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Stacy has lived in 4 countries on 3 continents, and travels whenever humanly possible. Passionate about music theatre, dessert, and adventure in the great wide somewhere, she visits Walt Disney World every year, usually during Halloween! Stacy currently divides her time between writing and teaching English as a second language to children in China, and is pretty sure growing up is over-rated.

Best Themed Quick Service Restaurants in Disney World Theme Parks

Docking Bay 7–inspired sci-fi restaurant with yellow booths, metal barrels, and alien decor delivers an intergalactic experience.

Many of Walt Disney World’s most popular restaurants are table service venues that invite you to sit and stay awhile. But what if a Guest is on the run, looking for a faster option that still offers delicious food and a great atmosphere?   Luckily, quick service restaurants abound in WDW in Disney Springs, inside Disney Theme Parks, and at Disney’s Resort Hotels. Whether ...

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Best Themed Table Service Restaurants in Disney World Resort Hotels

Smiling boy savoring a massive ice cream sundae topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and a cherry in a Disney World-style diner.

Guests often choose to eat meals in Walt Disney World’s Theme Parks, and there are plenty of fabulous choices waiting to be discovered in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.  Disney Springs is also full of memorable venues for a meal or drink.   But the next time you visit WDW, don’t forget to check out the eateries ...

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Best Themed Table Service Restaurants in Disney World Theme Parks

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A Guest will rarely encounter a bad meal in Walt Disney World. But there’s more to a great dining experience than great food! Luckily, Disney World has no shortage of fabulously themed restaurants for every taste and interest, in Disney Springs, Disney Resorts, and of course, in the Theme Parks themselves. So if you’re looking for a restaurant in the Disney Theme ...

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The Best Themed Places to Dine at Disney Springs

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Every Guest to Walt Disney World is spoiled for choice when it comes to dining options.  Whether you’re in a WDW Theme Park or a Disney Resort Hotel, there are so many fabulous spots to grab a bite that you might feel overwhelmed.  And there’s nowhere on property better for foodies than Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney), WDW’s very own entertainment, shopping, and dining complex.  To help you narrow your plentiful dining options, here are ...

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Is a Disney World Moderate Resort Right for Your Vacation?

Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter’s elegant atrium features a central fountain, lush greenery, and glowing glass ceiling at sunset.

One of the hardest decisions Disney Guests face when planning a vacation at Walt Disney World is where to stay. There are dozens of Disney Resorts Hotels on the property, so there’s something perfect for every budget and taste. WDW’s Moderate Resorts might be the right choice for you if you’re looking for a Resort Hotel that offers comfort, Disney ...

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Is a Disney World Value Resort Right for Your Vacation?

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Think you can’t stay at Walt Disney World without spending a fortune?  Think again!  After all, Walt himself wanted the average family to be able to afford to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth, and WDW’s Value Resorts are a great budget-friendly option for visitors who want to stay on property without breaking the bank.  But, are they right ...

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Top Experiences Walt Disney World Insiders RARELY Do

A happy family explores Magic Kingdom, strolling past Cinderella Castle under sunny skies, making magical memories together.

No matter how often we visit Walt Disney World, some attractions occupy a permanent spot on our vacation to-do list.  Riding Haunted Mansion, visiting Pandora – World of Avatar at night, and snacking our way through the World Showcase, for example, will always be staples of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation for us.  But after dozens of trips to ...

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How to Spend the Perfect Day at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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So, you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World.  Congratulations! Understandably, Disney World’s theme parks will probably be the highlight of your vacation.  But as anyone who has vacationed in the Most Magical Place in the world (especially with kids) knows, sometimes you need a little vacation from your vacation.  A Resort day fits the bill perfectly – after all, ...

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10 Things You May Have Missed at EPCOT

Do you consider yourself an expert on all things Epcot?  Maybe you’ve been to Future World and the World Showcase more times than you can count.  Perhaps you can recite all of the countries that boast their own pavilions, and you know what order to tackle the park’s attractions in to best avoid crowds.  But Epcot is full of hidden ...

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Walt Disney World’s Most Overrated Attractions

Vivid mural of a guest soaring on a mythical beast, framed by screens and exit signs—evokes Disney World’s magical scenes.

Any list of overrated attractions at Walt Disney World is bound to be contentious, as every ride has its ardent fans as well as its detractors.  And really, there is no bad ride on property – it’s WDW, after all!  Here are a few of the rides we consider to be overrated in the parks, for various reasons.  Which would ...

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