One day may not seem like a lot to spend in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. And true, you won’t be able to see and do everything at the Park in that time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get an excellent taste of what EPCOT has to offer in just a day. Here are a few things you won’t want to miss ...
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What to do First When Arriving at Walt Disney World
You’ve just arrived in Walt Disney World, and you’re chomping at the bit to start your vacation. But what to do first? We don’t want Guests to be paralyzed with indecision, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the things we like to do on our first day on property. Your priorities may be different, but these suggestions may ...
Read More »Do’s and Don’t’s for Your First Walt Disney World Trip
Walt Disney World is always changing, and now more than ever, it’s helpful to have a few pointers if it’s your first trip to WDW. Here are a few basic do’s and don’ts that will help Guests enjoy a magical vacation. Do Plan Ahead While it used to be possible to have a spontaneous trip to Walt Disney World that ...
Read More »Best Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Kids
Kids tend to have different priorities than adults regarding Resort Hotels at Walt Disney World. For young Guests, in-your-face Disney theming may be the most important factor, or maybe an amazing waterslide, access to Disney Skyliner transportation, or even Mickey-shaped food. Luckily, with dozens of Resort Hotels on the property at various budget levels (Value, Moderate, and Deluxe), there’s bound to be a Disney ...
Read More »Best Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Adults
It’s not easy compiling a list of the best Disney Resort Hotels since what is most important in a Resort will vary from person to person. Do you want to stay within walking distance of Disney Springs for all those late nights out? Maybe you want to be pampered and surrounded with luxury during your WDW vacation. Or is access ...
Read More »Why You Don’t Need to Bring Kids on a Walt Disney World Vacation
Conventional wisdom holds that Walt Disney World is for kids. And this is true – I’ve never met a child who didn’t dream of visiting the most magical place on Earth! But it’s certainly not true that Walt Disney World is ONLY for kids. Adults enjoy a WDW vacation every bit as much as children, just sometimes in different ways. ...
Read More »How and Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year, Disney Style
Many of us recently finished celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But the most important holiday of the year for Chinese communities not only in China but around the world is right around the corner: Chinese New Year. About 20% of the world’s population celebrates Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival), including Chinese communities in the ...
Read More »How to Feel Like a Kid Again at Walt Disney World
Decades ago, Walt Disney created a magical world that endures and continues to grow today, generations later. Part of his success was recognizing and encouraging the child in all of us. “Adults are only kids grown up, anyway”, is one of Walt’s famous quotes, and this concept is still at the core of Walt Disney World. If you’ve ever visited ...
Read More »Here’s What You Need to Know When You Visit Walt Disney World in January
There’s nothing like starting a New Year off with a bang in the most magical place on Earth! Not that we’d EVER turn down a chance to visit Walt Disney World, of course. Then again, a trip to WDW can look very different depending on the time of year you visit. From crowds to weather to festivals and special events, there’s a ...
Read More »Remembering The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
For over 20 years, Guests celebrated the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a magical, musical light extravaganza: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The Osborne Lights brought a huge section of the Park merrily to life and captivated Disney Guests with its mesmerizing, multi-colored lights that “danced” to a myriad of holiday tunes. The beloved light display has been dearly ...
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