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8. Gran Fiesta Tour I think that Mickey would give two thumbs up to his pal Donald’s ride in the Mexico pavilion. The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros is one of my family’s favorite experiences in Epcot. It’s a cute and cultural boat ride that’s never too busy—often you can walk right on!  Photo credit Donald.  

9. Fantasmic When Hollywood Studios devotes an entire amphitheater to a show, you know it’s gotta be good! Fireworks, lasers, live action, and water screens come together to form an unforgettable recounting of Mickey’s dreams (and nightmares!). He’d want you to see it, for sure!  

10. Holiday Party When Mickey throws a party, he pulls out all the stops! Take him up on his invitation for either the Not So Scary Halloween Party or the Very Merry Christmas Party sometime. You’ll get extra special treats, exclusive shows and parades, and more access to all your favorite rides and characters. It’s how Mickey would want you ...

Disney World is full of dozens of lovable characters, but the most famous celebrity is definitely Mickey Mouse. In fact Disney World just wouldn’t be the same without the iconic ears of Mickey Mouse. His presence is everywhere, but what would be on Mickey’s top ten list? Here’s what we think that Mickey would want you to do while on ...

1. Chef Mickey’s If Mickey’s cooking something up, then you know it’s gonna be good! Chef Mickey’s in the Contemporary Resort is one of the most popular character meals for good reason. The food is comfortable and the company is spectacular! But if you can’t get a reservation for Chef Mickey’s, Mickey would approve of other character meals too such ...

2. Walt: One Man’s Dream Wander through this inspirational display in Hollywood Studios to see the history of Walt and, of course, Mickey. One Man’s Dream is bound to make you marvel at Walt’s tenacity and in turn dare to dream bigger dreams of your own. Mickey would insist!

If you’re in the throes of Disney World vacation planning, be sure to check out the following 8 things that you may not have known…

1. There are Four Parks OK, so you may have already realized that you don’t just “go to Disney World”. Technically, on a park day you go to either Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom—four distinct parks within Disney World. Disney newbies are often surprised when they realize they’ll need separate tickets to each of the four separate ...

2. You Can Make Reservations NOW If you know when you wish to travel, you should go ahead and make your reservations. If there is a new promotion that works in your favor, call Disney’s Guest Services and they will adjust your total due. Also, you’re not required to pay for your entire vacation all at once. You must pay ...

3. You Never Have to Pay Full Price There are lots of ways to save on the total price of your WDW vacation. Search this site for “save money” and plenty of tips will pop up. My personal favorites include signing up for a Disney Rewards Visa card (we use the reward points to buy annual passes each year) and ...