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    13 March
    Disney Springs

    Disney Springs 101 – Where to Eat, Where To Shop and What To Do!

    5. Disney Springs First of all, like the parks, it’s worth having an idea as to how Disney Springs is laid out. In short, it sits on the south edge of the gorgeous Lake Buena Vista, and is made up of four main locations – West Side (pretty self-explanatory), Town Center (again, the clue’s in the name), The Landing (a marina), and Marketplace over on its east side. While this area doesn’t have quit

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  • 13 March
    A vibrant hot air balloon is docked by Disney Springs’ lakeside, with red umbrellas nearby capturing the excitement of Walt Disney World.

    Disney Springs 101 – Where to Eat, Where To Shop and What To Do!

    4. Attractions For fantastic points-of-view of this vibrant entertainment district – and even Disney World Resort – head over to West Side and reach for the sky on Aerophile’s hot air balloon (far more secure than a flying carpet) as your whisked to heights of 400ft. But if you think wetter is better, check out the Italian Water Taxi Tours at The Landing, and experience the sights from Lake

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  • 13 March
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    HELP! I’m Going to Disney and I Need Help Planning My Trip

    3. 3 Months In a few short months, you’ll be at the most magical place on Earth! At this stage, it’s important to do more in-depth research and planning. The planning process is different for everyone. Some people want to create a detailed itinerary and some want to do be spontaneous with limited planning. Either way, it’s good to know what your style is so that you can effectively plan your trip.

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  • 13 March
    Ride with the castle

    HELP! I’m Going to Disney and I Need Help Planning My Trip

    4. 1 Month At this point, guests can book FastPass+ assignments. If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you have up to 60 days prior to make reservations. The FastPass+ system is your key to success here. Each day, you can make reservations for up to three rides or attractions. Doing this will save you significant time in line and will give you more time to fully enjoy the park you’re visitin

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  • 13 March

    HELP! I’m Going to Disney and I Need Help Planning My Trip

    5. 2 Weeks Your trip is right around the corner and most of your planning should be done. By now, your airline confirmation and vouchers should have arrived, as well as your MagicBands. If you want to customize the color, you have up to 10 days prior to arrival to do so. If you customize within the week leading up to your trip, your band will be given to you upon arriving at your Walt Disney World

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  • 13 March
    Castle Balloons

    HELP! I’m Going to Disney and I Need Help Planning My Trip

    The planning process is undoubtedly one of the most exciting parts of any Disney trip. However, it requires a lot of research, thought, and time. If you’re a first-time visitor or could use some pointers, you’ve come to the right place! Here are some planning tips for Disney success:

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  • 13 March
    Disney characters in vibrant costumes perform a lively dance in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World, as excited crowds gather to watch the show.

    HELP! I’m Going to Disney and I Need Help Planning My Trip

    1. Beginning Steps So, you officially started planning your trip to Disney World. Congrats! There are a few things you should consider doing at this stage. First, you’ll want to make hotel arrangements. Whether you’re looking for high-end lodging or affordable accommodations, there are plenty of options. Hotels book fast, so it’s wise to make reservations more than six months in advance. After you

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  • 13 March
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    HELP! I’m Going to Disney and I Need Help Planning My Trip

    2. 6 Months Prior to Trip This is truly when the fun begins! When you reach the six-month mark prior to your trip, there’s a lot you can start doing. This is a great time to start making dining reservations. Popular restaurants fill up fast and should be booked 180 days prior to your arrival. This also includes dinner-show reservations. There are plenty of them worth checking out. This is also an

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  • 13 March
    Mickey's Backyard BBQ

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue

    2. Dance Party During the evening, guests are able to dance with the Disney characters, but the band also does their part to also recognize people who are celebrating birthdays, as well as anniversaries and invite those people to the dance floor.  During our visit, we were on hand as a couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary!  Photo Credit: Disney

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  • 13 March
    Mickey's Backyard BBQ

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue

    1. Post-Dinner Fun Guests will also love the location of Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue at the back of Fort Wilderness — at the end of evening, guests can choose to take in the nightly film on the shores of Bay Lake, enjoy a drink a Crockett’s Tavern, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, or wander the paths around Pioneer Hall.  Best of all – guests looking for more fun can hop on a boat back to the Magi

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