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Meredith Smisek is a kid at heart who works as an elementary school counselor. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, son, and corgi. Meredith is a DVC member who loves music, podcasts, crafting, and "talking Disney" with anyone and everyone.

8 Experiences You Might Be Missing in the Magic Kingdom

There’s so much to do at the Magic Kingdom that it’s easy to see how certain attractions and activities might fall by the wayside. After you’ve done all of your favorite things, here’s a list of some fun things to try that you might be missing! 1. Character Interaction Everyone clamors to meet Mickey Mouse, but there are some lesser-sought ...

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10 Reasons Disney World Resorts Are As Fun As The Parks

There are so many fun activities offered at Disney World’s many fabulous resorts, and most of them are available to all guests, meaning you don’t even have to be staying at the resort to enjoy them! 1. Tours There are some fabulous tours offered at Walt Disney World, and many of them are quite pricey. Did you know, however, that ...

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8 ‘At-Risk’ Attractions at Walt Disney World

It’s clear to see that Walt Disney World is undergoing a lot of changes in a relatively short time span. FastPass+, Magic Bands, new lands and attractions, old attractions closed forever, major expansions at more than one park… and now, rumors of a name change at Hollywood Studios. All this change makes us think, “What’s next?” Here’s a list of ...

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12 Reasons You’ll Love the Atmosphere at Disney

Haven’t been to Disney yourself yet or wonder what all the fuss is about? Here’s a list of 12 things about the atmosphere at Walt Disney World that you’ll absolutely love! 1. The Sights Disney theme parks and resorts are not like any other theme parks. They are truly breathtakingly beautiful. No matter where you look, there is a feast ...

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10 Reasons to Get Up Early and Arrive at Rope Drop

“Rope drop” is just another term for park opening, but arriving for rope drop doesn’t mean you are getting off your Disney bus at 9:05 when the park opens at 9:00. You want to be waiting for the park to open at least 30 minutes before it actually does (even longer in peak seasons). This is the one time during ...

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12 Simple Tips For Having An Awesome Disney World Vacation

There are many things that go into a successful Disney vacation. With some planning and preparation, you can make sure you make the most out of every moment during your trip. Here Are 12 simple tips to help you do just that! 1. Get to the park for rope drop “Rope drop” is another term for park opening. If the ...

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‘Time Wasters’ at Walt Disney World You Might Want To Avoid

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Your time at Walt Disney World is precious, especially if you aren’t an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member who attends the resort frequently. Only you can decide how you want to spend your time; however, here are some things you may want to avoid spending time on during your Disney vacation.   1. Going To Other Parks This ...

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25 Hard to Find Characters at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, & Animal Kingdom

King Louie and Balloo

Some characters are relatively easy to find in Disney parks. Though their lines might be long, you’ll never struggle to find favorites like Chip and Dale, Donald, Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy across the parks. There are some characters, however, who regularly appear in only one park. Some keen readers have noted in previous articles that there are exceptions to information ...

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