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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.

7 Disney Films You Must Watch Before Your Trip

Cinderella's Castle

(And Where to Find Their Stars in the Parks) It’s nearly impossible to pick certain Disney films over others, but this list was created with the intention of providing an idea of what films have the most presence in the parks. This way, you and your little ones will be reacquainted with some of the parks’ most prominent characters before ...

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8 Tips to Help You Enjoy Pin Trading at Disney

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I was nervous to start pin trading, but as soon as I did I fell in love with it. Pin Trading is simple to do, but be warned – it can be addictive! Here are 7 tips to help you get started enjoying your Disney trip even more! 8. Purchase Pins To Trade You can certainly buy pins in the parks ...

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20 Things You Could Do With Unlimited Access to Disney World

Castle Suite

Imagine this- Disney execs have just granted you full access to everything and anything at Walt Disney World. What would you spend your time doing? Here’s a list of some things I’d love to do! Let’s hope this unfettered access is for more than just a day! 1. Buddy up with a VIP tour guide Being the “rule follower” that ...

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8 Amazing Facts About it’s a small world

it's a small world

it’s a small world (left un-capitalized intentionally) is a favorite attraction of mine, and I love learning as much as I can about how this timeless ride came to be. Some people can’t stand the ride, citing “that song!!” as the reason they simply can’t stomach it. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that it’s a small world ...

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7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Day at Epcot

7 Epcot Tips

Epcot is a massive park, so you’ll want to carefully think about how to spend your time there. There’s a lot to do during the day, but it also can’t be missed at night! There are many great attractions in Future World, and a lot of things to experience in the World Showcase as well. I love spending two days ...

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7 Fun Facts About The Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite attractions at Disney! I love the spooky (but not scary) vibe, hitchhiking ghosts, and of course, the signature attention to detail! Here are some interesting facts about its hallowed halls. 1. The Haunted Mansion- A Disney park staple Each Magic Kingdom-esque Disney park (Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, ...

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4 Controversial Disney Topics That Might Get You Into a Fight, Cont.

4 Controversial Disney Topics

Did reading “5 Controversial Disney Topics That Might Get You Into a Fight” leave you thinking, “but there are more controversies not covered here”? If so, check out our follow-up article. In this article, we’ll look at 4 more controversial topics that are sure to get you primed and ready for a healthy Disney debate. 1. FastPass+ viewing areas for ...

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5 Controversial Disney Topics That Might Get You Into a Fight

Cinderella's Castle in Disney World

Do you ever have the urge to strike up conversation with a fellow Disney guest, perhaps on a standby queue, while waiting for a parade, or on a Disney bus? If so, here are 5 sentiments that you might want to steer clear of expressing in any of those situations. They’re a Disney fanatic’s equivalent to bringing up religion and ...

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10 Misconceptions About Disney World

10 Misconceptions About Disney

There are plenty of things about Disney World that are critique-worthy. Some don’t like the new FastPass+ system. Others don’t like the long waits for Disney buses. Many are unhappy that old favorite attractions are sometimes closed in favor of newer, more popular experiences. Here are 10 critiques, however, that may not be warranted. You may hear guests who are ...

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