Everything went well, no, it went GREAT!!! Quite a treat to do this and our Disney chaperone Seth…read morecouldn't have made the day any better. Beginning to end, just crossed it off the bucket list that I didn't have until I did. Thanks Disney and Seth!!!

Today was an unforgettable experience led by a professional VIP tour guide, Teresa. She made us…read morefeel like we were a part of all that Disney has to offer. She made today very special.

Of the many iconic attractions at Walt Disney World, a top one is the Monorail which is an…read moreelevated, single track form of transportation. It first premiered at Disneyland before opening with the rest of the Disney World resort in 1971. Walt Disney wanted the Monorail to be more than just an attraction, he viewed it as an integral part of his utopian Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Disney saw the Monorail as a way to interconnect the cities of the future. While Walt Disney's utopian city never came to pass, the Monorail is still running today. The nearly three-mile Monorail takes guests between Magic Kingdom guest parking and the Transportation and Ticket Center. It also goes between three resorts along the Seven Seas Lagoon: the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, and the Contemporary. The Grand Floridian opened in 1088 at which time the Monorail station was added. You do not have to be a resort guest or going to the parks to ride the monorail. You can park at any of the hotels and go for a ride on the loop. There is a second Monorail route that takes you from ticketing to Epcot. I recently hopped on the monorail to travel to the Grand Floridian to view the annual giant gingerbread house. When I arrived at the Grand Floridian they did not have any guest parking. I drove to the Polynesian which is the next hotel over and from there it was only one quick stop to the Grand Floridian. The Grand Floridian Monorail stop is very elegant as befitting the most expensive Disney hotel. You are let out on the hotel's second floor. If you are entering back into the monorail service area, you will have to go through security first. While it was only one stop to the Grand Floridian, to get back I had to ride the entire loop to the Polynesian. All of the cars were filled so that meant standing room only. I did get to catch the fireworks over the Magic Kingdom. They used to be nightly but since Covid it is only only select nights. Something else I missed was being able to ride in the first Monorail car with the conductor. After a couple of accidents they stopped the practice of letting guests up there. Nevertheless sitting or standing it is always fun to ride the Monorail and this the fanciest station on the loop.

The monorail station at the Grand Floridian resort is located on its second (or maybe third?)…read morefloor. There's security, bag scanning, and the like as you enter the resort and leave it to get on the monorail. You enter the resort and if you go towards the right, you'll encounter a PhotoPass spot that often has Cinderella's shoe as a prop and then you're at their gift shop, which was perfect because we were on the hunt for PINS! This gift shop definitely had a few pins and merch that I hadn't seen yet at other spots and didn't see again throughout all the other places we went, so highly recommend!

So glad we booked our first family Disney World trip together with MC Travel!…read more We originally spoke with Brittney who was incredibly helpful. She helped guide us in how to structure the trip with a toddler and a 15 month old. She also helped us find great deals on hotel and tickets. From there we worked with other members of the MC travel team who helped secure all our dining reservations, lightening lanes and even helped plan out our days at the parks. Everything went flawlessly. We went to Animal Kingdom and Tiffins night one. Next had a great day at Magic Kingdom and then dinner in Epcot. We then went back to MK the next day, hit some rides we didn't get to the prior day and then had lunch at the beast castle followed by Hollywood studios after. Then our last morning we went to chef mickeys before heading off. Perfect amount of time with the young ones for Disney World. The best part is that the concierge service is that it's at no extra cost to us. They make commissions off Disney. So easy no brainer for us to book through them every future Disney trip. You get a high end travel concierge at no extra cost. All in all, loved it and made Disney World stress free and super fun!

People love Walt Disney World and making sure you get the most out of your vacation takes time and…read moreplanning. There is so much to do and even more to know about how Disney works. From questions about dining and transportation, to where to meet your favorite characters, or simply knowing how to navigate the parks efficiently, the team at Mouse Class Travel can help guide you every step of the way. I'm a serious planner and Disney veteran, so I was apprehensive about letting someone else take control of making plans for our next trip, but I let go and watched the team at Mouse Class Travel work their magic. In addition to making all of our dining reservations, they helped me with selecting the best parks to visit each day of our trip, and also made our fast pass selections. Lisa is local and spends extensive time in the parks so she and her team can be connected to all the updates and changes in real time to be able to pass the information on to their clients. They are quick to respond and stay connected throughout your vacation in case you have questions or need additional support. I'm so thankful to have found Mouse Class Travel and have already booked my next family vacation with them. I also recommend them to EVERYONE I know who is thinking about taking a Disney vacation because they do It all; Walt Disney World, Disneyland California, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Paris, and Aulani in Hawaii. Why wait? Request a free quote from Mouse Class Travel - you won't be disappointed! https://www.mouseclasstravel.com/free-quote-request/

