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Disney Vacation Account Glitch Causes Extra Money to be Transferred into Customer Accounts

If you're a Disney Vacation Account customer you might want to check your bank statement. A recent "technical glitch" during a system upgrade caused some customers to have extra funds transferred from their bank accounts into their Disney Vacation Account.

Save Money for Your Disney Vacation with the Disney Vacation Account

UPDATE: ON July 25th, 2017 Disney sent out a letter to it's vacation account holders stating "Thank you for your participation in the Disney Vacation Account program. At this time, we are discontinuing the program and no new accounts or contributions are being accepted."

VIP Treatment for Chase Cardholders at Food & Wine Fest

As you probably already know, Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival kicks off today, and those of you luckey enough to be heading over there to take in the festivities who have a Chase debit and/or credit card are entitled to some VIP treatment from Chase itself.

This year at the Food and Wine Fest, Chase cardholders have access to an exclusive Chase Lounge at the Festival. The Lounge gives guests with a Chase card at their fingertips a place to unwind and relax while enjoying complimentary beverages, electronic charging stations and WiFi access.

Beware of Pizza Scam at Disney

Visiting Mickey and friends in Orlando any time soon? You might want to skip that pizza after a long day at the parks - especially if it's offered from a flyer.

It appears some identity thieves are out to grab your credit card info by slipping phony pizza advertisements under hotel doors. Instead of ringing up a pizza parlor, the number is straight to someone who's after an identity and not an order.

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Guest Review: Express Transportation At Walt Disney World Parks

Disney is offering a new service to get you quickly from park to park called Express Transportation. My husband and I had the chance to try it out over the weekend and loved it!

UPDATE 2018! Alas - Walt Disney World no longer offers Express Transportation service between Parks.

Uber Orlando: Navigating Your Way Around Walt Disney World

In this day and age, just about everyone has heard about Uber, but lots of people may not be familiar with exactly how it works or might be wary of giving it a try on vacation. Living in a small town, I had never experienced Uber until we decided to try it out on our Walt Disney World vacation a year ago. Let me tell you: it is a game changer! We now use it multiple times on every trip and don't know how we managed without it.

Inside A Disney Day Bag - The Minimalist

After raising my children and having decades of lugging all the "stuff" around Disney Parks, I'm looking forward to traveling a bit lighter from here on out.

A Few Tips On Tipping at Walt Disney World

On of the most frequent questions that gets asked in the Walt Disney World for Grown-ups member forums usually goes along the lines of "Who do I need to tip on my Walt Disney World Vacation?" Tipping is a highly personal choice, and you should never be required to leave a tip, especially when you experience poor service, but it is the custom in the US to leave a tip for certain service providers. We've gathered together a few tips on tipping to answer your questions.

Top 10 Must-Have Items for a Day in the Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Planning for a day in the theme parks at Walt Disney World goes beyond picking out your FastPass+ selections and deciding where you want to eat. There are also certain items that you'll want to consider packing in a backpack or totebag just in case you need them.

Now we know that no one wants to lug around a heavy bag filled with unnecessary stuff (especially when it's hot and humid) but these "must-have" items might help you save the day.

Disney Expanding Cancellation Fees to All Table Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort

For the last two year Disney has enforced a monetary penalty for failure to provide a 24-hour notice of a reservation cancellation at Walt Disney World's signature restaurants.

Starting at the end of this month that penalty - $10 per person - will be extended to all table service restaurants at Walt Disney World.

Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus Questions Disney on MyMagic+

Last week Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received a letter from the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, Edward Markey, (D- Mass). The letter called the company on the carpet and demanded answers to seven multi-part questions about the collection of personal date from guests, with a focus on youth.

Disney Rewards Visas by Chase Offer Savings & Fun Rewards

The "Disney Rewards Visa Card" is a handy little credit card completely sprinkled with pixie dust, but it's not the only choice that Chase offers when you're looking for rewards with a little more magic. Right now you can earn a $100 Disney Gift card after you spend $500 within the first 3 months from opening a "Disney Premier Visa Card." Who doesn't like saving money on all things Disney?

The Benefits of Walt Disney World Resort Online Check-In

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Resort Guests can now check in 60 days in advance of their arrival.

Online check-in is available starting 10 60 days in advance of your stay at all Walt Disney World Resorts and Villas. It's a fairly fast and easy process that mimics the standard hotel check-in process. During Online Check-in, you will be asked to confirm important information that is needed for your resort stay.