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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."

8 Awesome Reasons Everyone Should Visit Walt Disney World

Snow White and Dopey share a joyful moment hand in hand in the lush gardens at Storybook Dining, Disney’s Artist Point.

8. Classic attractions Whether or not you’ve ever actually been to Walt Disney World, you probably know of some of the resort’s most popular attractions. Most people tend to know of the most classic attractions, such as the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s really exciting for any Disney fan to experience these attractions, but it’s ...

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8 Walt Disney World Souvenirs That Are Totally Worth The Money

Hand-painted wooden giraffe figurines on display shelves, unique collectible souvenirs for Disney World fans hunting magical keepsakes.

8. Holiday Décor Ornaments, lights, throw blankets, pillows, nutcrackers, and more are excellent Disney souvenirs if you’re looking to decorate your house for the holidays and add a little bit of extra Disney magic to your home. Some guests can have entire Disney-themed Christmas trees, and others put up stockings decorated with their favorite characters. The best part about shopping ...

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10 Things We Love Most About Walt Disney World

A young guest in a white dress enjoys a thrilling carousel ride at Disney World, captured in vibrant motion blur for extra excitement.

10. Snacks Sometimes we think of snacks at a theme park and the only things that come to mind are overpriced boxes of popcorn and average at best pretzels or fried dough. Snacks at Disney are amazing compared to its competitors. With such a wide range of snack options from the classics like turkey legs and churros, to offerings from ...

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5 Shows That Need Updating at Walt Disney World

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by Brittany DiCologero 5. It’s Tough to be a Bug It’s Tough to be a Bug is a great show, although it could use some updating. While this show is entertaining, I would not complain if some slight updates were made. Ideally, I would at least rework the queue line, maybe to be interactive or maybe to have some more ...

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8 Things Most Walt Disney World First Timers Don’t Know

Cinderella Castle and shimmering fountains glow blue and purple at night—ideal for first-time visitors chasing Disney magic.

8. Taking breaks is important People who have never been to Walt Disney World generally tend to underestimate the size of the resort, and therefore end up stressing once they arrive trying to figure out how they can fit everything they want to do into a five day stay. Because there really is so much to do at Walt Disney ...

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6 Things To Love And Hate About “Frozen”

Anna and Elsa

Chances are if you’re a Disney fan, you have a very strong opinion about Frozen, and its presence in the parks. The following list details fine things to love and hate about this movie, all of which are ironically things that can easily be either loved or hated. For the most part, I dislike Frozen’s increased presence in the theme ...

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9 Things That Can Break Your Budget At Walt Disney World

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9. Things you forgot to pack When you travel anywhere, it’s no secret that those basic items you forgot to pack are going to be more expensive to purchase from the airport or your resort than from your local pharmacy. To avoid this scenario, create a packing list and stick to it. Even if you’ve gone through and checked items ...

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9 Outstanding Planning Tips For A Walt Disney World Vacation

A monorail glides past Epcot’s iconic sphere as guests explore under the sun, soaking up Disney World excitement and insider tips.

9. Know park hours/events It’s important to know the park’s hours and what special events are happening during your vacation, simply so you’ll know what to expect in advance for how much time you’ll be able to spend in each park. For instance, if you’re visiting the Magic Kingdom during the Fall, and you’re not planning on attending Mickey’s Not ...

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8 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks At Walt Disney World

Spectacular fireworks light up Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom as excited guests gather to watch the dazzling nighttime show.

8. Take advantage of short wait times The fireworks offer an excellent opportunity to ride some of your favorite attractions with little or no wait times. I still recommend that you “properly” see the fireworks at least once per trip, but during Happily Ever After the lines for rides will be extremely short, so you might find it worth it ...

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8 Simple Tips For Having An Awesome Walt Disney World Vacation

Goofy Passholder card being tapped on a Disney World entry scanner, showcasing insider tips for a magical theme park visit.

8. Use Fastpass+ Even if you do not think you’ll know where exactly you’ll be at certain days or times, I always find it helpful to make some Fastpass reservations in advance. By having some Fastpasses already made, you’ll know for sure that you’ll be able to experience certain attractions with little or no wait regardless of how busy the ...

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