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Don has a huge passion for All Things Disney, and is fortunate to be the husband of a Disney-obsessed wife and father to five Disney-loving children. A former TV writer in Los Angeles, Don visited the Disneyland Resort several times a week as an Annual Passholder before moving to Orlando and becoming an Annual Passholder at Walt Disney World as well. He finally gave in to his passion and became a Disney World Cast Member, working his way up to Disney Trainer in the Transportation Department where he worked for three years. Don is excited to share his love and knowledge of Disney here on DisneyFanatic.com!

We’ve Ranked 30 Attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Splash Mountain

Ask a hundred Magic Kingdom guests to rank their favorite attractions in the park, and you’re bound to get a hundred totally different lists. It’s not surprising.  Given the depth of feeling that Disney guests have for their favorite attractions, any list that ranks them is sure to be controversial.  With the imminent (hopefully) closing of Stitch’s Great Escape, the ...

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How To Help Keep Your Family Safe On Future Trips To Disney World

Castle Balloons

While Disney Springs has started a phased reopening, the rest of Disney World Resort remains closed until further notice. But don’t worry – now’s the time to consider how you’ll keep yourself and your family safe during your future visit. Full disclaimer – we aren’t experts on the pandemic! This article will simply put forward some common sense tips to ...

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The Newest Additions To Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park

Galactic Starcruiser

2. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – Coming 2021! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is set to break new ground when it lands next year near Disney’s Hollywood Studios (not actual ground when it lands, of course). This 2-night experience will immerse you deeper into the Star Wars universe than any movie, show, comic book or attraction has ever done so far. But where does one ...

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The Newest Additions To Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park

Lightning McQueen Racing Academy

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone many changes over the past few years. Back in summer 2019 – which it isn’t even that long, long ago in theme park years – it welcomed the whimsical and wonderful Toy Story Land into its backyard (or Andy’s for that matter). And little over a year later, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge made an epic ...

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Love Is In The Air – A Collection of The 10 Best Proposals At Disney Parks

Disney Proposal _ DisneyFanatic.com

While Disney theme parks feature some memorable taglines such as “The Happiest Place on Earth” and “The Most Magical Place on Earth”, some Disney fans add a moniker of their own – The Most Romantic Place on Earth.  Rather than just being a place for kids or families to have fun, Disney has played such a big role in some ...

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We’ve Ranked All 30 Attractions At Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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24. The Hall of Presidents Educational from both technological and historical perspectives, The Hall of Presidents delivers a presentation on the United States presidency, a recitation of the Gettysburg address, and speeches from both George Washington and the U.S.’s current sitting president, along with actual artifacts from past presidents.  So while it might get your child some extra credit at ...

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We’ve Ranked All 30 Attractions At Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

it's a small world

20. “it’s a small world” The song will get stuck in your head and you’ll be lucky if you can get it out even after you’ve been back home for two weeks.  Nonetheless, the “it’s a small world” ride is steeped in Disney tradition as it was part of the 1964 World’s Fair that provided a proving ground for several ...

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We’ve Ranked All 30 Attractions At Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Hunny

15. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Hop into a giant hunny pot and you’re on your way through the classic tales of Winnie the Pooh in this fun dark ride that makes use of classic Disney ride technology and effects.  Meet Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore along the way, along with everyone’s favorite stuffed bear.  But watch out for ...

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We’ve Ranked All 30 Attractions At Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Peter Pan Loading

10. Peter Pan’s Flight Hop aboard a galleon and set sail over the city of London on your way to Never Land in this ride that is a perennial fan favorite.  Peter Pan’s Flight takes you on an adventure to join Peter, Wendy, John, and Michael as they fly to the second star on the right and straight on ‘til ...

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We’ve Ranked All 30 Attractions At Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Haunted Mansion

5. Haunted Mansion “Kindly step all the way in, please, and make room for everyone.  There’s no turning back now.”  And why would you want to?  The Haunted Mansion is an attraction that utilizes an array of special effects both old and new to take you into some happy haunting grounds in your Doom Buggy.  But beware of hitchhiking ghosts; ...

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