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Author Archives: Stacy Milford

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.

Do You Know These Secrets About Disney Resort Hotels?

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If you’ve stayed on Walt Disney World property before, you probably have at least a passing acquaintance with Disney’s Resort Hotels.   You might even find it a breeze to identify each Resort Hotel by category (Value Resort, Moderate Resort, Deluxe Resort or Deluxe Villa Resort). And if you’re like us, maybe you even enjoy Resort-hopping while on a WDW vacation, ...

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These Are the Best Walt Disney World Attraction Songs

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A hit theme song isn’t absolutely necessary for a Walt Disney World attraction to become popular, but it sure doesn’t hurt.   Imagine It’s a Small World without its endlessly irritating/endearing (depending on which side of the fence you’re on) eponymous theme song, for example. Without the earworm, wanted or not, would it even be the same ride? Thankfully, whether you’re ...

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These Are the Most Iconic Sounds in Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World was designed to be enjoyed using all of our senses. Imagineers know that our sense of smell, for example, can create wonderfully powerful memories for Guests. And just as there are key scents that can immediately make you think of a specific ride, shop, or Resort Hotel, there are also certain sounds that make a Guest returning ...

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Backstage Tours We Wish Would Return to Walt Disney World

As someone who writes about Walt Disney World and is in the midst of planning her next Disney vacation, I’ve been keeping a close eye as restaurants, shows, attractions, and experiences reopen on property.   Every “unavailable” description online that finally turns into “available” months after Walt Disney World’s reopening has me turning cartwheels (figuratively, not literally. No one wants to ...

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Backstage Tours Returning to Walt Disney World

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If you’re a repeat Guest at Walt Disney World, you’re probably always on the lookout for fresh and exciting ways to experience more magic at your home-away-from-home.  Did you know that there are dozens of new adventures to discover as part of Disney’s Enchanting Extras Collection? Perfect for Guests who already know a lot about Disney’s theme parks and hunger ...

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Have You Tried These Activities at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels?

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If you’ve ever been a Guest at a Walt Disney World Value Resort, Moderate Resort, Deluxe Resort, or Deluxe Villa Resort, you might be familiar with some of the amazing amenities and recreational opportunities that come with a stay on Disney property.   To mention just a few, you’ll find highly-themed feature pools, quiet pools, jogging trails, movies under the stars, ...

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Have You Eaten at These Romantic Spots in Disney Springs?

Sure, it’s Valentine’s Day next month, but truth be told, we never need an excuse to visit a romantic bar, lounge, or restaurant at Walt Disney World. Stunning water views,  exquisitely beautiful décor, an intimate, cozy feel, the perfect menu or wine list – there are lots of factors that make an eatery romantic.   Luckily, Walt Disney World’s entertainment, dining and shopping ...

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Have You Tried These Romantic Restaurants in Walt Disney World Resort Hotels?

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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are understandably the main draw for the vast majority of Guests. But, at the risk of having my Disney card revoked, I must admit that resort-hopping is my guilty pleasure while vacationing at WDW.   Nothing makes me happier than hopping on a water taxi, gondola or monorail and ...

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