1. Stay at a Disney resort If your first-time trip to Orlando is focused exclusively on visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, staying at a Disney resort is a must. For first time guests, staying on property means that you’ll have Disney cast members on hand to help 24/7 so you’ll be able to ask questions about any part of ...

10. Pirates of the Caribbean Another classic Adventureland attraction that is not to be missed is Pirates of the Caribbean. This attraction comes with memorable show scenes and a catchy pirate tune, and is known for being the last attraction that Walt Disney personally worked on. Despite its popularity, the line moves pretty quickly (and most of the queue is ...

Winnie the Pooh was once quoted as saying, “Nobody can be uncheered by a balloon.” Pooh is a wise bear—balloons almost always bring cheer to their recipients. And Imagineers at Walt Disney World are experts in bringing cheer, fun and fantasy to the over 20 million Guests who visit the Magic Kingdom each and every year. And what do you ...

Walt Disney World knows how to create nostalgia.  And a great example of this is the Liberty Square Riverboat in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.  It’s a beautiful, colonial, steam-powered riverboat, and it’ll instantly transport you to a simpler time, as you cruise along the Rivers of America.  Here are our favorite things about the Liberty Square Riverboat. 7. Come One, Come ...

Grab your “opera glasses”! It’s time to get a seat at Mickey’s PhilharMagic, the entertaining extravaganza located in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. Shown on a 150 ft. high 3-D screen in a beautiful theater, this show is sprinkled with pixie dust from start to finish. Featuring everyone’s favorite Disney animated films, our beloved Disney pals, and lots of laughs, this ...

Tom Sawyer Island is one of the only places in Disney World that you can escape the theme park hustle and bustle and enjoy some more relaxed fun. There are caves and trails to explore, and plenty of fun to be found at Fort Langhorn. This makes for hours of entertainment for people of all ages. Still, not many people ...

8. Character dining experience Who doesn’t love a good character meal? Disney’s character dining restaurants allow guests to dine with everyone from their favorite Disney Jr. pals to Mickey and Minnie, and the princesses. A character breakfast is a magical start to any day in Disney and dinner with the characters can be the perfect way to cap off a ...

Photo Credit: DisneyWorld.com Walt Disney World is known for its amazing food options that include everything from on the go snacks to full service signature dining experiences. Since guests in Walt Disney World are on vacation, they love to indulge in delicious and decadent desserts that feature many different flavors and styles depending on the location where they are sold. ...

While it’s not generally known for bacon, Walt Disney World has a variety of bacon dishes throughout the theme parks and resorts that will thrill even the most dedicated bacon lover in your party.  Some of these foods have subtle hints of bacon, and some are clearly all about the bacon!  There are some surprising sweet options, and even one ...

I’ve always loved the Enchanted Tiki Room but, to be honest, I used to be a little embarrassed about it!  It’s an old attraction and definitely not on the cutting edge of theme park entertainment, but there is something that’s really endearing about it.  Yesterday I was talking to some coworkers who had all been to Disney World recently and ...