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2. Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom has been a part of the Disney World family for so long, it’s hard to imagine that there was ever a controversy over its opening. However, back in 1998 animal rights groups feared for the welfare of various species after a few creatures died while being moved to the park. Protesters even arrived on opening ...

3. Starbucks Fans were in an uproar when Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom went under construction. Rumors flew around that Starbucks would be taking over the space, and guests were horrified that such commercialization would be replacing such a charming Disney classic. When Main Street Bakery reopened, Starbucks products were indeed present, though the name and ambiance remained the ...

4. FastPass+ The paper FastPass system was considered cutting edge for years. A kiosk was installed near popular rides that spit out paper stubs for a specific return time. After you used your paper Fast Pass, you were eligible for another one. In 2014 FastPass+ rolled out, allowing guests the ability to reserve up to three Fast Pass time slots ...

Miscellaneous Tips 91. Disney Springs has some restaurants owned by Landry’s food chains. Sign up on their website for discounts. 92. You cannot use your Starbucks rewards at Disney locations, but you can pay with the Starbucks app. 93. Text the word COFFEE along with your email address to 21333 for a 20% discount at Joffrey’s, the coffee shops throughout WDW. ...

Here’s everything you ever wanted to know to have the very best Walt Disney World vacation possible. It’s our ultimate 101 Magical Tips list, broken up into categories to use as a handy reference guide. Planning Tips 1. Plan early, but be flexible if you can. If a new discount comes out during your trip dates, just call and Disney ...

Packing Tips 13. Don’t forget all charging cords for your electronics. It’s also a good idea to have a portable battery charger in you park bag. 14. Apps to download on your smartphone: My Disney Experience (of course), White Noise app for the hotel, interactive games to play while waiting in lines (such as Charades for Kids or Disney Trivia). ...

Park Tips 25. Arrive early for lowest lines. Make your first stop a popular attraction that you were unable to reserve FastPasses for. 26. Have your bags open to streamline the security process. 27. Some queues are worth standing in. For example, Dumbo, Seven Dwarves, and Winnie the Pooh, all have fun activities in line, so you may want to ...

Kid Tips 39. Kids under three years old enjoy both free park admission and free buffet access! 40. Use Rider Swap for rides that have a height restriction. Cast members at the ride entrance will give those waiting out with the little one(s) a special Fast Pass so big people can all ride without waiting twice. 41. Use a sticker ...

Dining Tips 50. When making Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs), begin with your most-wanted, not the first chronologically. Enlist help from other party members at the 180 day mark for the best chances of getting all your  reservations.  51. Disney allows food and non-alcoholic beverages to be brought into the parks. Pack a lunch and snacks to save time and money. ...

Transportation Tips 60.Car seats are not permitted on Disney’s Magical Express. They must be stowed in the cargo hold. 61.Depending on where you’re going on Disney property, it could take you up to 45 minutes to navigate transportation during peak seasons. It’s unavoidable, but you will need to account for the time if you’ve got reservations. 62. The monorail is ...