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I grew up in New Jersey in a family where the word “vacation” was synonymous with “Disney World.” After a few years of visiting regularly, my family became Disney Vacation Club members which meant we visited even more! Going to Disney always felt kind of like going home, and some of my best childhood and teenage memories occurred there. Now that I live in Jacksonville, FL I am excited to be a short drive from this magical place and look forward to making new memories for years to come.

10 Best Quick Eats at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World

Disney Springs is known for its wide variety of table service restaurants that generally require Advanced Dining Reservations.  But what do you do if you want to spend the day shopping and exploring at Disney Springs but you forgot to make a reservation or don’t have time for a sit-down meal?  First step – don’t worry!  Disney Springs has you ...

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10 Best Ways to Keep Cool at Walt Disney World

If you have the flexibility, visiting Walt Disney World in the winter months is your best way to escape the Florida heat. But if the summer months are the only time your schedule allows a visit, or you end up with 90-degree days in November (which happens!), you don’t have to be hot and miserable. Read below for the 10 ...

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10 Things You Must Know About Disney Springs At Walt Disney World

Formerly known as the Disney Village Marketplace and then Downtown Disney, Disney Springs has developed over the past ten years into a shopping, dining, and entertainment extravaganza.  Whether you’re in Orlando and just want a little taste of the Disney Spirit, or you’re looking to complement your Disney vacation, Disney Springs has something for you.  There’s a lot there, and ...

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8 Totally Cool Things About Enchanted Tiki Room At Walt Disney World

I’ve always loved the Enchanted Tiki Room but, to be honest, I used to be a little embarrassed about it!  It’s an old attraction and definitely not on the cutting edge of theme park entertainment, but there is something that’s really endearing about it.  Yesterday I was talking to some coworkers who had all been to Disney World recently and ...

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Top 10 Least Crowded Times To Visit Walt Disney World

If your Disney vacation dream includes short lines, easy-to-get dinner reservations, and not bumping into people all day, you can make it a reality!  While Disney World is super busy most of the year, planning your trip during one of these times should give you a great vacation with lighter crowds: [google_ad] 1. Late January While early January can see ...

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10 Disney Characters I Would Invite Over For Thanksgiving Dinner

If you can’t be at Walt Disney World for Thanksgiving, wouldn’t it be fun to have the characters come to you?  It might be unrealistic, but we had fun thinking of what characters we’d invite over for Thanksgiving Dinner! [google_ad] 1. Adventure Mickey and Minnie If you’ve visited Adventure Mickey and Minnie at the Adventure Outpost at Animal Kingdom, you ...

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10 Ideas For An Epic Date Night At Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World isn’t just for kids!  Whether you and your sweetie are enjoying Disney alone, or you get a sitter for the kids, there are plenty of nighttime options for an epic date night!  See below for ten epic date night suggestions! [google_ad] 10. A Polynesian Evening Spend a tropical evening at the Polynesian resort.  Start with dinner at ...

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8 Awesome Things About Splash Mountain At Walt Disney World

Whether you’re an adrenaline junky or a die-hard Disney movie fan, Splash Mountain has something for you.  It’s the perfect combination of thrill ride and immersive character-focused experience and is loved by adults and kids alike.  Of course the highlight of the attraction is the big drop, which you can watch from the path in Frontierland, but there is so ...

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8 Things You’ll Love About San Angel Inn At Walt Disney World

Whether you’re looking for a family friendly place to cool off for lunch, or a romantic dinner before Illuminations, San Angel Inn in the Mexico Pavilion will not disappoint!  Here’s 8 reasons I love it, and I think you will too:  [google_ad] 1. The Theming Disney restaurants are known for their theming, and San Angel Inn is one of the ...

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