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Author Archives: Brittany DiCologero

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."

6 Things To Do On Your Last Day At Walt Disney World

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The last day at Disney is without a doubt the worst part of a Disney vacation. No one ever wants to leave, but unfortunately it has to be done. While we all dread the last day of our Disney vacation, I think there are certain things that we should all make sure we get done on that day. Here are ...

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7 Reasons You Might Want To Stay Off Walt Disney World Property

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(Photo: Four Seasons Pool, Kissimmee) While I generally recommend staying on Disney property, there are a few reasons why you might want to consider staying off property. For the average Disney guest, staying on property makes the most sense, both in terms of finance and convenience. However, if any of the following points apply to you, you might want to ...

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6 Things I Hate About My Last Day At Walt Disney World

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6. Leaving your favorite park I hate leaving my favorite park (Epcot) because I obviously don’t want to leave, and sometimes you don’t know how long it will be until your next visit. Epcot is my favorite park, but I always go to Magic Kingdom last because I love seeing Happily Ever After one last time before I go home. ...

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6 Things Most People Miss At Walt Disney World

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6. Water parks While devout Disney fans will usually make time for the water parks, it sometimes takes people a couple of trips to actually getting around to doing them. I had this problem when I first started visiting Walt Disney World. We didn’t have enough time to get everything done that we had wanted to do in the theme ...

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9 Reasons Walt Disney World Is The Perfect Vacation Destination

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Walt Disney World is the perfect vacation destination most simply put because the company sets itself to a higher standard. Other vacation destinations look to Disney as the leader in the entertainment and tourism industry for a reason. The following list includes my reasons why Disney is the perfect destination for your next vacation:   [google_ad] 9. The weather Who ...

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10 Tips To Exponentially Improve Your Next Trip To Walt Disney World

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10. Try new things Walt Disney World has so many different and exciting things that you probably don’t have the chance to try at home, so take this opportunity to try something new! Whether it be a new food you’ve never tried, or a ride that you’ve always been afraid to go on, just try it! You never know, you ...

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7 Insider Tips for Booking Your Next Disney Vacation Like a Pro

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Make payments on the trip When booking a Disney vacation package, you do not need to immediately pay in full for your trip. You can book the deposit, and make payments in amounts of at least $20 leading up to your trip. This may make paying for a Disney vacation much more manageable for you. Following from this point, some ...

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