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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

5. Use Disney’s Magical Express If you are flying into the Orlando International Airport, and are staying at a Disney resort, you can take advantage of Disney’s Magical Express. This complimentary service allows guests to take a bus to their resort, while skipping baggage claim and letting their vacation start right away. Bags will be delivered to your room a few hours after your arrival, so be su

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

4. Stay on property Unless you live near Orlando, already own property near Orlando, or are able to stay with family or friends who live near the parks, I always recommend staying on Disney property. Staying off property can be cheaper, however staying at a Disney resorts come with so many benefits that I would prefer to stay at a value resort on Disney property than a cheaper alternative off prop

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

2. Set a budget One of the most important things that I take into consideration when booking any vacation is my budget. Disney makes it easy to make plans that work within your budget, as the prices for nearly any part of your vacation can be found online. I would suggest setting a budget (including spending money) and sticking to it. Saving extra spending money ahead of time will help you splurge

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

3. Choose a resort The most important part of choosing a resort is finding a place to stay that is within your budget. Disney breaks up its resorts into value, moderate, and deluxe categories, making it easy to narrow down your options to resorts that you know you are willing to pay for. Once you know which resort tier to look at, consider the locations and what each resort has to offer.  

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

1. Plan early Once you’ve decided to take a vacation to Walt Disney World, you should ideally begin planning immediately. If you are planning on using a special offer or promotion to book your resort stay, you’ll want to book your trip early to make sure you are able to get the resort and room of your choice before the offer sells out. Making Fastpasses and dining reservations relatively early wil

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13 Disturbing Things That Have Happened On Disney Transportation Over The Years

13. May 14, 2016 An SUV traveling on the wrong side of the road crashed head-on into a Disney bus near Animal Kingdom, resulting in a fire and a number of injuries.  The driver of the SUV, Megan-Hester Villalobos, was transported to a nearby hospital along with her husband and 7-year old son.  Eight bus passengers were also treated for minor injuries.  It was believed that Mrs. Hester-Villalobos f

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13 Disturbing Things That Have Happened On Disney Transportation Over The Years

11. August 16, 2013 A Magical Express bus rear-ended the car of 63-year old Disney Cast Member Solange Blain, resulting in her death. The collision occurred on Epcot Center Drive as the bus was en route to Disney World with guests picked up from Orlando International Airport to start their vacations.  Two bus passengers were taken to the hospital as well.  

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13 Disturbing Things That Have Happened On Disney Transportation Over The Years

12. July 13, 2014 A lightning strike caused a power failure to the monorail system on July 13, 2014.  When the gold monorail was unable to be restarted, 120 guests had to be evacuated from the train.  Reedy Creek firefighters removed passengers on the TTC – Epcot line by raising a ladder to the track.  

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13 Disturbing Things That Have Happened On Disney Transportation Over The Years

9. April 28, 2010 A woman was badly injured when the small watercraft she and her husband were driving collided with a Disney ferry.  Barbara Wormald suffered fractured ribs and a collapsed lung when the collision between the Sea Raycer that she and her husband had rented and the large Disney boat resulted in her being pinned between the two boats.  Her husband escaped without injury.  

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13 Disturbing Things That Have Happened On Disney Transportation Over The Years

10. December 26, 2010 69-year-old Robert Krueger died after he stepped in front of a Disney resort bus in the parking lot of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and was struck.  The victim was not using a proper crosswalk at the time he walked out in front of the bus, and the bus driver was found to be free of any wrongdoing in the death.  

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