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If you’re like me, a big part of your trip to Walt Disney World is enjoying the food. From tasty snacks like popcorn, Dole Whips and candied apples, to well-themed restaurants such as 50’s Prime Time Café, Sci-Fi Dine In Theater, and the Be Our Guest Restaurant, Disney World is a food lover’s delight! One of my favorite areas to ...

You are probably familiar with the classic Disney attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean. The original version at Disneyland, which opened in 1967, was the last attraction whose construction was overseen by Walt Disney himself; he died three months before it opened. The ride was replicated at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 1973. In the early 2000’s, this attraction inspired the ...

If you are considering a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, perhaps your biggest decision will be when to go. Crowd levels fluctuate throughout the year, usually in conjunction with the school year. Believe it or not, there are advantages to going during busy times. Crowds are high at certain times for a reason. Something exciting is happening at ...

For many, a Disney World vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime event. You spend months, even years saving and planning for a trip to “The Most Magical Place on Earth”. With that much effort invested, you’ll want to use your time wisely. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your Disney vacation. 10. What time of year to ...

If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you’ll want to make sure you have some sort of a plan, so that you don’t waste time and money. The amount of planning is up to you, but it is important to have at least a basic idea of what you’d like to do. When picking which park to ...

“It’s something that will never be finished, something that I can keep developing…and adding to.”—Walt Disney Walt Disney said this about his first theme park, Disneyland in California. Even though he passed away before Disney World in Florida was completed, the Disney Imagineers have continued to abide by this principle. No matter how often you go, there’s always something new ...

So, you’ve decided to take the family to Walt Disney World in Florida. How exciting! At some point during your planning, you will have to decide on purchasing tickets. Disney World ticket options are many and can be confusing, especially to first-time guests. To help you get started, here are the basics, along with a few tips to ensure you ...

The perfect way to cap off any day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is to enjoy the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! Set in an open-air amphitheater behind Tower of Terror, Fantasmic! can host as many as 10,000 guests. The show stars Mickey Mouse, along with a slew of your favorite Disney characters, in a battle of good vs. evil against your favorite ...

What?!?! You’ve never been to Disney World? Here are the 5 things you just have to do! Most people have at least heard of Walt Disney World, located near Orlando, Florida. After all, the Disney brand is everywhere! If you haven’t been there yourself, you likely know someone who has. For someone who is planning their first trip to the ...

For those of us who love Walt Disney World, our “real” life is spent thinking about and planning our next trip. We daydream about past trips and what we want to do next time. Some even live by the motto, “I work to pay for my Disney trips!” However, some things about our Disney trips are just unbearable. Here are ...