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3. BBQ Brisket Melt At Toy Story Land you’ll get the best of both worlds. Yes, you’ll shrink to the size of a “child’s play-thing” upon entering, but you’ll still retain the luxury of being able to indulge in scrumptious food. Just remember that this is something Woody and his friends aren’t able to do! The BBQ Brisket Melt – a ...

Toy Story Land is more rootin’ tootin’ fun than anyone ever imagined, with its attractions Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers having gone down a blast. And then there are the characters – including the Green Army Patrol – not to mention all the awesome new merchandise. With any themed land there also comes a themed eatery. Woody’s Lunch Box offers a “roundup” ...

2. The Design The central hub – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station – will be inspired by the open-air village marketplaces of the real Caribbean (don’t expect pirates, though). Its design will also mirror that of the resort itself, and you’ll be able to admire its gorgeous waterfront setting in between your gondola trips. Naturally, most of the gondola stations will ...

It’s fair to say that Walt Disney World Resort has been pretty busy lately, and will continue to be for quite some time. This year has already seen the unveiling of the color-soaked Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fall 2019 will mark the arrival of the ground-breaking Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. With upcoming attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway ...

2. Split Your Days in Half With four theme parks and more to explore, Walt Disney World Resort can be utterly exhausting (no wonder Princess Aurora is always out for the count). So splitting your days in half – in other words, heading back to your Disney Resort Hotel for some much-needed timeouts – makes a lot of sense. Just ...

Let’s Recap! 5. Take Advantage of Big Shows While experiencing parades or one of the night-time illuminations will offer you a welcome break from the moving crowds, they won’t see you escape them altogether. Typically, major events are crowd-magnets – understandably so, too. And though you’ll want to experience them yourself, at the same time it pays to be “Disney-smart”. ...

There are many ways to avoid the worst of the crowds at Walt Disney World Resort, such as skipping peak times like Summer Break and Christmas. But if you’re happy to visit during these busy periods, then “be their guest”! After all, they’re are as awesome as any other time of year, and the truth is you’ll likely be overwhelmed ...

4. Enjoy Extra Magic Hours Being a guest at a Disney Resort Hotel certainly has its perks. Not only will you receive complimentary transportation to the Disney Parks (no, not via magic carpet), you’ll be able to enjoy Extra Magic Hours (at select resorts). You’ll have access to one of the four parks each day before they’re open or after ...

3. It Extends Attraction Experiences Who’d have ever thought that there would be an app that extends attractions? As you wait to board your favorite ride, you can enjoy in-queue games appropriate to that ride which will see you enjoy new elements of it before it even starts. At Toy Story Land, experience Toy Story Mania!’s Playset Party, for starters! ...

Let’s Recap! 9. It Doesn’t Disengage You From Reality Unlike most other apps on your phone, the purpose of the Play Disney Parks app isn’t to distract you from the real world. And while it has been designed to keep you occupied, its aim is to encourage you to interact with your physical surroundings – including those in your group. ...