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Headed to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort? Check out the insider tips you don’t want to miss while experiencing your magical getaway!

Top 10 Resort Lounges at Walt Disney World

Sometimes it is nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the Disney theme parks and Disney Springs for a while and just hang around your resort (or another resort).  Many of the moderate and deluxe resorts are home to very nice lounges that have great themes, light bites and drinks to offer.  It is a nice place to go ...

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Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

Tree of Life

Disney After Hours has been going on for a while now, but only at the Magic Kingdom. Last night, that changed. Both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been added into the mix. December 4, 2018 was the debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. My daughter and I were invited guests of Disney, we were able to attend the ...

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Magic Kingdom’s Flag Retreat at Walt Disney World

Of all the magical experiences available to Guests at Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort, the most ceremonial one has to be the daily Flag Retreat. This 15-minute observance takes place every day around 5:00 p.m. at Town Square as a show of gratitude to veterans for their service and sacrifice to our country. Here are some other ...

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How To Pack for “Winter” at Walt Disney World

Florida is renowned for its sunny skies and balmy temperatures, and this can be true much of the year.  In fact, to refer to “winter” in Florida may seem laughable, especially if you’re visiting from a northern state with cold winter temperatures.  But don’t be fooled!  Winter can still pack a wallop in Florida, and you’ll want to pack differently ...

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Guide for Getting Around Via Walt Disney World Transportation

Magic Kingdom monorail

Transportation at Walt Disney World can seem complicated, especially if you have never been before. It really is not all that hard to understand. You just need to know the basics of what the different types of transportation are, and then you’ll be able to easily get around. If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, ask ...

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10 Disney Springs Must-Do Experiences at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida offers Guests more experiences than they could ever shake a proverbial stick at, but Disney also offers choices in dining, entertainment, attractions and more that allow Guests to tailor-make their park experience. In addition to the four theme parks and two water parks at Disney World, Guests can also visit Disney Springs—Disney’s ...

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Top 10 Character Meet & Greets at Walt Disney World

Even as an adult, one of my favorite parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is meeting the characters and getting my photo taken with them.  But, not all character meet and greets are created equal, so here I will go over my top 10 based on the environment and the interaction.  Note that I am not considering character meals ...

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The Blizzard Beach Game Plan at Walt Disney World

The younger of the two current water parks at Walt Disney World is Disney’s Blizzard Beach. The backstory claims that a freak snowstorm hit Central Florida, so they built a ski resort. The snow then of course melted, and the result is Blizzard Beach.   Remember that Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon undergo a refurbishment each fall and ...

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The Typhoon Lagoon Game Plan at Walt Disney World

Typhoon Lagoon

Walt Disney World is home to two amazing water parks; Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. The atmosphere at either one is half the fun. At Typhoon Lagoon, the backstory is that a typhoon hit a tropical paradise. There are broken surf boards, damaged ships, and a giant shark’s jaw to add to the feel. While this game plan ...

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