modern motorcoach.  The Sunshine Flyer offers two services; motorcoach service and the Sunshine Flyer Direct service. The motorcoach option is a shared service where guests will typically wait within 30 minutes to board along with other guests and potentially make stops at other resorts. The Sunshine Flyer Direct service offers a direct option for you and your family which means there will be no waiting for other passengers and no additional stops. They will take you directly from the baggage claim area to your Walt Disney World area resor...

Since Disney discontinued their complimentary Magical Express service in January of 2022, guests have had to turn to alternative transportation options from the Orlando International Airport to their Disney Resort Hotel. The Disney Magical Express service was so convenient and a great benefit of staying on property. I know I was extremely sad to see the service go but hey, it was great while it lasted!  Guests looking for a new ground transportation option don't have to look far. Mears, the same company that used to operate Disney's Magical Express, introduced their new service, Mears Connect. Although the service may have a new name and price, Mears offers the same safe and reliable service guests have been using for years. In fact, if you use Mears Connect on your next vacation, it may look very familiar.  Mears offers two service options; Standard and Express. The Standard service is a shared shuttle service with monitored wait times and limited stops at at other Disney Res...

The World's Most Magical Celebration kicked off on October 1, 2021 but for a celebration 50 years in the making, you better believe that it's not over yet! The celebration will last for 18 months so you have until March 2023 to experience all the celebration has to offer. What exactly can you expect from the World's Most Magical Celebration? Let's review some of the special experiences you'll find during the celebration. EARidescent Excitement Throughout the celebration, you'll be immersed in shimmering EARidescence throughout the Theme Parks and Resorts. Before you even arrive on property, you'll see some 50th Anniversary decorations and photo opps at the Orlando International Airport.  50th Anniversary decorations at the Orlando International Airport Fun photo opp at the Airport You can find Mickey Mouse and his pals dressed in sparkling new, EARidescent looks aboard Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade at the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle is also all de...