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A good portion of Hollywood Studios is shut down right now due to the upcoming additions of Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land, and guests can expect it to be that way for about two years. Popular attractions like Toy Story Mania, Tower of Terror, and Rockin’ Roller Coaster are not affected, so you can keep those in your ...

Combining the great outdoors and Walt Disney parks could be the best of two vacations, and that’s just what you’ll get at Fort Wilderness Campground at Walt Disney World. Here are 10 reasons to consider “roughing it” at The Place Where Dreams Come True… 10. Room for Big Families – Wide open spaces beckon, especially when you have a large ...

Disney is made for families of all sizes and ages! But sometimes you’ll see parents stressed out in the parks… That doesn’t have to be you! Here are some tips to make your family Disney trip the very best it can be. 10. Go Early – If you’ve got little ones, chances are they’re up with the sun, so getting ...

When planning your Disney World vacation, you definitely want to make every moment count. Here are some ways to optimize your time inside the parks… 15. Arrive Early – We say it all the time on this site—don’t sleep in on a park day! Arriving at rope-drop is not just fun, it also allows you to be one of the ...

Character and signature meals have become as much a part of the Disney experience as the parks themselves. With top-notch theming and delectable food, it’s no surprise that making reservations for stellar restaurants has become seemingly impossible. But with the proper plan, you have an advantage. Use these tips to make getting those coveted reservations a little bit easier. 1. ...

“This was the best Epcot day EVER!” my kids agreed as they skipped back to our van, still amazingly full of energy after a day in the park. Perhaps it was the perfect spring weather, perhaps it was the fact that I let them skip school, but most likely it was the Flower and Garden Festival that led to this ...

Because we are somewhat local, often my family and I will find ourselves at Disney World on a whim. It’s fun to be spontaneous, but that usually means we can’t eat at one of the highly popular restaurants for our meals because reservations have to be made well ahead of time. However, we have never been disappointed with the places ...

Got a love-hate relationship with the FastPass system? Maybe you can relate to our sentiments… We LOVE the FastPass system because… 1. It is Fast. The name is the definition. A fast pass will zip you past those 60+ minute lines, right on to the ride of your choice. How did anyone ever do Disney without FastPass? I guess they ...

Going to Disney World can be quite a workout. Some estimate that you could walk up to 14 miles a day while in the parks. Folks, that’s more than a half marathon! But that’s not even all of the intense physicality that will be required. Follow this helpful workout plan to build your Disney fitness in all areas: 7. Shoulder ...

There’s nothing quite like it. Epcot’s IllumiNations is a feast for the eyes with fireworks, lasers, pyrotechnics, music, and more. Here are our top ten tips to get the most out of the show: 10. Check the Time – More often than not IllumiNations will begin at 9:00pm sharp. However, during the holiday season, IllumiNations may be pushed back to ...