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The Top 7 Special Events at Disney World for Your Bucket List

6. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Held every year beginning on various nights in September through Halloween, this hard-ticket event at the Magic Kingdom invites guests to come to the park in their costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the park. Guests will also be able to encounter Disney characters, ride their favorite rides, as well as enjoy special entertainment options with the Mickey

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The Top 7 Special Events at Disney World for Your Bucket List

7. One More Disney Day This event is sporadic and is hard to pin down to a particular day.  Beginning in 2012, Walt Disney World invited guests to the Magic Kingdom to celebrate Leap Day when the park would be open for 24 continuous hours!  In subsequent years, Disney opted to add this event on the Friday preceding Memorial Day as the kickoff to summer.  We have attended the event in years past, b

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

5. Character Dining is Smoother with One Camera Man. Character meals are a really fun way to meet characters without waiting in line, while enjoying a delicious meal.  Characters drop by your table to say hello, sign autographs, and take photos with the group.  If you are taking photos of only the kids in the group with the characters, having a designated camera parent is a good idea.  The family

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

6. Seat Children in Accessible Seats at Character Dining. Seating children in your group near accessible areas of the table will allow them to be able to hop up to hug characters when they arrive at the table without the need for the family to shift seats.  Strategically placing children at the table will save time and spills.  

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

7. Lunch Buffets are a Great Option for Some Groups. Young children with early bedtimes may be better suited to a lunch buffet instead of dinner.  Bonus points, some buffets are actually cheaper at lunch.  Take a second glance when booking to ensure that the characters meeting guests at lunch are indeed the ones you are hoping to meet.  Oftentimes, different characters meet guests at each meal at

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

8. Pricing May Vary. Some Walt Disney World restaurants vary in price based on the season in which you are visiting.  During the “off season” you pay may ten dollars less per person at restaurants that vary pricing than you will during the busiest seasons of the year. 

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

9. Try the Local Drinks. My family dined at Disney buffets for years before we first asked about the juice options included with the meal.  The tropical lemonade at Ohana and fruit juice at Boma are two of our favorite “local” drinks that are included with the price of the meal with free refills. Ask about juices, lemonades, and other drinks that are included with the price of your meal but unique

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

10. Ask for Complimentary Coffee at Buffets. Some bottomless meals include coffee with dessert.  Ask you server if coffee is included and take advantage of a bit of after dinner caffeine if the coffee is included with your meal.  

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

11. Snag a Late Reservation If You Are Not Returning to The Parks. Disney restaurants seat guests for hours after what most of us consider dinnertime.  This means that if your family chooses to play in the park later and enjoy a 9:00 pm dinner before heading back to your resort for the evening you can snag a later reservation after a full day in the park.  

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12 Disney Dining Tips and Tricks That Even Experienced Disney-goers May Not Know

12. Ask Lots of Questions. If you have questions about restaurant booking, menu options after arrival at your Disney meal or any other aspect of Disney dining feel free to reach out to Disney cast members with questions.  No question is a crazy one; cast members are excited to help you learn more about Disney dining.

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