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Visiting a Disney Park is always a fun and memorable trip. Whether it’s with family or friends, there is always fun to be had by everyone when Disney is in the mix. A great number of fans consider a trip to the parks to be the ultimate family vacation, but there are those fans, myself included, who believe the magic ...

6. Multi-park Magic I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Park Hopper is the way to go. As a lone explorer through the wonderful world of Disney, you have four different parks to call home for the duration of you trip. You may even consider taking half the day at one park, then the other half at another, ...

7. Take the Straight and Narrow Path Jumping off our previous tip, getting from A to B can be a bit of a trek. The easiest way to manage your way through the parks is to stay on the indicated walkways and paths through the area. Though it is tempting to cut across sidewalks and under store-fronts, it is also ...

4. Pull Yourself Together When visiting the parks, many guest bring a bag of things they might need throughout the day. Things like protein bars, water bottles, umbrellas, or anything they might need when adventuring through the parks. However, it should also be noted that when packing said bag to only pack the essentials. It can be a major headache ...

A trip to Walt Disney World is one of the most exciting vacations ever devised. So much prep and planning goes into action even before you’ve stepped foot on the resort. As magical and wonderful as Disney World is, there are a few rules and guidelines you should follow before taking on the parks. These rules are to ensure guests ...

6. Early Birds Meet the Mouse There are few more exciting sensations than being at a Disney park when the gates open. After all, a longer day means more time to play. Another rule of thumb is to arrive at the parks as early as you can. Many resorts and surrounding hotels offer shuttles, buses, or the new Minnie Vans ...

3. Friends With Character  One the best parts of a Disney trip is the character Meet and Greets. Meeting Disney characters is not like meeting your average mascot, far from it. All the characters, fur and face, behave exactly like you would imagine they would. Pluto is playful, Goofy is funny, and Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. ...

So it’s your first time visiting a Disney park. You’ve seen pictures, you’ve heard stories from friends, and you’ve finally said: Ok, let’s go. It’s always exciting when someone visits the most magical place on earth for the first time. Walt Disney World is certainly worthy of the word magical. Whatever imaginings you may have about the parks, they are ...

5. Do the Dark Rides The Magic Kingdom has the absolute best Disney dark rides. From The Haunted Mansion to Pirates of the Caribbean, to Small World, to even Winnie the Pooh, these rides can take you out of reality and into the realms of your favorite films. They are so immersive through their use of lights, color, smell, and ...

8. To Nowhere In Particular The Magic Kingdom is the best place to just plain explore. After you’ve ridden your rides, shopped for souvenirs, and had your fill of food, be sure to take some time to just go see everything you can. Go see the castle, wander around the various lands, take time to appreciate all the artistic detail ...