Checked Baggage Allowances

By now most people are aware of the fact that the majority of the major U.S. airlines are charging fees for checked luggage.   Since those fees were first instituted in 2008, they have been steadily increasing.   So, just how much will it cost to check your bags?   Here’s what you need to know:
 The fees charged [...]

Useful Websites

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Advanced Dining Reservations Calculator

pscalculator.net/allearsnet/pscalcae.php

Airport Transportation

allearsnet.com/pl/airport.htm
transportation2disney.com

American Automobile Association (AAA)

www.aaa.com

Behind the Scenes Tours

allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm

Bus Stop Locations

allearsnet.com/acc/bus.htm

Discount Ticket Vendors

www.MapleLeafTickets.com

www.orlandofuntickets.com
www.TheOfficialTicketCenter.com
www.undercovertourist.com

Discussion Groups

groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.disney.parks/topics
 

Disney Dining Plans

2010 Disney Dining Plan
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/
en_us/PDF/2010Dining.pdf
2010 Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/
en_us/PDF/2010QuickService.pdf
2010 Disney Deluxe Dining Plan
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/
en_us/PDF/2010DeluxeDining.pdf
2010 Disney Premium Plan
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/
en_us/PDF/2010Premium.pdf
2010 Disney Platinum Plan
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/
en_us/PDF/2010Platinum.pdf
2010 Disney Wine & Dine Plan
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/
en_us/PDF/2010WineDine.pdf

Disney Dining – Special Dietary Requests

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/guestServicesDetail?id=GuestServicesSpecialDietaryDetailPage

Disney Newsletter

www.wdwdailynews.com

Disney World Discounts and Special Offers

www.mousesavers.com
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/tickets/packageListing?id=SpecialOfferListingPage

Disney World Maps

www.wdwinfo.com/maps/index.htm

Disney World [...]

Useful Telephone Numbers

Advanced Dining, Dinner Shows, and Character Meal Reservations
(407) 939-3463
American Automobile Association (AAA)
(866) 222-2000
Behind the Scenes Tours
(407) 939-8687
Celebration Cruises
(407) 939-2329
Fairy Godmothers
(407) 275-7326
Fishing Excursions
(407) 939-2277
Kid’s Nite Out
(800) 696-8105
Kissimmee-St. Cloud Visitors Bureau
(407) 944-2400
Orlando Magicard
(407) 363-5872
Recreation Activities Reservations: Horseback Riding, Horse-drawn Excursions, Specialty Cruises
(407) 939-7529
Richard Petty Driving Experience
(800) 237-3889
Shades of Green Resort Information
(407) 824-3400
Shades of Green Resort Reservations
(888) 593-2242
Swan [...]

Luggage and Carry-On Allowances

 Fees Per Piece of Checked Luggage

Delta*
American
Southwest

Checked Luggage  
* $2/$3 additional charge if
not checked in online 
1st piece – $23
2nd piece – $32
3rd piece – $125
1st piece – $25
2nd piece – $35
3 – 5 pieces – $100
1 – 2 pcs – Free
3 – 9 pieces – $50

Excess Weight Fees
51-70 lbs. – $90
71-100 lbs. – $175
51-70 lbs. – $90
71-100 lbs. [...]

Fast Pass Attractions

 
When planning your day at Walt Disney World you may want to give some consideration to the Fastpass® rides.   Fastpass rides are the more popular rides, like Test Track and Space Mountain, where wait times can be as long as two hours.  A Fastpass ticket gives you a specific time to return.   When you return, [...]

Extra Magic Hour

Once known as Surprise Mornings. Disney World Resort guests can experience certain attractions on certain days one hour earlier than non-WDW resort guests. Resort guests can now also enjoy Extra Magic Hours in the evenings as well. Don’t confuse this with E-Ride Nights at the Magic Kingdom which are an additional charge. Extra Magic Hours, [...]

Last Minute Tips

Claim your seats early for parades. Curbside seats begin filling up as much as an hour or more before parade time. Just be prepared for people wanting to step over you, or asking if their child can sit in front of you.
If renting a car have proof of insurance to show when checking in at [...]

Ride Height Requirements

Animal Kingdom
Height

DINOSAUR
40 inches

Expedition Everest
44 inches

Kali River Rapids
38 inches

Primeval Whirl
48 inches

Disney Hollywood Studios
Height

Rock’n’Roller Coaster
48 inches

Star Tours
40 inches

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
40 inches

Epcot
Height

Mission: SPACE
44 inches

Soarin’
40 inches

Test Track
40 inches

Magic Kingdom
Height

Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm
38 inches

Indy Speedway
52 inches

Space Mountain
44 inches

Splash Mountain
40 inches

Stitch’s Great Escape
40 inches

Thunder Mountain Railroad
40 inches

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