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6. Character Dining Experiences Character dining experiences can be a worthwhile experience because guests are allowed to interact with their favorite characters in a unique setting while they are enjoying a delicious meal.  In addition to being very popular, the character dining experiences tend to be very expensive depending on what characters are appearing.  All character dining experiences take place ...

Most people who are visiting Walt Disney World focus much of their planning time on what attractions they are going to do.  They obsess over whether they will have time to use their 2:45 PM FastPass+ for Thunder Mountain and still be able to be in a prime viewing location in Frontierland to watch the Festival of Fantasy parade at ...

2. Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate The Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate provides a true 4.5-star getaway. Located in a more recently developed area south of Walt Disney World property, it’s away from the hustle of central Florida tourism. With a grocery store right across the street however, you’ll never be far from any necessities. It’s the perfect choice if ...

5. Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista South There are several Embassy Suites on the Good Neighbor list, which makes this brand both dependable and flexible based on your needs. The Lake Buena Vista location has consistently exceptional ratings on third party travel websites and features Embassy Suites’ famous hot breakfast and daily happy hour. 4. Hilton Orlando Bonnet ...

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Orlando Kissimmee This Kissimmee 3-star hotel boasts plenty of space, both in its rooms and outside by the zero entry pool! They aren’t afraid to brag either, claiming that their suites are considerably larger than the average hotel room. A splash pad for little ones and a Tiki bar for adults make this a well-rounded ...

Planning your Walt Disney World vacation can seem like a huge undertaking. Selecting the right home-away-from-home is a key part which colors your entire experience: it’s where you start and end your day, and a respite from the busy parks. With many factors to consider, narrowing the options is a major step. Thankfully, you can enjoy many of the conveniences ...

2. Use the Landmarks If you’re a little like Moana and have a good sense of direction then you may not need apps or maps or even signposts. Whether or not you’ve been to the resort before or have been gifted with excellent navigational skills, there is one surprisingly-easy way to find your way around the parks. Yes – you ...

4. Play Disney Parks Mobile App The purpose of the brand new Disney Parks app isn’t to help you find your way around, however, through enjoying interactive activities in your environment as well as immersive stories and trivia, you’ll quickly become familiar with the Disney Parks. And then there’s the app’s “face” itself. This beautifully-created map – or “games board” ...

6. My Disney Experience App Having a high-quality camera is recommended, but you might also want to make sure your mobile phone is equipped with GPS capabilities so that you can access the online map during your visit. Even better, though, is the My Disney Experience app as it too includes a GPS-enabled interactive map so that you can swiftly ...

There’s nothing more exciting than having already booked your trip to Walt Disney World Resort and counting down the days until you go. But while the thought of exploring six “whole new worlds” – that’s four theme parks and two water parks – is of course a thrilling one, it can also be overwhelming. The resort is enormous, which means ...