Favorite WDW memory: The first time my son, then 4, saw Spectromagic and shouted, "Mommy, look at the peacock! Mommy, look at the fish!"

Favorite WDW spot to rest: Rest? Who rests when they're at Disney World? I want to see it all, do it all -- No rest for this park commando!

Insider Tip: If you're staying at a Disney resort, be sure to remember to get a Mickey wake-up call. There's nothing like hearing Mickey commanding you to get "Up and at'em, pal!" to start your day off right.

Anita Answer
Featured Columnist
Blogger

"Day" Job: Media Maven

Favorite WDW memory: There are far too many to list! Every trip has a favorite memory attached.

Favorite WDW spot to people-watch: A bench on the outside of the Hub when it's closing time at the Magic Kingdom. It always amazes me how long it takes to empty the park.

Favorite WDW romantic spot: The beach at the Beach Club. At night, it's lovely to sit in the swing with your bare feet in the cool sand and watch the lights of the BoardWalk twinkle across Crescent Lake.

Insider Tip: Don't try to do everything in one trip. It's like trying to taste every dish at a buffet -- you can't savor the wonderful flavors, textures and aromas, and you'll feel yucky later!

"Must Do" do on every trip: Wishes! I can't get enough of this wonderful fireworks show. I try to watch it every night during a visit.

Cathy Bock
Rate & Review Editor, Photographer, Ears to Ears™ Moderator

"Day" Job: Technology manager for a nonprofit agency.

Favorite WDW Memory: The last day of our first trip with our two sons. We watched IllumiNations then waited for the crowds to clear and took a very slow walk back to the bus stop. It was a perfect night and the end to a perfect vacation. Watching IllumiNations always brings back the memory of that magical moment.

Favorite WDW Location: Going under the railroad track at the Magic Kingdom and stepping onto Main Street. All the worries of the world disappear there!

Photography Tips: Don't hesitate to ask a cast member or another guest to snap a photo of you and your party. There's nothing like coming home with no photos that include the family photographer.

-Get up close. A picture of Expedition Everest is great but even better is a close up of your kids' faces after their first ride with Everest as the background.

Kenny Cottrell
Contributor/Researcher

"Day" Job: We have no idea and he's not saying!

Favorite WDW Theme Park at Night: Magic Kingdom

A Floridian who's been visiting Walt Disney World since he was a kid (well, a younger kid than he is now!), Kenny can often be found in and around the Orlando theme parks. He has a keen interest in, and a terrific memory for, the details that make up the Disney parks. We like to think of him as a walking Walt Disney World Encyclopedia, and, as he notes, if he doesn't know something about WDW, he knows where to find the answer.

Linda Eckwerth
Photographer/Administrative Assistant

"Day" Job: Sales Rep for a manufacturer/distributor of industrial maintenance supplies.

Favorite WDW Memory: There are so many and hopefully many more to come, but I would say my first visit to Epcot with my Dad. We tried to see and do everything the park had to offer. When we finally stopped to claim a viewing spot for the closing fireworks, we were so tired that we left without seeing them. It would be 13 years later before I would step foot in Epcot again.

Favorite WDW Spot: Being on Main Street when it is decorated for Christmas.

Insider Tip: Have a plan when you visit the "World", but don't be so rigid that you can't change and roll with the flow. Most of all, have fun!

Dotti Saroufim
Photo Editor; ALL EARS® Copy Editor, Anita Answer's sidekick, "Ditto"; Ears to Ears™ Moderator

"Day" job: You mean this isn't my day job?

Favorite WDW memory: In 1998, we traveled to WDW with our best friends. At Chef Mickey's, with a little "help" from our server, Chip recognized 7-year-old Cara from a trip two years before, and wrote, "I missed you, Cara!" in her autograph book. I'll always remember the astonished look on her face!

Favorite WDW spot: Oh, most definitely my balcony at the Old Key West Resort!

Favorite WDW romantic spot: Sitting on a pontoon boat, glass of wine in hand, watching IllumiNations with my wonderful husband (who probably paid for it all).

Photography Tip: Always have those cameras ready -- there are so many unique photo opportunities at WDW! Twenty years from now, the picture of little Sarah dancing the Watusi with Goofy is going to be much more interesting than those with everyone smiling pretty in front of the castle!

Favorite WDW Memory: Running in the 2005 WDW Half Marathon, especially running through Cinderella Castle and around World Showcase!

Favorite WDW spot: After IlumiNations, sitting on the edge of a planter along the walkway between Future World and World Showcase watching Epcot's Lights of Winter.

Favorite WDW restaurant: Boma! Especially the dessert buffet.

Favorite spot for IllumiNations: I think the best spot is behind the UK's Fish and Chips shop, but this area is usually reserved for private parties. My favorite guest-accessible area is along the edge of the World Showcase Lagoon, straight out from the backstage gate next to Germany.

