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    25 February
    Be Our Guest main ballroom

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    5. Meals If you are planning to do a quick-service meal, go at off-times, to avoid the crowds.  Eat lunch before 11:30 or after 1:30, for example.  If you make a reservation for a table-service restaurant, make it for the hot part of the day, or after you’ve toured the park for 3-4 hours.  Your family (and your feet) will appreciate it!  Consider sharing meals, as portion sizes are quite large. 

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  • 25 February
    Country Bear Jamboree

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    6. Afternoon break If you are staying at a Disney resort, consider returning to your hotel after lunch, for a swim and/or nap, especially in the hot summer months.  If not, at least plan a meal to give yourself a rest in the air-conditioning.  You might even want to try one of the nearby hotels for a meal, just to get away from the crowds for a while.  If you are visiting during the off-season, wh

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  • 25 February
    Magic Kingdom

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida is the world’s most popular theme park, with some 20 million visitors per year.  The rides, attractions and shows are spectacular in every way.  The cast members are friendly and helpful.  There is something for every member of the family, both young and old.  Here is: How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps!

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  • 25 February
    Castle Front Main St. USA

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    1. Arrive Early! Whether you are staying onsite at a Disney hotel or offsite, arrive at the Magic Kingdom entrance, tickets in hand (or Magic Bands) at least 30 minutes before official opening.  On most days, you will be allowed into the front of the park 30 minutes early.  You’ll be able to browse the Main Street USA shops, grab a breakfast item and/or take pictures of your family against the bac

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  • 25 February
    FastPass

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    2. Fastpass Before you leave home, make your fastpass attraction reservations.  Fastpass is Disney’s version of line-skipping.  Every member of your party gets three, to start with.  *You can make more after you use those initial three, based on availability.  If you’re unsure how to make fastpass reservations, set up your free account at www.mydisneyexperience.com or via their app on your device.

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  • 25 February
    Tigger

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    3. Character meal If you have children, schedule a character meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  That way, you can see your favorite characters without waiting in line.  Plus, you gotta eat, right?  *When scheduling your character meal, be aware the ride queues are shortest in the morning.  If you want to do breakfast, schedule it early or late. 

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  • 25 February
    A young guest in a striped shirt and Mickey hat enjoys the iconic Dumbo ride at Walt Disney World’s vibrant Fantasyland.

    How to Have a Fantastic Day at the Magic Kingdom in 10 Easy Steps

    4. Children If your children are old enough to understand, explain to them what you plan to do during the day.  If your toddler sees a character or a cast member with balloons, you may not be able to pry them away and maintain your plan.  In that case, just enjoy your child’s wonder and amazement!

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  • 25 February
    Via Napoli

    10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

    2. Being Allowed to Share Meals You may be surprised to learn that Walt Disney World restaurants do allow meal sharing.  “All you care to enjoy” options are of course the exception to this rule, as are dinner shows on the property.  Aside from those eateries, guests are welcome to share orders of food.  Many Disney restaurants offer large serving sizes, meaning you may not be able to finish off yo

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  • 25 February
    Cape May Buffet

    10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

    3. Such a Large Number of “All You Care to Enjoy” Dining Options There are quite a few bottomless dining options on the property.  A great option for large families and groups traveling with hungry teenagers, all you can eat options span resorts and parks across the property.  Ohana at Polynesian Village, Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary and Trail’s End Café at Fort Wilderness Campground are my a

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  • 25 February
    Disney Bill

    10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

    4. Differences in Gratuity Recommended gratuity at Disney restaurants may be higher than you are accustomed to paying in the real world. Parties of six or more guests are automatically billed 18% gratuity on meals at table service restaurants. For most guests, this gratuity inclusion is no big deal, but it is good to know it will be factored in before your bill arrives at the table.

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