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8. Come Prepared for Meet-and-Greets Meet-and-greets with characters are an amazing part of any Disney vacation. After all, who wouldn’t love meeting their favorite princess or a member of the “fab five”? You can make your character encounters even better by heading to the parks prepared by packing something for the characters to sign. While many people use autograph books, ...

7. Invest in a Tour For an incredible day that is packed full of memories, consider booking one of the whirlwind Magic Kingdom tours offered by Disney. These tours allow you to wander the park with a knowledgeable guide and even skip lines for popular rides. This extra bit of magic does come with a pretty hefty price tag, but in ...

6. Get Sprinkled with Pixie Dust A fun freebie you won’t want to miss, being sprinkled with a little bit of pixie dust is a memorable experience no matter how old or young you happen to be. To find this special dust and have a bit of it sprinkled on your head, simply head to the Harmony Barber Shop on ...

3. Share Memorable Moments Anybody who spends any time at all in the Disney parks is bound to make some pretty incredible memories. Therefore, those parents who make a point of visiting the parks on a regular basis are sure to share plenty of memorable moments with their kids. This is an amazing gift that will last a lifetime.

2. Encourage Dreaming Big “When you wish upon a star…” is a phrase heard regularly around the Disney parks. Die-hard Disney regulars understand that wishing truly is a powerful thing. While most realize that hard work and dedication are also contributing factors to success in anything, they encourage their children to wish and dream as big as they can. After ...

1. Never Let the Magic Die Nobody can spend every moment of every day in Walt Disney World. Fortunately, Disney lovers everywhere find ways to keep the magic alive even when they must return to their daily routine. Notes on princess stationery left in lunchboxes, Mickey Mouse waffles for breakfast, and Pixie dust sprinkled under the pillow after the tooth fairy ...

10. Look at the World With Wonder All kids are filled with wonder as they look at the new and exciting world around them. The fact that Disney fans are able to look at the world through a child’s eyes and understand the sense of wonder they feel is priceless and provides a wonderful bonding opportunity.

9. Feed Curiosity Disney lovers understand that much of what fueled the making of the Disney movies and parks was Walt’s curiosity. Therefore, these parents tend to encourage their child’s curiosity by feeding it. This happens both in the Disney parks at such attractions as the World Showcase and The Hall of Presidents, as well as at home.

8. Foster Creativity The Disney company simply would not exist without creativity. Creativity is the pulse behind everything the company does. Disney fans tend to recognize this and encourage creative play every chance they get. After all, they might have the next big animator on their hands!

7. Value Imagination Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Disney lovers take this quote very seriously, and because every parent wants their child to do big things, these parents very deliberately encourage their children to grow active imaginations. After all, how will they do big things if they don’t first dream them?