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A second generation Disneyphile, Michael has visited the Orlando resort well over a dozen times, inheriting his passion for the Mouse House from his mother, a day one devotee of the Magic Kingdom and one of its staunchest advocates. Now a father himself, he remains devoted to sharing in the magic with his own daughter, allowing him to appreciate the Disney universe from an entirely new perspective and pass down his family’s traditions to the next generation of Mickey-eared enthusiasts.

Disney Films We Think Need a Sequel

The saying “be careful what you wish for” is often apt when it comes to sequels. While we’d all like to see more of our favorite characters or continuations of our favorite stories, a bad sequel can tarnish the original’s legacy. For that reason alone, we’ve chosen to stay far, far away from the classics with this list. Instead, these ...

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Worst Disney Film Sequels We Wish We Could Forget About

Disney has been churning out feature-length films for more than 80 years now, and in that time they have been responsible for some of the most memorable and influential motion pictures in the history of the medium. And, like any studio, they’ve been known to go back to the well a time or two in an attempt to capitalize off ...

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Top Table-Service Restaurants with Outdoor Seating at Walt Disney World

Dining outdoors is an underrated delight. While the sweltering Florida summers can often force us to retreat into the comfort of air conditioned dining rooms, the rest of the year provides for mostly pleasant weather to enjoy a meal under the stars or while basking in the sun. The following WDW restaurants offer the most enjoyable outdoor dining experiences on ...

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Walt Disney World’s Guiltiest Pleasures Our Appetite Can’t Resist

Vacations are all about escaping the daily routine to indulge in new and exciting experiences. It’s a time to forget about chores, leave work behind, and let the professionals do the cooking for you. We can be forgiven, then, if we choose to loosen up our belts and dive into dishes we may not have the opportunity or inclination to ...

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Best Disney Movies To Watch For Christmas

There’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by kicking back with a tall glass of eggnog and enjoying these family-friendly Disney offerings with your loved ones. They are truly the gifts that keep on giving. 1. The Santa Clause When Kris Kringle takes a header off Scott Calvin’s roof on Christmas Eve, it’s up to ...

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Best Disney Movies To Watch for Halloween

With nearly 100 years worth of entertainment under its belt, the Disney universe has explored everything from fairy tales to the inner workings of human emotions and everything in between. It’s no surprise, then, that whenever a holiday rolls around there’s sure to be a Disney movie or two (or, in this case, ten) to help tide viewers over throughout ...

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Top 3 Restaurants We Love at Walt Disney World’s Value Resorts

The upper echelon of Disney resorts, known as deluxe resorts, are designated as such because of their plentiful amenities, proximity to the parks, and award-winning restaurants. They provide one-of-a-kind experiences and are well worth the investment for the role they play in helping to create lifelong memories for you and your family. However, they are not the only game in ...

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First Things We Do When Arriving at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT

It would be wonderful if personal preference were the only factor when choosing what to do and when to do it at a Walt Disney World park but, unfortunately, there’s more that goes into those decisions. Let’s face it, we’d all love to be able to waltz onto any ride whenever we’d like, but that’s hardly ever the case. Here ...

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Top 10 Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages at Walt Disney World

When Walt Disney set out on his journey to reimagine the American amusement park, he envisioned an ever-evolving landscape that would never truly be “finished”. To this day, Walt Disney World and all of its components continue to evolve and change, from its shops to its rides to even its menus. The following ten specialty beverages are some of the ...

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Fun Facts about the Walt Disney World Monorail

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The original Disney monorail debuted as part of an early Disneyland expansion in 1959, and was later carried over to the Walt Disney World property in Florida. It remains one of the Disney parks’ signature attractions, and the only one that doesn’t require a ticket to ride. Here are some fun facts you may not have known about Disney’s unique ...

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