Month by Month with the MouseEvery month for a year Amy Bashor drove, flew, or took the train from Savannah, Georgia, to Walt Disney World, sometimes solo and sometimes with her family, and she kept a journal of what she did, why she did it, and what she learned about getting the absolute max out of any Disney vacation.The most important decision you can make when planning a trip to Disney is when you'll go. Each month has its advantages and disadvantages. Pick the wrong month and your pixie dust won't be as potent. No matter what month you choose, Amy provides advice and insights for enjoying your time at Disney World, with plenty of anecdotes drawn from her own trips.A Year of Disney is no ordinary guidebook. It's a diary, a tips compendium, and a planning guide, all rolled into one:How to survive the high cost, high crowds, and high humidity of a summer trip.How to plan "mission-based" trips, such as meeting every princess or attending every live show.How to avoid the most common mistakes that first-time visitors to Disney World always make.How to use the little-known "Purple Box" to avoid having to pack the same items over and over for subsequent trips.Enjoy Amy's many adventur... [Read More]

GETTING MAXIMUM MICKEYUPDATED FOR 2018!The difference between an average and a fantastic Walt Disney World vacation is in the details. And no matter how much you know, there's still a lot you don't know. Kristi Fredericks helps close the knowledge gap with her 501 ways to save money, time, and sanity while at the happiest place on Earth.Just a minute, you say. You've heard all the tips, you've read all the sites and all the books that promise to help you "make the most of" your Walt Disney World vacation. Are there really any new tips in here?TouringPlans.com blogger Kristi Fredericks has come up with the Disney World travel tips book for people who are sick of Disney World travel tips books. Her 501 ways to make the most of your Disney vacation include:How to ensure your trip will be a success before you leave home, by packing cheap, never-thought-of essentials from your local dollar store, setting up your iPhone as a personal Disney assistant; and much moreHow to make the most of the four theme parks, by finding the best parade and photo op spots, keeping little kids enchanted by Epcot, beating the crowds out of the parks, and much moreHow to never run out of pixie dust, by keepi... [Read More]

You're in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches -- Bette Midler (BEACHES, BIG BUSINESS), Sarah Jessica Parker (HONEYMOON IN VEGAS), and Kathy Najimy (SISTER ACT) -- return from 17th-century Salem after they're accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters! It's a night full of zany fun and comic chaos once the tricky 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth -- but first they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat! Loaded with bewitching laughs, HOCUS POCUS is an outrageously wild comedy that's sure to entertain everyone!|Producer David Kirschner came up with the idea for the movie one night while he and his young daughter were sitting outside and his neighbor's black cat strayed by. Kirschner began to unspool a narrative of how the cat was once a boy who was changed into a feline 300 years ago by three witches.|Actress Kathy Najimy described her character Mary as "Eddie Haskell as a witch," referring to the character on the classic TV series "Leave It To Beaver." "She sucks up to Winifred [Bette Midler's character] every chance she gets. She wants to be part of the power club and Wini... [Read More]

From the Studio that brought you the #1 Super Hero movie of all time, Marvel’s The Avengers, comes another must-own, epic blockbuster starring Chris Hemsworth as The Mighty Thor. Worlds collide when a powerful ancient enemy threatens to plunge the cosmos into eternal darkness. Now, reunited with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), and forced to forge an alliance with his treacherous brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor embarks on a perilous personal quest to save both Earth and Asgard from destruction. Experience this action-packed adventure featuring exclusive bonus content, including a Gag Reel, deleted scenes and a new Marvel short film available only on Blu-ray.

Mouse Tips: The Best Advice from Disney Cast Members on Making the Most of Your Walt Disney World