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Disney World Fastpass+ can be confusing to some, but learn how to maximize your time in the parks and minimize stress with these simple tips and tricks.
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Disney World Fastpass+ Tips and Tricks

July 20, 2017March 21, 2018JoeComments(10)

When Walt Disney World implemented its FastPass+ system, it fundamentally changed the way guests could tour Disney parks. Visiting Walt Disney World requires much more planning than you might think. Fastpass+ is a big part of that. If you know how the system works, you can ride more and wait much less. Or, if your […]

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How to save money on Disney tickets and hotels using points

June 22, 2017March 21, 2018JoeComments(18)

It’s great travel hacking together with friends, especially when it comes to workshopping ideas. For ideas on how to save money on Disney, I always find myself working with Robert Dwyer, who put me onto the idea of using Thank You Points to book a Disney cruise. We’ve been chatting about upcoming trips and wanted […]

Will Pandora World of Avatar wow you even if you have no emotional connection to the film? Let's explore why Pandora is totally worth a visit.
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Disney’s Pandora World of Avatar Review

June 9, 2017March 21, 2018JoeComments(9)

Back in 2009, James Cameron released his visually spectacular Avatar. The movie was fine (good, not great in my opinion). But to be perfectly honest, its very existence annoyed me because it sparked the 3D craze that I found to be quite pointless. (I think history has borne out my position. I feel the same […]

Have you ever wondered whether you should take your young child on a Disney Cruise? Here are six reasons to sail with your child and Disney!
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Six reasons to take a toddler on a Disney Cruise

March 28, 2017April 21, 2017JoeComments(11)

It’s been a little over six weeks since DisneySMMC ended and if I’m being honest I’m still thinking about our Disney Cruise. While we experienced many memorable moments, the Disney Wonder stands tall above the rest. Since I brought my young four year old daughter, I thought I’d tackle a question I had myself before […]

Disney World Fastpass+ can be confusing to some, but learn how to maximize your time in the parks and minimize stress with these simple tips and tricks.
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A child scared of Disney World rides can still have a magical time

March 13, 2017April 21, 2017JoeComments(8)

Disney World bills itself as the most magical place on earth, and for Disney lovers like myself, it definitely fits the bill! But I never expected to have a child scared of Disney World rides. Still, that’s what I ended up with when I took my 4 year old back to Disney World this year. […]

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My name is Joe Cheung and I love to travel. After my wife and I had two THREE lovely kids, we still kept going. Follow along as I chronicle our family travels – good and bad – and the tips and tricks we use to fund the majority of our travel with miles and points. Click the photo for more about us and thanks for visiting!

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