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7.  … or, leave the parks altogether Don’t take your resort amenities for granted.  Enjoy the pool (especially mid-day when the crowds are at their worst) or other special activity at your resort, or visit Disney Springs (it’s usually more crowded at night). 8.  Use My Disney Experience to monitor wait times Hopefully you’ve ridden the most popular rides or ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Temper your expectations – For guests who are not as familiar with how crowded Walt Disney World can be, perhaps the worst thing about the crowds is the shock of it all.   2. Take advantage of extended park hours, if available – Park hours tend to be a bit longer during the busiest times of year, i.e. Spring ...

Having it “bad” for Walt Disney World, in our eyes, is a good thing!  It’s one thing to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation, but some people turn quickly from fan to fanatic.  Are you one of them? Here are 20 signs that you’re well on your way to having it bad for Walt Disney World!   1. People give ...

There are so many reasons that restaurants are loved- for exquisite food, for decadent desserts, for the one-of-a-kind views, or for the overall unique experience and ambiance.  Whether you love a restaurant or not depends on what qualities you value most as a guest. The restaurants on this list are renowned for a variety of reasons, but we’re sure that ...

Why we love them:  Meals with Character 7. 1900 Park Fare I recommend this character dining location often, and I’m always afraid word will get out about how good it is if I keep doing so!  1900 Park Fare is located at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The food is top-notch here; the restaurant doesn’t seem to suffer just ...

Why We Love Them- It’s All About the Food! 11. Satu’li Canteen Located in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Satu’li Canteen is a newer quick-service location offering truly interesting fare.  Grab a cheeseburger “pod” or enjoy a healthy “build-you-own” bowl full of fresh grains, protein, and veggies. 12.  Kona Cafe Kona Cafe may not be the Polynesian’s most popular restaurant ...

Let’s Recap! Why you’ll love them:  Unique Experiences 1. 50’s PrimeTime Cafe – Located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 50’s PrimeTime Cafe offers some of the park’s best food- comfort food at its finest.   2.  Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater – Also at Hollywood Studios, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is styled after a 50’s drive in and features American classics like burgers and fries. ...

4. Get a massage Guests who are less sporting and more focused on relaxation will love to know that there are several places  to enjoy a massage or spa treatment at Walt Disney World. Mandara Spa at the Dolphin as well as Senses at the Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs all offer a full menu of spa services.  Some health ...

7. FastPass your food Have you tried Mobile Food and Beverage Ordering?  It’s sort of like a FastPass- for your food. Mobile ordering makes it more convenient to order, pay for, and pick up your food throughout Walt Disney World.  If you haven’t tried it yet, you must! It’s a huge timesaver and takes the stress out of wrangling orders ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Play golf – Did you know that you can play golf on your Walt Disney World vacation?   2. Go fishing – Love to fish? Enjoy a catch-and-release fishing excursion from many of Walt Disney World’s marinas.    3. Get to know Epcot’s sealife – Now you know you can go fishing at Walt Disney World, but did you know ...