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10 Things You Probably Hadn’t Thought To Pack In Your Park Bag…But Should At Walt Disney World

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A Walt Disney World vacation can be a magical trip from the start to end, but packing for it can be stressful. Guests can only pack so much, especially now with the strictly enforced airline weight limits, so packing is a crucial task to nail. While many guests pack the normal things for a trip to Walt Disney World like ...

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7 Newbie Tips For Walt Disney World

Two kids ride together in a double stroller at Disney World, surrounded by crowds—ideal for families planning park visits.

7. Don’t rush Taking your time is an important trip for anyone visiting Walt Disney World, but it applies to newbies especially who may be overwhelmed by all there is to do and feel the need to rush to try to get everything done. While rushing may allow you to fit more attractions into one visit, I find that taking ...

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6 Best Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Value Resort

Giant cartoon Dalmatian statue with blue collar and red tag at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, perfect for family photo ops.

6. Theming Okay, so the theming at the value resorts may not be everyone’s favorite, but when compared to the non-Disney alternative of a budget style motel, the theming looks pretty good. The larger than life icons that add to the design of the value resorts are really eye catching, and actually make these resorts more unique than some of ...

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11 Things You May Not Know About Walt Disney World Dining Plan

Classic Disney comfort food: fried chicken, mini donuts, macaroni, mashed potatoes, and dip—served at Walt Disney World.

Disney Dining Plans are a popular way to turn your trip into an All-Inclusive vacation.  These dining plans must be booked through Magic Your Way Vacation Packages.  They offer a variety of packages that include dining credits for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner at most Disney dining locations.  You can use the dining plan to create a vacation full of ...

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6 Tips For Affording A Walt Disney World Vacation

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Sometimes that dream Disney vacation feels a bit unreachable.  Those nostalgic Disney World commercials on television and of course the adorable puppy dog eyes from your children asking to meet Mickey.  They are all eating away at you with the single burning question.  How can I afford a Disney trip for my family?  Here are six tips to help you ...

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7 Things You Must Know Before You Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation

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There are a few things I have learned to help make planning a Disney Vacation a bit easier.  These tips can sometimes be overlooked in the grand scheme of trip planning.  It can be the difference between being that cheerful laughing family headed back on the Disney monorail or the wiped out and glazed over one.  We all know that ...

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Survival Tips: Make The Most Out Of A Crowded Day At Walt Disney World

Guests fill the plaza at Disney World, gathering around the Partners statue amid festive park decorations on a busy day.

6. Understand that crowds are inevitable Realizing how crowded Walt Disney World can sometimes be might leave you with some sense of disappointment. Before booking your next vacation do some research into which times of the year will be the most crowded. If you must travel during a peak tourism season in Orlando, come to terms with the fact that ...

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Survival Tips: When Park Guests Are Rude At Walt Disney World

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Politely confront them (depending on the situation) It’s important to know which situation is acceptable to confront the offender when someone is rude to you at a theme park. If someone steps right in front of you at the spot you’ve just been camping out at for an hour to see the parade, it is generally acceptable to say something ...

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10 Must Read Tricks for Tackling Disney With Young Kids

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by Brittany DiCologero 10. Know that your first trip with kids will be different If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World since you had children, your next trip might not be quite like the ones you remember. If you’re used to going nonstop while you’re in the parks, and rising early and staying out late, a trip with kids ...

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10 Awesome Tips For Your Best Walt Disney World Vacation Ever

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Guests spend months planning and looking forward to their Walt Disney World vacations, from the attractions that they want to experience to the foods that they want to try. With so much to do and see while exploring the four parks and resorts, guests might lose track of some simple tips or tasks that can make all the difference in ...

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