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If you’re spending the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and you aren’t sure which section of the park to experience first, take this short quiz. Does your family love trying new themed dining venues? Next, does your family enjoy meeting celebrities? And last, do you have any aspiring film directors in your crew? If you answered “yes” to one or ...

Sunset Boulevard is just one of many sections of Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. This part is home to some of the most thrilling attractions in all of Hollywood Studios, as well as one of the best nighttime spectaculars in the parks! If you’ve got thrill junkies in the family, Sunset Boulevard might just become your favorite spot at Hollywood ...

Six unique lands make up the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Clockwise, they are Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Each one has several things that make it different from its five counterparts. But Liberty Square stands out as altogether different from the other lands because it’s the only one that ...

There’s a lot of magic at Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Six different lands full of thrilling attractions, shows, shops and rides come together to give Guests an experience unlike any other. But out of those six lands, it’s Tomorrowland that really stands out—and for good reason. Here are 10 different things you can find ...

1. Use mealtime for family time. Even when you’re simply having dinner at home, this is a good practice. But it seems worth mentioning even more when it comes to dining experiences at Disney World. Chances are you are on vacation or celebrating something special if you’re enjoying a table-service restaurant at Disney World. Either way, be sure to protect ...

2. Remember the gratuity. There’s only one thing more uncomfortable than talking about money, and that’s a surprise when it comes to money or cost. This one is pretty straightforward. It’s important to understand going in to the restaurant that if you are seated at a table with a total of six or more Guests, a gratuity of 18% will ...

3. Understand how the characters meet and greet. When you arrive at a character dining experience, you will notice characters greeting Guests at different tables. Most of the time, only one character greets Guests at a table at one time. After that character moves on, another character will come to the table to meet Guests and say hello. You may ...

4. Come prepared for character dining experiences. If you have booked a character dining experience, you’ll want to arrive at the restaurant prepared for the magic. If you’ll be meeting characters during your meal, it’s important to have your camera or amply-charged smartphone with you to capture that magic forever. PhotoPass photographers are not usually a part of dining experiences ...

5. Arrive on time. It’s very important to arrive on time for your reservation. In fact, Disney usually recommends that you arrive 15 minutes before your reserved time. Doing so ensures that your wait time is not lengthy and that you don’t have to forfeit your reservation.

6. Be familiar with the menu. Thanks to Disney World’s massively expansive and informative website, you’ll never have to wonder what’s on the menu at the restaurant you’ve reserved. Visit disneyworld.disney.go.com to read about each restaurant and to look over the complete menus. This is especially helpful if you have little ones (or older ones) who are a bit picky ...