Insider tip: The WDW theme parks, especially Epcot, have LOTS of live entertainment: street shows, stage shows, acrobats, rock bands, and everything in between. Watching a show is a great opportunity to slow down and relax for a few minutes. So take a look at the daily Times Guide, and let the talented performers entertain you!

Gloria Konsler
Corresponding Secretary, Ears to Ears™ Moderator

"Day" Job: Executive Administrator for a civic association

Favorite WDW Memory:At the end of our very first trip to Walt Disney World, we left the Magic Kingdom via the ferry and everyone cried because we had had such a wonderful time. The sight of the castle getting smaller and smaller in the background was just too much for all of us. We were so sad and so happy all at the same time.

Favorite WDW spot to watch Wishes: Right in the middle of Main Street near Casey's Corner.

Favorite WDW romantic spot: On the beach at the Beach Club at night, sitting in one of the swings.

Insider Tip: At least once in your life, go to Walt Disney World when the holiday decorations are up.

Linda MacLeod
Photographer, Contributor; Universal Orlando Resort Correspondent
Blogger

Day Job: Accounts Payable Manager for a property management company.

Favorite Treat: Dole Whips- Half Pineapple and Half Chocolate

Favorite Pool Bar: Barefoot Pool Bar at the Polynesian

Favorite WDW Memory: The IllumiNations Cruise during MouseFest last year with new internet friends. Some of have become great friends and we have already spent other trips to Disney together.

Favorite WDW memory: The first (and only) time I got my chicken daughter to ride Tower of Terror with me.

Things from WDW's past I miss the most: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (Magic Kingdom) and Minnie Mia's (Downtown Disney).

Things from WDW's past I miss the least: Mission to Mars (Magic Kingdom) and the second incarnation of Journey Into Imagination (Epcot).

Favorite WDW romantic spot: Wherever I am with my wife.

Insider Tip: Do your homework on WDW ticket prices. Don't assume that Disney is the best one to purchase your tickets from.

Favorite WDW Spot: It's awfully hard to beat a late lunch at Restaurant Marrakesh on a scorching hot day.

Favorite Memory: I’ve got two, so bear with me:

My older brother and I, when we were kids, dashing through the Plaza Pavilion the moment they lifted the ropes to open the park so we could be the first ones at Space Mountain.

Our last ride at WDW in 2003, just as Animal Kingdom was closing, my girlfriend and I got our own private Kilimanjaro Safari. It was incredible.

Insider Tip: Even when you're in a mad rush to get from one attraction to another, make the effort to look around; if all you see is the theming, WDW is a feast for the eyes, but this way you'll also catch a lot of incredible attractions that don't make the big marquee, like the acrobats at the China pavilion or Devine at Animal Kingdom.

Favorite WDW Memory: Any time I'm with family, but the memory of my brother's face the first time he rode Tower of Terror still makes me laugh!

Favorite WDW Spots: At EPCOT on the bridge near France, watching Illuminations and the Magic Kingdom at the beginning of Main Street looking at the castle.

Favorite Restaurant: Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge -- so many yummy choices!

Insider's Tip: Whether it's your 1st trip or 50th trip -- take your time and enjoy the details. You'll miss some of the best parts of the resort if you rush through too quickly.

"Day" Job: Works at a Tyco Plastics manufacturing facility

Favorite Attraction: Splash Mountain

Favorite WDW spot: Perhaps under the dome in the America Pavilion listening to the Voices of Liberty.

Favorite WDW memory: There are many -- mostly I want to go back and make more!

Insider Tip: It cannot be said too often, if you want to ride the most popular attractions get to the parks before they open and ride the most popular rides in those first two hours the parks are open. Still have some left after that? That's when you use FASTPASS. Close second -- never go to the Magic Kingdom on a Saturday unless you love crowds!

Amy Warren Stoll
ALL EARS® Guest Columnist

"Day" Job: (Really, my night job) Emergency Room registration "specialist"

Favorite Memory: Bringing my Dad on his first trip to WDW - for his 70th birthday! At the end of a special birthday dinner at Victoria and Albert's, he looked me in the eye and said, "Amy, if I live to be 100, I will NEVER forget this birthday."

Favorite spot to rest: Rest at WDW? Nah, no usually. I save that for a relaxing moment on my verandah on a DCL cruise!

Favorite spot for Wishes or Illuminations: Anywhere there's a tissue handy. Combining music, pyrotechnics, and the magic of being at Disney, is the recipe for an instant tissue issue...everytime.

Insider tip: While at first glance, food prices at WDW can seem to be a budget-buster, their portions are notoriously large - even at many counter service restaurants. Trim your budget by splitting an entree between two people, or making a meal of an appetizer if you're traveling solo. If you tell your servers that you're sharing, they will often bring the entree to your table already served on two plates.