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Mar- 2017 -10 March
Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus
5. “Make sure to use the Magical Express to get you from the airport.” If you’re flying into Orlando International Airport, the Magical Express is usually the way to go. It’s complimentary for guests staying on-property, after all. However, as with anything else, it’s a perk that needs to be weighed properly against other options. If you need to pick up groceries, for instance, it might save you t
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10 March
Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus
6. “You can skip Animal Kingdom…” Many people think that Animal Kingdom is just a glorified zoo and is therefore not worthy of the park ticket admittance. Someone who cannot visit all four parks may find that a legitimate reason to nix Animal Kingdom from the itinerary—it’s reasonable that often cuts may have to be made somewhere. However, if there’s time in the schedule and money in the budget, A
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10 March
Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus
7 .“You MUST arrive at park opening time.” All across the internet you’ll find advice to arrive as soon as the park opens to make the most of your time. However, fair warning should be given—park opening is crazy! Everybody wants to get there at opening, making traffic, transportation, and security a bear. My advice is to arrive either well before park opening, or plan to arrive about an hour late
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10 March
Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus
8. “Snacks are expensive; you should always bring your own.” Yes, five dollars for an ice cream bar is more expensive than the forty-two cent granola bar you can bring from home. However, in my opinion, balance is key. We often bring light snacks (and usually lunch) into the park, but then we “splurge” on an ice cream bar or bakery treat for dessert. Yes, it’s overpriced, but we’ve saved money on
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10 March
Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus
Practical Disney tips abound about the best and most efficient ways to plan your vacation. But not everything is black and white. Here are 9 popular Disney tips with arguable merit…
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10 March
Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus
1. “You should go at Christmas!” Disney is beautiful at Christmas time. The decorations are over-the-top elaborate and the additional celebrations are added magic. People tend to think that Christmas means lower crowds, assuming that most people would be celebrating the holiday with their families. However, Christmas time is actually one of the busiest times to visit Disney parks. Wait times are t
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10 March
10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase
4. Kidcot Fun Stops The culture and architecture of World Showcase may be lost on some small children, but a craft station is certainly not. In the various countries of World Showcase, kids can sit a spell and create a Duffy Bear puppet (Mickey’s teddy bear). They then can take Duffy to all the other countries’ Kidcot stops to be stamped and hear tales from native cast members.
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10 March
10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase
5. Serveur Amusant In the France pavilion, things are always looking up for the Serveur Amusant duo. Watch as they masterfully craft their own version of the Eiffel tower—out of chairs—and display their feats of strength and balance. It’s incredible!
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10 March
10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase
6. Matsuriza Multiple times each day you can hear the powerful drum beats of the Taiko performers in Japan. Not only is the coordination of sound amazing, but the rhythmic choreography adds to the showmanship of the art. As the show progresses, the music intensifies, drawing in the audience for a fierce finale.
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10 March
10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase
7. Jeweled Dragons The acrobats in the Chinese section are a favorite for guests of all ages. They make precise gymnastic maneuvers, fearless pogo bounding, and dangerous balancing pyramids look easy. The show lasts about 20 minutes and happens at scheduled increments in the afternoons.
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