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12. So Much Park Exercise We will kick off the countdown with an obvious point – that Disney exercise. Depending on which park you visit, you may walk several miles during a day at Walt Disney World.  During the course of a vacation these steps can really add up.  So go ahead, take a Disney vacation, it’s good for you!

11. Vitamin D Exposure Sure, you need to slather on the sunscreen to avoid the harsh rays of the Florida sun but think about all the vitamin D exposure you get on a Disney vacation.  I am among those that experience a mood boost from the sun, so a sunny Disney vacation positively impacts my emotional health.

10. Vacation Relaxation is good for you Walt Disney World is often considered fast paced.  However, it can be relaxation central if you choose to take a slower approach to the magic.  Laying poolside, napping in beautiful hotel rooms, golfing near The Magic Kingdom, and of course indulging in spa treatments are all ways to achieve relaxation on a Disney ...

1. Service A friend that returned from his first Disney trip last year remarked that “the customer service is just incredible”.  He was referring to the attentiveness of cast members at their resort, servers at restaurants and even security guards at bag check that took the time to speak with the children in the family about what rides they were ...

6. Incredible Cast Members Rookies will be surprised at interactions with cast members that prove how customer service and company oriented they are. Forget what you think you know about theme park employees. Disney cast members are so much more than just employees, love for their job resonates in their interactions with guests.

5. Everything is Over the Top The Magic Kingdom, and all of Disney World for that matter has a reputation for being over the top.  Character outfitting is superb, attraction wait queues are interactive and fun, even the restrooms are themed and fireworks at Disney are like none you have ever seen before.  Rookies will be surprised at just how ...

4. Food Variety Rookies that have joined me on Disney vacations in the past are always surprised at the food variety and quality in The Magic Kingdom and all over the property. Disney has delicious formal dining opportunities in parks, buffets, international cuisine and of course the traditional fun food like burgers, fries and other quick service dining options.

3. Fireworks You Will Not Believe Rookies are surprised to learn what Disney means by fireworks.  The traditional firework shows that guests may be accustomed to in the real world differ largely in scale from Magic Kingdom fireworks.  An incredible arrangement of Disney music, dialogue between favorite Disney characters, precise firework and music timing, castle projections and Tinker Bell flying ...

2. Cleanliness The cleanliness of the park is another surprise to rookie visitors.  You generally will not find gum on ride seats, dirty dining tables at quick service restaurants or trash on the ground in The Magic Kingdom thanks to the attention to detail of cast members.

Visiting The Magic Kingdom with friends and family that are park rookies is really fun. Explaining your favorite snacks, attractions and park tips is awesome and watching the surprised smiles at the little Disney extras in the park is so much fun.  Join us in this article to count down ten things that may surprise Magic Kingdom rookies about the ...