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When you think of Walt Disney World, you may imagine a vacation destination for families. You would be correct. However, you might be surprised to see many couples, singles, and even groups of adults of all ages, traveling without children. Having gone to Disney many times with my wife, I can attest to the fact that Disney is full of ...

Whether you are planning your first trip to Walt Disney World or your 50th, you want it to be special. In your mind, you picture perfect weather, low crowds, delicious food and short lines. Reality is a bit different. However, it’s always good to have a plan. Here are 10 steps to planning the perfect (OK, near-perfect) trip to the ...

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida is a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience for many and it doesn’t come cheap! Some go to Disney World without knowing what to expect or what pitfalls to avoid. While Disney will give you many wonderful experiences, here are a few you should try to avoid. 1) Sleeping In – A Disney World vacation is ...

Do you enjoy Downtown Disney (soon to be Disney Springs)? There is certainly much to do at this dining/shopping/entertainment area. Unfortunately, at night, the crowds can be overwhelming. Are you aware that there is a second (albeit smaller) dining/shopping/entertainment venue at Disney World? If you’ve never been, you should check out Disney’s Boardwalk area. Located on Crescent Lake, the Boardwalk ...

Epcot is Walt Disney World’s second theme park. It opened in October of 1982. Although it is not exactly what Walt Disney had imagined, it has proved to be one of the world’s most popular theme parks. When Walt Disney died in December of 1966, the Disney imagineers were unsure of what to do with Walt’s vision for EPCOT. Eventually, ...

Every year, millions of people from around the world visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It is the most popular vacation destination in the world. What is it about Disney World that motivates people to spend thousands of dollars and travel great distances to take their family to this central Florida theme park mecca? Why, it’s the Disney ...

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida requires some planning. One of the first things you must consider is where to stay. An even more basic question is, do we stay onsite at a Disney hotel or offsite to save money? While Disney hotels are generally more expensive than offsite hotels, the advantages in staying onsite are worth considering. ...

Most Americans and many foreigners have heard of Walt Disney World in Florida. Still, most people have never been there, or maybe went once many years ago. That doesn’t stop many from forming an opinion about the “Vacation Kingdom”. Certainly, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but many things you hear are simply not true. As someone who has been ...

Many years ago, I made a startling discovery. After several trips to Walt Disney World, I discovered there are thousands upon thousands (millions?) of people just like me! That is, people who are obsessed with planning their next trip to Walt Disney World. Hi, my name is Jimmie and I’m a Disney fanatic! Every Disney trip I plan starts with ...

One of the best things about a Walt Disney World vacation is the abundance of nighttime entertainment. The Magic Kingdom has the Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes fireworks show, Epcot has the spectacular Illuminations, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios has Fantasmic!, an incredible adventure featuring Mickey Mouse, as he battles the Disney villains for supremacy of his own dreams. Unfortunately, ...