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Victoria is a Disney-loving, tea-drinking, Math teacher from Liverpool, England. Her motto is 'work hard, Disney harder'! Having taken part in the Disney College Program back in 2010, Victoria's love and appreciation for Walt Disney World only grew, and it's the place where she feels most herself - it's home!

A Temporary Replacement For The Disney Dining Plan?

Minnie and Mickey Mouse beaming next to the Disney Dining Plan logo, Cinderella Castle in the background, capturing the excitement of dining at Walt Disney World.

Disney dining plays a large part of any Walt Disney World Resort vacation for many Guests. This is especially true when Guests realise the extent of the dining options available to them when in the Disney Parks or exploring the Disney Resort hotels. From full-service dining restaurants to quick-service meals, and the many counter service locations to redeem a snack ...

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The Most Underrated Breakfast Spot In Walt Disney World

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When it comes to great breakfast spots around the Walt Disney World Resort, you are never short for choice. In fact, you could say that you are spoiled for choice when it comes to Disney dining. Character Dining Breakfast with Disney characters is always an awesome day to start a Disney day. Dining with Disney princesses in the storybook setting ...

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The Most Magical Souvenir You’ll Get From A Disney Vacation

Minnie Mouse shows off her latest Disney Springs shopping spree, holding colorful bags full of Disney merchandise in front of the iconic welcome sign and surrounded by bright, cheerful flowers.

There are so many wonderful gift shops to browse around Walt Disney World that shopping naturally becomes part of the Disney experience. It’s almost impossible to leave a Disney vacation without having bought at least one souvenir. No matter your age or interests, there is a piece of Disney merchandise for everybody. Here at Disney Tips, we’re a sucker for ...

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Is a Preferred View Worth The Cost When Staying In A Disney Resort?

Mickey and Minnie Mouse take in a spectacular fireworks display over a Disney Resort at night, relishing the vibrant bursts of color across the sky from their exclusive Preferred View spot.

Deciding to stay on Disney property when visiting Walt Disney World can result in paying more for your accommodation than staying elsewhere in Lake Buena Vista. Disney Resorts are classified into three categories: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. This means that there is a Walt Disney World hotel to suit every budget.  Disney Resort Benefits When you choose to be a ...

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The Disney Parades That Guests Don’t Know About

Donald Duck, dressed in his classic blue sailor suit and red bow tie, energizes the crowd with arms raised during a vibrant Disney Parades celebration at Disney Resorts near Fort Wilderness, while elaborately decorated golf carts roll by in the background.

Disney parades are a well-loved part of the Disney experience. During a Walt Disney World vacation, it is customary to claim your spot and watch the Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom at least once. If you haven’t watched the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, can you really say you’ve been to Magic Kingdom? Currently, Guests have the option ...

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Here’s Why You NEED To Go To Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

A glowing Mickey pumpkin lights up Main Street as Cinderella Castle towers in the background, while Minnie Mouse, dressed as a witch alongside her cat, brings extra Halloween magic to Magic Kingdom’s festive nighttime celebration.

This last week has been a very exciting week in the Disney community, particularly for Guests who love Halloween. The Halloween season is a spectacular celebration in the Walt Disney Company. Not only is it celebrated on Halloween night, but celebrations begin in the Walt Disney World Resort in August. And if you think that’s too early, then you’ll be ...

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Make Staying in Multiple Disney Resorts Easy With This Top Tip

Mickey and Minnie Mouse pose with their suitcases in front of the BOARDWALK entrance, setting the scene for an exciting arrival at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort—an iconic Disney World experience that captures all the fun and anticipation of starting your magical vacation.

Walt Disney World really is a destination that has everything to offer. Guests who don’t often visit the destination can find it difficult to see beyond the Disney theme parks. It’s only when you delve a little deeper do you realize that it really does deserve having ‘World’ in its name. So what does in fact make up Walt Disney ...

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Pre-COVID Favorite Returning to Disney Cruise Line

Mickey Mouse and friends sprint along the sparkling shores of Castaway Cay, with the Disney Cruise Line ship gleaming in the distance and palm leaves swaying overhead, embodying runDisney’s lively atmosphere in this magical island setting.

The last two years have brought different times to the Walt Disney Company. From closed Disney theme parks and Resort hotels being forced to stop operating to Disney Cruise Line ships sailing with only Cast Members on board, it’s been a very interesting time for Disney fans. Brighter times have begun to arrive though and feel like a breath of ...

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The Benefits Guests No Longer Receive When Booking A Disney Vacation

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The excitement of booking a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista is real. This is particularly true for this time of year when booking reservations can be made up to 18 months in advance. In the past couple of weeks, the Walt Disney Travel Company has opened its booking window through to October 2, 2023, ...

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Disney Guest Interactions with Cast Members Are About to Become Extra Magical!

Cast member with guest at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Is anyone else finally feeling like the Walt Disney World that we knew pre-Covid times is back with us? New attractions are opening, information about renovations on the horizon is being confirmed, and hugs with our favorite Disney characters are back! Of course, we know that there are things that are still missing, but it seems that they are just ...

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