How Does Disney Pin Trading Work for Kids?

A young girl participates in Disney pin trading as she swaps a pin with a cast member at a board arranged in a heart shape. - Favorite Grampy Travels

Disney pin trading is simple enough for a five-year-old and fun enough for a grandpa with a couple thousand pins. Here are Disney’s official rules, the etiquette kids should know, how to spot a fake, and a starter budget that won’t break the bank.

Are Free Travel Agents Really Free?

A Travel Agent in a pink dress sits on a striped bench with a laptop on her lap in a hotel lobby. She smiles, surrounded by pillows and wall art, with a white coffee cup on the table in front of her. - Favorite Grampy Travels

A “free” travel agent is paid by the resort or cruise line when you book, not by you. Here is the real difference between a free agent and one who charges a planning fee, with actual numbers. Use it to choose the right fit for your family.

How Does the Disney Bounce Back Offer Work?

WDW All Star Movies Resort Family Walking out of Toy Story Building with Woody in Background

The Disney bounce back offer saves up to 35% on the room for your next Walt Disney World stay when you book within 7 days of checkout. Here are the current dates, the rules, and how our advisors plan a return trip that fits your family better.