A forum is a website where you can go to exchange news, tips, and ideas. My favorite forum has to be, www.disboards.com. It's a massive forum (over 373,000 users), so for new forum users, it can be a bit intimidating, but it is so jam-packed full of friendly Disney-lovers sharing their experiences and helping each other out with questions. Take your time and look around. Find a topic you are looking for some help and click on it. Traveling on a budget? Looking to have a Fairytale Disney Wedding? Going by yourself? Have a food allergy? Going without your kids? There are tips on the disboards on EVERY subject. If you don't see what you are looking for, don't be afraid to ask too. There are always people online to help out and direct you to where you should be looking. I have met some really great people on the disboards.
A blog is website where someone writes about their experiences, shares news (from their point of view), and links to other sites--like this blog. Some blogs are better than others. My blog is a small blog designed to help my friends and family (and few strangers that happen across this blog) plan a magical and memorable Disney World trip. I'd love to have a wider audience, but for now, I'm happy helping you folks out.
Some of my favorite websites and blogs are:
The Disney Parks Blog. This is Disney's official blog. I am also a big fan, because our last trip, February 2011, we got to be on a Disney Parks Blog Video for Superbowl MVP, Aaron Rodgers' visit to the Magic Kingdom. Check out our cameo in the Disney Parks Video Blog here--that us at :51-54 seconds. See the kids in the front wearing the Rodgers' jerseys? That's us! My husband and I are in the back wearing our jerseys too. That was so fun and such a magical memory!! Where better to get Disney World news than right from Disney?
thedisneyblog.com. It is full of "Disney news and information-- by fans, for fans. I like John Frost's no-nonsense, get to the point style of writing. He always has something interesting to read about. I don't ever feel like I'm reading rumors.
Disney Daddy. Great real-life blog from a parent. He shares lots of fantastic pictures too.
AllEars.net This is a really big website, but it is my go-to for all of the restaurant menus. My son has an egg allergy and we have specific dietary guide lines to follow. We like to check ahead for any changes in menus. Allears.net is always on top of this stuff.
The Daily Disney--a part of the Orlando Sentinel. I like this news page because it always has short, to the point, news about Disney. Usually some nice pictures. This is my quick stop.
There are many other blogs, news websites, and forums out there. Many are fantastic, but these are the ones I find myself frequenting. Feel free to share with me your favorites too.
