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Chris Gonzales is a writer and freelance editor who hails from Oklahoma City but full-time RVs with his wife and son. As a family of WDW Passholders, they spend much of their time in Orlando and have become quite knowledgable about the parks. Though their travels take them away from time to time, they always find their way back.

11 Tips for Tackling Magic Kingdom in One Day

Castle Night

4. Stay Until Closing On nights when the park stays open late, you can really get a lot done after the fireworks show but before closing. During these hours you will see a significant drop in wait times, meaning you can ride and do quite a lot. Obviously, these last couple of hours are important, so make sure you stick ...

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How to Find the Right Disney Resort for Your Budget

Polynesian

One of the most fun aspects of planning a trip to Walt Disney World is choosing a resort to stay in. You already know that you want to stay on-property so you can get the full Disney experience, but which one of their resorts is right for your budget? During your research, you may find your head swimming with options ...

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How to Find the Right Disney Resort for Your Budget

Disney's Pop Century Resort

3. Know the Difference Between the Resort Tiers Disney World offers resorts at three main tiers: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. The resorts in each category come in a variety of accommodations and themes/styles. Let’s lay them out below, shall we? Value Resorts are the cheapest of the bunch, with nightly room rates typically falling anywhere in the $100–$200 range, depending ...

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How to Find the Right Disney Resort for Your Budget

Port Orleans Riverside

Moderate Resorts Moderate Resorts, as you might expect, clock in at the middle price point of the three levels, with most rooms running between $200 and $350 a night. They are:     •       Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort     •       Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort     •       Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter     •       Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside ...

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How to Find the Right Disney Resort for Your Budget

Grand Floridian Lobby

Deluxe Resorts Deluxe Resorts are the cream of the crop, and thus the most expensive. If you’re looking for Disney luxury, their Deluxe Resorts are where to find it, but be prepared to pay accordingly. Rooms in these resorts can be found for anything between $350 and $3,300 a night. Now, if we’re being honest, if your vacation plan includes ...

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How to Find the Right Disney Resort for Your Budget

Castle Balloons

2. Know What Time of Year You’ll Be Visiting Depending on which month you choose to visit Disney World, you’ll find that the nightly room rates for all of their resorts swing up and down pretty drastically. If you visit Disney’s resort list page, click through to whichever resort strikes your fancy, and head over to the “Room Rates” tab, ...

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How to Find the Right Disney Resort for Your Budget

1. Know Your Group’s Plans There are many questions to ask of your group, including: How much time will be spent in the room? If no one intends to hang around the resort much, preferring to maximize their time in the parks, a Value Resort is likely the best choice. Will anyone in your group return to WDW soon, or ...

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

Mickey Mouse _ Town Square Theater

7. A Talking Mouse Okay, so of course you are expecting to see plenty of Mickey Mouse in Magic Kingdom. However, you may not realize that guests can now meet a chatty version of our favorite mouse face to face. That’s right, by standing in line at the Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom, you will have the opportunity to ...

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean ride

6. Something for Everyone When thinking of Magic Kingdom, many people envision princesses, fairies, and all things five-year-old girls tend to enjoy. However, while Magic Kingdom does indeed have these things, there is much more to it than that. This amazing park has something for everyone. From pirates and space rangers to thrill rides and incredible shows, nobody in your ...

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

5. Educational Experiences If you’re feeling bad about pulling the kids out of school for a trip to Disney, you might want to throw that guilt out the window. You see, Magic Kingdom—and Disney World in general—has an enormous number of fabulous learning experiences that are sure to educate your kids without them ever even noticing. Try watching the “Muppets ...

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