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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.

Splurge or Skip: Walt Disney World’s Space 220 Restaurant

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For Disney fans, there’s nothing quite as exciting as the opening of a new theme park land, attraction, Resort Hotel or restaurant in Walt Disney World.   Over the past several years, Guests have enjoyed myriad new offerings from Disney. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park, Frozen Ever After and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at ...

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Never Bring This Into a Walt Disney World Theme Park

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Disney customer service is the stuff of legends. Anything a Guest needs, or wants, within reason, Cast Members do their best to accommodate. But that’s not to say anything goes in a Walt Disney World theme park. On the contrary! To ensure the safety and happiness of the tens of thousands of people that could be in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, ...

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Don’t Miss This at Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Resort Hotels

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Are you a Guest who experiences Disney Resort envy? The Resort Hotel you’re calling home base is great, of course, but you can’t shake the feeling that you’re missing out on something – after all, there ARE more than 30 Resorts at Walt Disney World, each a treasure trove worth exploring.   If this describes you, Resort-hopping could be the answer! Set aside ...

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Don’t Miss This at Walt Disney World’s Monorail Resort Hotels

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Whether you’re staying at a Disney Value, Moderate, Deluxe, or Deluxe Villa Resort Hotel, there’s no shortage of fun activities and delicious food options at hand.   We like to devote a day during each Walt Disney World vacation to enjoy our Disney Resort Hotel – its feature pool and quiet pools, walking paths, quick service, and table service locations, maybe ...

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Then & Now: Walt Disney World’s Maelstrom and Frozen Ever After

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Every Guest at Walt Disney World knows that Disney constantly strives to improve and reinvent attractions so that they remain relevant and reflect up-to-date technology. While there are classic attractions that have been in Disney’s Magic Kingdom since opening day, even those have typically been updated over the years. And many original or subsequent rides have been removed completely to make way ...

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Reasons We’d Rather Be at Walt Disney World

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No matter where you call home, no matter how amazing your “real life” is, true Disney fans would always rather be in the most magical place on Earth.  In fact, you might even have a t-shirt or license plate that declares just that.   But what exactly is it about Walt Disney World that has captivated millions of Guests, young and young ...

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Spotlight on: Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs

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Guests with a sweet tooth are in luck – Disney Springs is full of delectable bakeries, candy shops and dessert spots that offer up some of the most tempting sweet treats in Walt Disney World.   Amorette’s Patisserie in Town Center serves up yummy cakes and other dessert specialties that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The Ganachery at The ...

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Navigating the Overwhelming Neighborhoods of Disney Springs

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Walt Disney World’s colossal shopping, dining and entertainment complex occupies an impressive 120 acres, and it’s a destination unto itself.   Disney Springs is the perfect spot for a drink, movie, or bite to eat after a long day in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom theme parks – and it offers unique shopping experiences Guests won’t find ...

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These Are the Best Live Shows at Walt Disney World

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When most Guests think of Walt Disney World, popular attractions are probably the first to spring to mind.   Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest – it’s rides like these that draw Guests into WDW’s theme parks over and over again. And while it’s true that there’s nothing like stepping into the first ...

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Do You Know These Hidden Mickeys in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios?

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You may think your days of hide-and-seek are far behind you, but not at Walt Disney World!   Have you ever noticed a Mickey-shaped head, profile or body on WDW property where it really shouldn’t be? Perhaps it was hidden in otherwise Mickey-free floor tiles, strategically placed in a queue mural, or lurking on shop signage. Congratulations, you’ve found a Hidden ...

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