Disney Tips & Tricks

Get the most out of your Disney visit with these tips and tricks!

  • Aug- 2020 -
    17 August
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    What To Know About PhotoPass Now That Walt Disney World Has Reopened

    As Disney enters its second month of operation in the post-Covid world, things are different around the theme parks.  These changes were made for the protection of the guests, as well as the Cast Members and extend from restaurant reservations, buying tickets, and waiting in line for your favorite attractions.  However, Covid-19 has been able to force changes to something as innocuous as taking a

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  • 13 August
    A cheerful Cast Member waves with a playful character mask along Main Street near Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, spreading magic.

    5 Tips to Have a Great Last-Minute Walt Disney World Trip During the Pandemic

    One of the most common reactions to Disney World’s reopening from visitors is that they felt ‘safer at Magic Kingdom than their local grocery store’ and that’s a result of Disney’s high level of attention to detail. Disney World has implemented a number of different safety measures with the guidance of health officials to protect guests and cast members. If you’re looking to pull off that last min

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  • 10 August
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    The Re-Opening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting

    By now you’ve probably heard that Hollywood Studios and the other three theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort have reopened. Disney’s Golden Age of Hollywood-themed park opened on July 15, 2020, and for many Disney fans, it’s the best news they’ve heard in a while. For other fans, the reopening creates more questions than comfort. Never fear; DisneyFanatic.com is here with a list of 10 thing

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  • 10 August
    Guests in face masks snap a selfie in front of EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth, enjoying a sunny Disney World adventure.

    The Re-Opening of Walt Disney World: 16 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting

    On the evening of March 15, 2020, Disney fans faced an unprecedented event in Disney World history—the closing of the beloved Florida parks due to an also unprecedented villain, the COVID-19 global pandemic. Though the parks had closed for a day or two here and a day or two there because of hurricane forecasts and the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in September of 2011, never before h

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  • Jul- 2020 -
    31 July
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    Mistruths About Dining at Walt Disney World

    Planning dining experiences is a huge piece of a Walt Disney World trip plan for many families. Considerations about budgeting, where to eat, and whether or not to look for character experiences are just a few of the factors that families consider. Walt Disney World fans often have some pretty strongly held opinions about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of dining, so today we’ll unpack a few sup

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  • 27 July
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    Affordable Places To Stay Near Walt Disney World

    Finding the perfect hotel in Orlando can be a challenge. With the seemingly innumerable options in front of you, it can feel daunting trying to find an affordable place to stay. Staying outside of the Disney property is an option that many don’t consider. Disney newbies and veterans alike may shy away from staying off of the Disney grounds. Fortunately, Disney’s good neighbor and official partner

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  • 27 July
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    The 10 Most Distinctive Dining Destinations at Walt Disney World

    While many guests enjoy dropping into the Briar Patch on Splash Mountain or barreling around the tracks on Space Mountain or even smuggling goods on the Millennium Falcon on Smuggler’s Run, others enjoy the more relaxing elements of a Walt Disney World vacation when they can sit down, relax, re-charge, and enjoy an amazingly delicious meal at one of the great restaurants around the Disney World re

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  • 26 July

    Expecting The Best – But Preparing For The Worst At Walt Disney World

    Those planning a vacation at Walt Disney World have so much to look forward to. Disney goes above and beyond to take great care of guests and attend to all the little details that make vacations great. Still even the best laid plans can sometimes go awry. Not to worry, this article is all about planning ahead for unexpected inconsistencies to help get your vacation back to track after any minor mi

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  • 26 July
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    12 Favorite Experiences For First-Timers Around Walt Disney World Resort

    Everyone remembers their first Walt Disney World Vacation. Young and old alike light up when the Magic Kingdom is mentioned and chances are they’ll share a memory of eating cotton candy on Main Street U.S.A, flying in a pirate ship in Peter Pan’s Flight or watching Tinker Bell soar through the night sky from Cinderella Castle. First impressions make for big memories and the same holds true for mem

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  • 26 July

    10 Tips for Preparing for Your Post-Quarantine Trip to Walt Disney World

    If you’re reading this, you may be among the many disappointed travelers who postponed a trip to Walt Disney World due to COVID-19.  I’m one of the many, too- and as my family considers a future trip, we’ve been thinking through many considerations that are brand new to our travel planning.  Gone are the days of obsessing over FastPasses- now, there’s an entirely new set of parameters as

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