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Do You Know These 6 Secrets About Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort?

Over 200 acres, spread across five distinctly themed “villages,” makeup Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The villages represent islands in the Caribbean Sea: Aruba, Martinique, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad (which has a north and south village). At the center of of these villages sits Barefoot Bay, and each village has little beaches around the lake. Caribbean Beach is a huge resort– ...

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5 Secrets Disney Insiders Don’t Want You to Know

1. Best Times to Visit: The “best” time to visit Walt Disney World depends on what your family is looking for. Generally speaking, traveling during the school year means lighter crowds, and less people means you have a better chance of scoring a promotion! Visiting during May means you’ll miss the last of the Spring Break crowds; early in the ...

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5 Secrets Disney Insiders Don’t Want You to Know

2. Secluded Spots to Rest in the Parks: Touring the parks is exhausting, but every Walt Disney World vet knows the out-of-the-way, quiet spots to take a break. Here are some of my go-to relaxing places. In Animal Kingdom, sit down in the cool caves on Discovery Island, or rest on a bench Maharaja Jungle Trek and enjoy some animals. ...

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5 Secrets Disney Insiders Don’t Want You to Know

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3. Alternate Transportation: Many of Disney’s deluxe resorts offer transportation beyond the standard bus. For example, Epcot area resorts (Boardwalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Swan and Dolphin) offer the Friendship Boats that make stops at the resorts, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village, and Wilderness Lodge have boats to Magic Kingdom. Most casual guests know that the ...

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5 Secrets Disney Insiders Don’t Want You to Know

4. Character Dining: Dining with characters is a popular choice among many guests, since it offers the opportunity to meet characters without waiting in a long line. Meals at Chef Mickey’s, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Akershus are some of the most popular, and therefore hardest Advanced Dining Reservations to score. Never fear though, there are plenty of other character dining ...

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5 Secrets Disney Insiders Don’t Want You to Know

5. Rope Drop: Arriving early to the parks is the most important tip to any Disney vacation. I know you’re thinking “Rope drop sounds like it’s early in the morning, and I don’t want to wake up early, I’m on vacation for crying out loud!” That mentality is precisely why folks like me can enjoy light crowds in the morning. ...

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