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7 Things You’ll Love About Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café At Walt Disney World

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe sign in turquoise with Coca-Cola logo, set among trees and sky, a classic Disney World eatery.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café is one of my favorite quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World. From the unique options, especially for a restaurant that is primarily billed as burger place, to the scope of the location, and the live entertainment, there are plenty of things to love about this Tomorrowland gem. [google_ad] 7. Variety As far as quick service ...

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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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11 Things You Must Know About Walt Disney World Resorts

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Choosing accommodations for your Disney vacation can be overwhelming.  Should I stay at a Disney Resort?  Is it worth the extra money?  Usually one of the first decisions you make is if you want to stay at a Disney resort.  Many factors play into making the choice to stay at a Disney property.  It doesn’t have to be stressful though, ...

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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

Colorful Disney-themed Mickey Mouse ear hats, including designs inspired by Cars and Toy Story, are displayed on metal shelves in a store.

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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Fall Room Sale Just Announced! VERY Limited Availability.

The iconic Disney castle with blue spires and waving banners stands tall amid lush trees under a partly cloudy sky—pure magic.

Save up to 25% on rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Fall [google_ad] Offer Details Book Through September 18, 2015 Valid Travel Dates October 4 through November 24, 2015 and November 28 through December 23, 2015. Important Details The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings is based on the non-discounted price for the same room. ...

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2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths and Menus

Festival Center’s bottle-shaped sign pops amid lush greenery and festive décor at Epcot Food & Wine 2015 as guests explore global menus.

Africa Food Choices –Berbere-style beef tenderloin tips with onions, jalapeños, tomato and pap –Buttered chicken with micro cilantro and naan bread Beverage Choices: –Indaba Chenin Blanc –DeMorgenzon DMZ Cabernet Róse –Fairview Pinotage –Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz [google_ad] Australia Food Choices –Grilled sweet and spicy bush berry shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions, and snap peas –Grilled lamb chop with mint pesto ...

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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

A large crowd of people walking through Tomorrowland at a theme park on a sunny day, surrounded by futuristic buildings and colorful signs under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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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