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A trip to Walt Disney World can be an escape from the worries and troubles of everyday life. It’s nice to relax and enjoy your time in the Disney “bubble”. However, there are life lessons to be learned at Disney, both for children and adults. Here are 5 life lessons Walt Disney World can teach us. Can you think of ...

One of the most important things you need to do before your Walt Disney World vacation is check the scheduled park hours. Preliminary operating hours can be found as early as six months in advance. It’s also important to periodically check park hours as your vacation approaches, in case of changes or additions. Understanding how Disney park hours work will ...

The Magic Kingdom was Disney World’s first park, opening in 1971. It was patterned after California’s Disneyland. The Disney Imagineers (imagination + engineer) go to great lengths to transport the guest into the magic. Most guests miss the details in their hurry to experience the attractions. Next time you’re in the Magic Kingdom, look around at the details. Here are ...

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida is not complete without a ride aboard one of its most iconic attractions, Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Adults and children alike will enjoy spinning around New Fantasyland, going up and down as much as you please! The vivid colors, the music, the atmosphere, the laughter (and maybe some dizziness) will all add ...

The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is the most popular family vacation destination in the world. It consists of 4 theme parks, 2 waterparks, 2 shopping/dining/entertainment venues, 5 golf courses and over 20 resort hotels. There is something for everyone at the “Vacation Kingdom”. For thrill junkies, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the place to be! If someone in ...

The Walt Disney World theme parks are full of classic attractions. One of the best is Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom. Pirates is suitable for families and appropriate for almost all ages. *Some youngsters might be frightened by the dark surroundings and the loud noises, especially during the battle scene, but generally, this is a ...

So, you’ve decided to take a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida! Now, it’s time to start planning. When will you go? Where will you stay? Where will you eat? If you’ve never been before, you may be planning to just show up and do whatever feels right on that day. During certain times of the year, that might ...

In the most basic sense, Walt Disney World resort hotels fall into 3 categories: Value, Moderate and Deluxe. In the moderate category, there are 4 hotels: Coronado Springs, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter. Disney’s moderate resorts hit the “sweet spot” in terms of price and amenities, compared to other resort categories. Here are 9 Reasons ...

Epcot is the second of four theme parks built at Walt Disney World. It opened as EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982, and spans 300 acres, more than twice the size of the Magic Kingdom. The acronym stands for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”. It is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, technological innovation and international culture, and is ...

A trip to Walt Disney World is exciting and possibly a once-in-a-lifetime event for your family. If you are planning your first trip, or just haven’t been in a long time, you may not be aware of the size and scope of the “Most Magical Place on Earth”. You will benefit greatly from doing a little pre-trip research and listening ...