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. 8. 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 ...

Formerly known as the Disney Village Marketplace and then Downtown Disney, Disney Springs has developed over the past ten years into a shopping, dining, and entertainment extravaganza.  Whether you’re in Orlando and just want a little taste of the Disney Spirit, or you’re looking to complement your Disney vacation, Disney Springs has something for you.  There’s a lot there, and ...

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 ...

1. FastPass+ To guarantee a seat for Rivers of Light, reserve a FastPass for the show on My Disney Experience. FastPass guests are seated before standby guests, so you’ll have no problems getting a seat and you’ll have your first pick of a seat. Just remember that Rivers of Light typically takes place when or just after the park closes, ...

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 ...

You already know that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is so much more than just a place to “see the animals.” It’s a beautiful theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida that thousands of animals call home, but it’s also a place to delve deeper into your understanding of what’s involved in the daily care and keeping of ...