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Walt Disney was always fond of animals and wanted to involve live animals in his theme parks. It wasn’t until 32 years after his passing that his dream finally came to fruition, with Disney World’s fourth theme park, the Animal Kingdom. Often overlooked by central Florida guests, here are 10 reasons you should visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom on your next ...

While the theme parks at Walt Disney World have many great restaurants, don’t overlook the dining possibilities at the Disney resort hotels. Here are my top 5 restaurant choices outside the Disney parks. 1. Boma – Located at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House, this family restaurant serves both breakfast and dinner, buffet style. Inspired by African cultures and influences, ...

Planning a trip to Disney World, and feeling overwhelmed? There’s certainly a lot to consider before leaving home. What tickets to purchase is a big part of the decision-making process. No one wants to pay for something they won’t use or need. Here are some tips to help you understand the myriad of ticket choices you have when visiting Walt ...

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World? One of my favorite things to do is think about where I’m going to eat each day. My absolute favorite place to dine at Disney is in World Showcase in Epcot. This is a great way to experience different world cultures. Not only can you enjoy food you may not get at home, ...

The recent upgrade to Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom is certainly “eye-popping”. One of the new additions is the Storybook Circus area, featuring Big Top Souvenirs. Not only is this a fun place to shop, but this is the place to find house-made caramel corn plus other yummy sweets like cotton candy, Disney character apples, and more. If you have ...

Walt Disney World is known as the “Vacation Kingdom” and is something everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. However, let’s face one undeniable fact. Disney in the summer is hot and crowded! If that’s the only time you can go, don’t worry, you’ll still have fun. But, given a choice, I’d rather go when the weather is ...

When you think of theme park food, you probably think of burgers, hot dogs, and chicken fingers. If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, get ready to expand your choices! Disney excels at quality products and services, and their restaurants, both table-service and quick-service, are no exception. In most cases, you’ll also enjoy incredible and fun theming. Here ...

Pin Trading at the Disney Parks is a fun hobby, and a great way to interact with Cast Members and even other guests. Here are some facts to help you understand the pin trading craze. 5. Disney Pin Trading began during the Millennium Celebration in October 1999, and remains popular with both adults and children. Officially endorsed by Disney, guests ...

It’s a known fact that everything tastes better at Disney World. Why? Because you’re surrounded by the Disney magic! Seriously though, there are many tasty treats you just must try during your Disney vacation. After all, you’re going to need a lot of energy to walk around the theme parks! Here’s my Top 5 Disney treats you must try: 1. ...

It has been said that the Disney theme parks run on magic. That is clearly on display in the Magic Kingdom. Most nights during the year, the Magic Kingdom ends its day with “Wishes”, a nighttime spectacular with amazing fireworks, incredible lighting effects, a heartwarming musical score, and narration by Jiminy Cricket. This show could very easily be the highlight ...