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6.  Go on Safari Have you ever been on an African safari?  Me neither.  Chances are, most of us never will.  Through Disney magic, you can!  Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can experience Kilimanjaro Safaris, where you will ride in a large jeep-like vehicle through the plains of Africa.  Along the way, you will see lions, giraffes, hippos, zebras, ...

7.  Dine in Beast’s Castle Have you ever watched “Beauty and the Beast”?  Like Belle, wouldn’t you just love to explore the Beast Castle?  At the Magic Kingdom, you can!  The Be Our Guest Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The castle has three rooms whose names relate directly to the film: The West Wing, The Ballroom and ...

3.  Dine with Cinderella Cinderella Castle is the most photographed icon in the world!  Wouldn’t you like to go inside?  You can!  Have a meal upstairs with Cinderella and friends while you enjoy your royal surroundings.  You can even see out into the Magic Kingdom from your table.  It’s an experience all Disney fans should have!  Photo credit www.disdom.com

4.  Meeting Mickey Mouse *Spoiler alert!  Cover your children’s eyes and ears!  It’s just a person in a costume.  Nevertheless, meeting the Big Cheese is like meeting any other celebrity.  It’s life-changing!  No matter your age, young or not so young, you must meet Mickey Mouse!  If you’re able, take your kids to see talking Mickey at the Magic Kingdom.  ...

1.  Nighttime Spectaculars Disney World veterans know from experience that the nighttime shows at Disney are not to be missed!  I promise you, you’ve never seen anything like Wishes in the Magic Kingdom.  Even the most hardened and cynical person can’t help but be moved by the spectacular beauty of Cinderella Castle, framed by synchronized fireworks and a beautiful musical ...

2.  Staying at a Magic Kingdom resort The Walt Disney World resort encompasses 47 square miles!  Within its property boundaries are roughly 30 hotels, ranging from budget prices to the extravagant.  As in all real estate, location is key.  It doesn’t come cheap, but if you want a life-changing experience, stay at one of the Magic Kingdom resorts.  If you’re ...

Walt Disney World in central Florida is known as the “Vacation Kingdom” and the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, and rightly so.  Millions of people visit Disney World every year.  It has become a right-of-passage for American families.  Because Disney World is so large and always changing, it is nearly impossible to see and do it all.  Whether it’s your ...

17.  Enjoy your resort Your Disney hotel has a lot to offer, with restaurants, swimming, shopping, etc.  Make time to enjoy the “magic” at your hotel. 

18.  Souvenirs It has been said that everything at Disney begins with a line and ends with a cash register, LOL!  Seriously, shopping at Disney is a big part of the fun.  Budget some souvenir money for your family ($50-$100 per person?).  

19. Disney Springs Formerly Downtown Disney/Pleasure Island, the newly expanded Disney Springs is host to dozens of shops, restaurants and activities for the whole family.  Plan a day (or evening) here.   No park admission is required.