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8 Facts And Secrets About Walt Disney World Fireworks

Spectacular fireworks light up Cinderella Castle at night in Walt Disney World, dazzling guests amid the magical surroundings.

No one loves fireworks more than Disney. As a matter of fact, Disney is the largest consumer of fireworks annually in North America. From its first fireworks show in Disneyland in 1956, Disney is constantly searching for new ways to show guests spectacular firework displays that are almost guaranteed to tug the heartstrings. With meticulously planned bursts of brilliant color ...

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Top 7 Pro Tips For Disney Vacation Club At Walt Disney World

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We are big fans of DVC, which is why we bought into multiple resorts.  We love the perks that you get as a member, and love the great excuse to visit as often as we can!  It can really save you money if you already like to stay Deluxe when you are on property.  Here are our top 7 pro ...

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8 Facts and Secrets About Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue entrance with FastPass+ and Stand-By lanes, bustling guests, and lush greenery at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Immensely popular with both young and older guests alike, Star Tours-The Adventures Continue invites you to experience the Star Wars universe via a 3-D motion- simulated galactic flight. From the moment you enter the lush, dark forests of Endor and come in contact with the enormous AT-AT, through the winding queue of the amazingly detailed and busy starport, you are ...

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6 Underrated Attractions At Walt Disney World’s Epcot

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Guests who vacation in Walt Disney World love to spend most of their time in the four theme parks enjoying unique attractions and experiences. Of the four theme parks, Epcot is a favorite of many guests as it combines two unique sections to form one amazing park. The front portion of Epcot is home to Future World where technology and ...

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8 Facts & Secrets About Disney Princess Meet & Greets

Sleeping Beauty twirls in her iconic pink gown on stage before the castle, enchanting Disneyland guests with a magical performance.

Meeting their favorite Disney princess is a favorite moment for so many girls of all ages.  We grew up with our favorite princess and it is a truly magical moment to get to actually talk to her and carry on a conversation.  There is a lot that goes into meeting these princesses and a lot of preparation.  Here are 8 ...

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Ten Lies About Disney World

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9. Cast members will watch your kids for you Disney does offer some excellent childcare services, however these services come from cast members whose job it is to watch your children, not any cast member you happen to see. While safety is indeed a huge priority for any Disney cast member, watching your children is really not part of your ...

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Ten Lies About Disney World

Disney FastPass+ Entrance sign with clock above and Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella art below—essential for Disney park first-timers.

10. Fastpass costs money One “lie,” or misconception that I occasionally heard during my college program was from guests who did not use Fastpass until the end of their trip, because they assumed that it cost money. I assume this misconception occurs simply because other theme parks do generally charge for similar services, however Fastpass at Walt Disney World is ...

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7 Facts & Secrets About Test Track At Walt Disney World

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As one of the top attractions in Epcot, Test Track gives guests the ability to virtually design and road test a customized car. As the vehicles speed by on the outside track, guests typically hear the thrilling attraction before they see it.  Test Track opened in Epcot in March of 1999, replacing the World of Motion attraction that was an ...

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7 Facts And Secrets About The Great Movie Ride

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  By Caitlin Corsello One of the most iconic and popular attractions in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is The Great Movie Ride which brings guests directly into some of the most famous Hollywood films. It is fitting that The Great Movie Ride can be found at the end of Hollywood Boulevard when guests enter into the park as Disney’s Hollywood Studios ...

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8 Disney Pro Tips For Free Dining At Walt Disney World

Sunshine Seasons" sign with vibrant sunburst greets guests at EPCOT, inviting you into this colorful Disney dining spot.

1) Research the dining plan Before you decide to book a trip to Walt Disney World using the free dining promotion, you’ll want to do your research and make sure the dining plan is something you’d actually be interested in. Many guests are not extremely knowledgeable about the dining plans before booking their trips, and without any prior knowledge it’s ...

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