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8 BIG Differences Between Walt Disney World and Disneyland
A lot of casual guests just assume that Disneyland and Walt Disney World are the exact same thing. So wrong! While there are a lot of similarities, the two American Disney parks have some major differences. There are experiences to…
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Disney Facts
10 Facts and Secrets About Festival of the Lion King
Few entertainment options engage audiences as completely as Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The vivid characters, the amazing acrobatics, the elegant dancing, and the talented singers pull this show together and enthrall audiences every day. In…
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Disney Foodies
5 Awesome Places to Dine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are lots of new attractions coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but many guests don’t realize that the park is also home to some of the most entertaining dining options at Walt Disney World. Hollywood Studios boasts five table-service restaurants…
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Disney Lists
6 Underrated Attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
When most people think of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest immediately springs to mind. Others might think of Kilimanjaro Safaris and a chance to see animals up close. While these are important parts of a Walt Disney World vacation, there…
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6 Awesome Places to Dine at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World
With all of the changes, expansions and new shops and restaurants coming to Disney Springs it has become a beautiful destination to visit and plan to spend some time. While I can shop with the best of them, I think…
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2. Not asking cast members for help
Disney’s cast members are the best. They are both friendly and helpful. Don’t spend needless time wandering around looking for an attraction or arguing with your party trying to figure out how something may or may not work. Cast Members…
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3. Not having a plan
Don’t walk through the gates without a plan. If you are limited on your time you simply will not fit in everything. Get the free My Disney Experience App. Study the map. Know when the parades are. Decide in advance…
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1. Arriving late and leaving early
You don’t need to be the first one at the park, but arriving early does have an advantage. As the morning progresses, crowds continue to increase. After dinner, crowds will slowly begin to thin out. If you are in line…
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5. Not using FastPass+
FastPass+ is a reservation system for Disney’s most popular attractions. Be sure to make your selections well in advance for the attractions you desire with the longest waits. You can make reservations for three attractions, but it doesn’t stop there.…
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6. Not using rider switch
Rider switch, also called rider swap, is a service that allows parents of children who do not meet the height requirement, or who simply do not want to ride, take turns on an attraction without having to wait in line…
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7. Trying to park hop on busy days
Don’t think that because one park is crowded, the other parks must be empty. Fighting crowds back to the entrance to try another park is a waste of time. Disney transportation is certainly convenient, but it’s not necessarily fast. By…
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8. Eating at peak times
Should you choose to dine at a Walt Disney World restaurant, your traditional meal times will have the longest lines with the highest crowds. Instead of eating lunch at noon, try eating mid day for a late lunch or early…
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4. Not using breaks efficiently
When traveling with a large family or group, make sure you make the most out of each stop. With four children of our own, we realized when one of us needs to use the restroom, we all use the restroom.…
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10. Visiting during busy times
Holidays and summers are Disney’s busiest times of the year. Try scheduling your trip during non-peak times. If you must visit when the kids are out of school, try early June when summer break begins or late August right before…
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9. Leaving the park for meals
Off-property restaurants are less expensive, but leaving the park to save a few dollars will cost you more than it’s worth. By the time you walk to the front entrance, take a tram to your car, drive to find food,…
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Top 10 Ways Rookies Waste Time at Disney World Resort
Visiting Walt Disney World Resort is a magical experience, but first-time visitors often fall into traps that can waste precious time. You can ensure a smooth and magical vacation by planning and knowing what to avoid. Saving precious moments of…
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New Guest Survey Suggests Changes to PhotoPass at Walt Disney World
Disney is surveying guests for their opinions on possible changes to the PhotoPass services that are included in the Memory Maker product at Walt Disney World. In the survey the new services that are suggested include videos of character meet…
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Diamond Resorts Invitational Golf Tournament Coming to Walt Disney World
The Four Seasons resort on Walt Disney World property will host the 2nd annual Diamond Resorts invitational. The event will be on January 13-15 and will feature 30 different PGA champion players. There will also be lots of celebrities at…
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Disney Springs to Add 3rd Parking Garage at Walt Disney World
Disney has confirmed that there will be a 3rd parking garage in the works at Disney Springs. The area has seen 2 new parking garages added over the last couple of years as the area has been expanded and re-branded.…
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Disney Springs Rumored to Offer Princess Meet and Greet at Walt Disney World
There are currently no regular Disney character meet and greets at Walt Disney World. (The Coca-Cola Polar Bear was recently added as a meet and greet option at the Coca-Cola Store.) The only character meet and greets offerings for Disney…
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