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Author Archives: Brittany DiCologero

Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

10 Things You May Not Know About Visiting Disney World

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3. You can use FastPasses for shows and character meet and greets But unless you are really interested in meeting these characters, we wouldn’t recommend it. FastPasses for shows simply get you into the seating area before standby guests. While this often means you’ll have a “better” seat there really isn’t a bad view from any seat at a Disney ...

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10 Things You May Not Know About Visiting Disney World

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Planning your next trip to Walt Disney World already? While you’re covering the basics of where to stay and what to do, be sure to check out our picks for those extra details you may not know for your visit to Walt Disney World: 10. You should plan and book early A Walt Disney World vacation requires a lot of ...

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Mistakes Rookies Make At Walt Disney World

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5. Paying for transportation I can think of a few instances when I think paying for transportation is acceptable. For instance, the time that we were staying at All Star Movies, but had been at the Boardwalk at Jellyrolls until they closed. We would have had to get a bus from the Boardwalk to Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs)  and ...

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Mistakes Rookies Make At Walt Disney World

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10. Going over budget Any vacation is expensive, and a Disney vacation is no different– and of course no one wants to go over their budget. I always save money throughout the year on Disney gift cards, then when I’m on vacation I use up the gift cards before I start using any of my other money. 11. Eating the ...

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Mistakes Rookies Make At Walt Disney World

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New to Walt Disney World? No worries! You’re sure to have a great time when visiting the parks. Just don’t make these rookie mistakes: 1. Sleeping in too late I fully understand wanting to sleep in, especially when you’re on vacation but Disney really just isn’t the place to do it unfortunately. I think the early morning hours are one ...

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12 Helpful Tips For A Successful Day At Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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Disney’s Magic Kingdom can be hectic and overwhelming, but it certainly doesn’t have to be! With a little bit of advance planning and some tips on navigating the park, visiting the Magic Kingdom is a breeze. 12. Arrive early The Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, which means that even on a “slow” ...

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How to Enjoy Walt Disney World Parks When They’re Crowded

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4. Use single rider lines Another way to get onto popular rides without a Fastpass during crowded days in the parks is to use the single rider lines. Select attractions offer single rider lines where you can wait in a much shorter line in exchange for filling in an extra seat next to other guests. Just remember that if you ...

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How to Enjoy Walt Disney World Parks When They’re Crowded

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7. Make advanced dining reservations Even on a day with average crowds, making advanced dining reservations is the best way to make sure you’ll get a table at some of your favorite Disney restaurants. On a crowded day though, your chances of getting a table without a reservation are even more slim. Moreover, knowing you’ll have a table to relax ...

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