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Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

Pros And Cons Of Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts

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Pro: Theming Of the three resort tiers at Walt Disney World, the deluxe resorts are the most elaborately themed. For the most immersive resort experience, choosing a deluxe will be your best option. Everything in deluxe resorts, from the lobbies to the guest rooms, and to pools and shops and restaurants are all rich in detail to support specific themes. ...

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6 Most Beautiful Sights At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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1) Hollywood Boulevard, first thing in the morning As with the other theme parks, one of the most beautiful sights is the nearly empty park that lies ahead of you when you arrive right when the park opens. For Hollywood Studios, this means a stunning view down Hollywood Blvd, looking towards the Chinese Theater now the that hat is no ...

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7 Things To Keep In Mind About Dining At Walt Disney World

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1) You should make reservations in advance Disney restaurants can easily become entirely booked, especially during peak times of year such as the winter holiday season and the summer months, as well as every school vacation week and holiday weekend in between. Even if you are not traveling during a peak week, making advanced dining reservations can still be a ...

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6 Things You Should Know If You Don’t Already About Walt Disney World Vacations

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6. It requires a lot of research and planning. Understandably, any vacation destination probably does not feel the need to advertise how much research and planning goes into vacationing there. While it might be evident to many Disney fans how much planning should go into a Disney trip, it’s probably not something that makes its way into commercials or marketing ...

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7 Things They Won’t Tell You about Disney’s Animal Kingdom but We Will

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by Brittany DiCologero 7. It’s going to be hot Of course, you probably already assume that all of the Disney theme parks in Orlando are going to be hot, but Animal Kingdom is often the hottest. The plants in Animal Kingdom are just part of the immense theming details that add to the overall feel of the park, however while ...

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7 Tips For Squeezing In The Most Attractions At Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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7. Get there early The best time to experience attractions in any Disney theme park can often be early in the morning. Guests are now allowed to enter Main Street U.S.A. before the park officially opens. Arrive roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour before the park officially opens to be some of the first guests in. This early morning advantage ...

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7 Tips For Squeezing In The Most Attractions At Walt Disney World

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7. Arrive to the parks early The most difficult part of squeezing in as many attractions as possible is factoring in wait times. You could have a whole day of attractions planned, but a busy week at the park might mean not getting around to everything you planned due to lengthy wait times. Even during the busiest times of year, ...

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9 Dos and Dont’s for Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center

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By Katie D 9. DO Visit during a festival – EPCOT is full of fun and adventure every day, but it is especially magical during it’s festivals. The Food and Wine Festival in the fall brings tasting booths throughout World Showcase, presentations from culinary experts, and special entertainment to the park. At the Flower and Garden Festival in the spring, ...

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5 Ways To Waste And Save Money At Walt Disney World

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It is no surprise that Walt Disney World can be quite the expensive vacation. While this is obviously true, it does not necessarily need to be the case. Read on to learn five ways you might currently be wasting money on your trips, and five ways you can start saving! [google_ad_btf] 5 Ways to WASTE Money: Staying offsite: Staying off Disney ...

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9 Things To Know About Walt Disney World Cast Members

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9. They work long shifts in lots of different locations Many cast members work long shifts and in multiple locations throughout their work weeks, especially during peak times of year like school vacation weeks and holidays. During Christmas week for instance, it is not surprising for a cast member to work multiple ten to fourteen hour shifts. In addition, cast ...

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