For next year’s summer vacation, I decided to hit the “easy button”. Instead of a complicated international trip, my family is heading to Disney World. This time, instead of staying off-site or in a moderate resort, we decided that renting DVC points is our best option. What Are DVC Points, and Why is Renting DVC…

Take my money already! At the D23 Expo this weekend, Disney Cruise Line just announced the name of its 5thship: Disney Wish! What We Know Disney Wish will be DCL’s first LNG-powered ship. The ship will be built at the Meyer Weft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. At 144,000 gross tons, Disney Wish will be slightly…

Child Returns Heart-shaped Rock from National Park: A child took and then mailed back a heart-shaped rock from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the article here.This is something I can see my kids doing without knowing it’s illegal. But, that’s a cool rock! D23 Expo This Weekend: The D23 Expo has already started and continues…

Last month, my family traveled to Australia and New Zealand. We spent 7 nights on a farm just south of Rotorua, New Zealand. There is a lot to do in the Rotorua area! (Also see my posts on visiting Sydney, Australia and Hobbiton). i-SITE Visitor Information Centre The owners of our rental house recommended we…

Hold onto your hats, folks. Today, a few sources revealed potential pricing for the new Star Wars immersive hotel that is currently under construction at Disney World. The rumored pricing? For a 2-night/3-day stay (no 1-night stays are possible), the price for a cabin for one person is $3300. For a family of five, the…

When I first started this hobby, I was earning miles and points at a furious rate. I’d apply for a card, spend money to earn the sign-up bonus, and then move onto the next card. Sure, I had a couple of keeper cards, but for the most part I was earning miles and points continuously…