The bus system transportation, boat transportation, monorail…read moretransportation, and other on site Disney World provided transportation options are great opportunities to get around the park without having to deal with driving. It's great to go point to point with no worries about parking, etc. The buses are air-conditioned, the boats have air-conditioned areas on the inside and the monorails have air conditioning. Fun and cool ways to travel - the kids see them as a ride... And they are! And not to forget, there's also the skyliner which has been added to Disney in the last few years. It's not air conditioned, but it has slatted vents at the top of the car that offer good air movement as the car sails through the air.

Sat in rain at the station waiting for my bus for over an hour. Saw at least three different busses…read moreover that time with my resort name on it drive right by without stopping. Called the office multiple times with no help at all. We did end up talking to one of the supervisors, James. He did do a good job helping us. He helped us get a bus to take us personally back to our resort. Which made the situation much better. He was the only person to truly help us.

At present, Disney charges $17 per day for parking when going to one of their 4 major Parks (Magic…read moreKingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom) unless you are staying in an official Disney Resort or unless you have an annual pass which includes parking. $17 per day is a bit steep, then again, what at Disney isn't?! One way around having to pay the astronomical parking fee is to park at Downtown Disney and take one of their buses to one of their Resorts and then head to your Disney Park of choice. If you're heading to Magic Kingdom or Epcot, a good choice is to take a bus going to the Contemporary Resort because you can then take the monorail. If you're heading to Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom, a good choice would be Port Orleans. The buses at Marketplace at Downtown Disney do not start running until noon. If you want to get to a Park earlier than that, park at Pleasure Island (West Side) and you can catch at bus earlier. There are signs marked with which stop number to wait at for the bus you want. There are also Cast Members around to answer questions and help get you where you are wanting to be. The Disney bus transportation is great. The buses are comfortable and air conditioned. The drivers are safe and are generally very nice and friendly. Keep in mind the buses aren't going to go directly from the Marketplace to the end destination. They often have to stop at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach and they will often have to stop at another resort as well. So just sit back and relax. There are times when the buses get extremely packed. It depends on the time of year, the time of day, and the resort you are staying at. The "economy" resorts are usually always packed and sometimes you may have to wait for a second bus to come because the first one may fill up. The buses do run very frequently. On average, you'll never have to wait more than 20 minutes for a bus, but sometimes, I see buses heading to the same place show up within minutes of one another. One thing I do hate is that here at the Marketplace they have taken out the benches, so now you have to stand and wait for the buses. They are still doing construction in the area, so I'm hoping they are going to be putting the benches back! Finally, I'd just like to remind all you men to have manners. If you see an elderly person, a pregnant woman, a mother holding a sleeping toddler, etc., then please, please, please, get your tail up and give the person your seat so they don't have to stand! I get so damn irritated on these buses because I see perfectly healthy young men sitting on their lazy, rude a$$es while some poor mother is holding a sleeping child in one arm and trying to hold on to the bus straps with her other hand. So, for goodness sakes, do the right thing!!

Disney Bus service is slow and very frustrating…read more They need a better and faster transit system. More monorails would be nice.

I had a pretty good time on this tour. It was fun to walk around downtown and sample stuff from…read morerestaurants I'd never been to before. Be sure to choose a day with a favorable weather forecast. We went on a really hot day, but thankfully water was provided. If you have dietary concerns, be sure to eat beforehand. There might be cases where you don't get to try an item that's offered. Some restaurants offer alternatives, others don't. I'll admit I was disappointed with a restaurant that only offered a coffee shot. I don't really drink alcohol, and I don't really drink coffee, so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Red Mug Diner was the star of our tour. They served the best club sandwich we've ever had at a restaurant. Of the five places we went, that's the one we're excited to return to. For what you get, I'd say look for a Groupon if you plan to do this tour.

Great tours! Both the food tour and crafty cocktail tours are a must do for locals and those…read morevisiting from out of town. Tour guides are fab. So friendly and a lot of fun. The tours are adult family fun activities!