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As a former Orlando resident and major fan of Disney films, Lauren's favorite place on the entire planet is Walt Disney World. Ask her any question about any Disney movie or attraction, and she'll most likely have the answer (especially if it's a Tangled related question)! Although she moved away from the Orlando area to be with her military husband, she makes as many trips to Disney as she can and has made a goal to visit every Disney park on the globe!

10 Things You Need to Know About Disney Good Neighbor Hotels

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7. Transportation To and From the Parks Getting to the parks won’t be an issue during your stay in a Good Neighbor Hotel! Shuttles are made available throughout the day! These shuttles will transport you to the Disney parks, the Transportation and Ticket Center, and Disney Springs. Be sure to ask the front desk for a shuttle schedule! *Some Good ...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Disney Good Neighbor Hotels

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6. You Can Plan Your Vacation at Your Hotel Each Disney Good Neighbor hotel has an information desk specifically for all things Disney. Here, a member of the staff will help you plan the ultimate Disney vacation! They’ll be happy to give you any information you may need and even sell you tickets to your favorite parks. That way, you’ll ...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Disney Good Neighbor Hotels

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5. Suites and Villas are Available Disney knows that many of its guests arrive in large groups. That’s why they require their Good Neighbor Hotels to have available suites and villas. Now you won’t have to worry about purchasing several small rooms to accommodate your large group! You’ll all be able to stay together and enjoy the amenities of your ...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Disney Good Neighbor Hotels

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4. Disney Theme Park Vacation Packages Many of the Good Neighbor Hotels offer their own Disney vacation packages. That means you’ll enjoy more out of your Disney getaway for less! For example, some hotels offer a special discount on rooms when you purchase a Disney park hopper pass through them. Check your favorite hotel’s specials and packages page to find ...

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Top 20 Character Meet-And-Greets Around Walt Disney World Resort

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5. Star Wars Calling all Star Wars fans! The heroes and villains of one of the best film trilogies of all time are ready for meet-and-greets in Hollywood Studios! At the Star Tours attraction, young Jedi’s in training will challenge Darth Vader or Kylo Ren to an epic light saber battle. Guests can also meet Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, and the storm ...

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Top 20 Character Meet-And-Greets Around Walt Disney World Resort

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4. Tremaine Family While Cinderella’s wicked stepmother and stepsisters seem like unpleasant human beings in the film, they are actually quite hilarious when you meet them at Walt Disney World! Although the bumbling family does not have a set schedule, you’ll occasionally find them wandering around the New Fantasyland border in Magic Kingdom. Anastasia and Drizella will usually bicker back and ...

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Top 20 Character Meet-And-Greets Around Walt Disney World Resort

Anna and Elsa

3. Anna and Elsa Everyone’s favorite pair of siblings is one of the most popular meet-and-greets in Disney World! Anna and Elsa can be found at the Royal Sommerhus in Epcot, their brand new summer vacation home! After meeting the royal sisters, you can experience even more Frozen fun by riding the Frozen Ever After attraction, which is located just ...

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Top 20 Character Meet-And-Greets Around Walt Disney World Resort

Gaston and Belle

2. Gaston My what a guy that Gaston! By far, this handsome villain is one of the most entertaining character meet-and-greets in all of Disney World. You’ll find him amid his adoring fans outside of his tavern in New Fantasyland. He’ll try to charm the ladies with his hilarious pick-up lines while gloating about how truly wonderful he is. Don’t ...

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Top 20 Character Meet-And-Greets Around Walt Disney World Resort

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1. Mickey and the Gang You can’t come to Disney World and miss a chance to meet the one who started it all! Mickey and his friends can be found nearly anywhere on Disney property playing a variety of roles. The most popular Mickey Mouse meet-and-greets are at the Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom (he actually talks at this location) ...

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Top 20 Character Meet-And-Greets Around Walt Disney World Resort

Jasmine

13. Jasmine As one of Disney’s most courageous and feisty princesses, Jasmine has a lot of fans waiting to meet her! She usually appears with Aladdin at the Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland, just beyond the Flying Carpets attraction. She also makes visits to the open marketplace at the Morocco pavilion in Epcot.  

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