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Melissa resides on Florida's beautiful Space Coast with her husband and four Disney-loving boys. She frequently allows skipping school for Disney World visits...because making memories is more important than math. Their family has also been seen on HGTV's hit show "My Yard Goes Disney."

12 Secrets To Doing Walt Disney World The Right Way

Castle Mine Train

Friends from out of state will often contact me when it comes time to plan their vacations to The Place Where Dreams Come True because they know how much my family and I love Disney. Here are the Disney secrets I like to share with my friends… 12. Download the App – This is THE first thing I tell my ...

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Top 10 Classic Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Jungle Cruise

Can you believe that the Magic Kingdom has been open for more that forty years? Disney has done a stellar job of updating their attractions and adding more and more to experience every year. But some Disney classics remain, and for nostalgia’s sake we hope they are here to stay… 10. Mad Tea Party – You haven’t truly done Magic ...

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10 Things We Love About Pizza Planet

Pizza Planet

Themed after the iconic Toy Story location, Pizza Planet is arguably one of the best counter service restaurants in all of Hollywood Studios. Here are ten reasons we love it… 10. Pizza!: I mean, you kinda gotta love pizza, since it’s in the name! 🙂 The pizza here is thick, and the crust is nice and soft. The adult pizza ...

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Itinerary for A Sensational Day Outside Walt Disney World’s Parks

Without a doubt the parks are the main attraction at Walt Disney World. But when planning your next Disney vacation, consider leaving an extra day or two (or more!) for all the other amazing non-park activities on Disney property. Here’s an example of how you could spend your no-parks Disney day… 8:30am Wake Up – “Sleep in” today! You don’t ...

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7 Sensational Facts About Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Railroad

Upon entering Frontierland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, you just can’t miss the towering red rocks of Big Thunder Mountain. It’s on pretty much everyone’s must-do list, and Fast Passes are popular for this one. As far as roller-coasters go, it’s very family friendly and somewhat tame (it only requires a lap bar, not a harness). But do you ...

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10 Experiences You Can’t Miss in Epcot’s World Showcase

World Showcase

I could spend days meandering around World Showcase, discovering new treasures in all its nooks and crannies. It makes me feel like I’m traveling the globe in a single afternoon. Epcot does a great job adding seasonal shows, dining, and experiences to keep things fresh. But here are some year-round favorites that top the must-do list… 10. Canadian Lumberjack Show ...

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7 Things You Should NEVER Do on Walt Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kilimanjaro Safari

My family loves the Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom. Because the animals are “free” to roam (within limits), you get a somewhat different experience each time you ride. Most of our experiences have been wonderful, with the guides being informative and often somewhat funny. Except one time. On one trip we learned ALL THE RULES from our guide (who we ...

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10 Old Experiences That No Longer Exist at Walt Disney World Resort

American Idol _ Stroll down memory lane remembering these experiences that no longer exist _ disney world

Ever changing and expanding, today’s Walt Disney World looks quite different from the original WDW. In fact, the evolution of the place where dreams come true is remarkable and continuous. If you have been going to WDW since you were a kid, you may remember some of these old favorites, who have graciously bowed out to make room for experiences ...

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