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6.  “Magic Your Way” Vacation Packages Very special Disney World vacation packages are fantastic and include many exceptional perks.  First, choose from one of more than 25 uniquely themed Disney Hotel resorts. Decide if you want to purchase a “room and ticket” package or a “room, ticket, and dining package”. These terrific packages also come with extras, like dining, entertainment, and ...

A Walt Disney World vacation is a dream come true for many families, and another way to make your trip even more memorable is to stay at a Disney Resort hotel.  The perks are awesome and will add that magical touch to your stay.  You will be immersed in Disney theming, atmosphere, Cast Member courtesy, convenience, and most importantly, Disney ...

1. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Epcot) Another restaurant offering guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner, guests are invited to enjoy their meal with various Disney princesses. Dining at this restaurant is a signature dining experience meaning that it will take two table service credits if you are using the Disney Dining Plan.  Guests are highly encouraged to make an advanced dining reservation ...

2. Cape May Café (Beach Club) Guests wanting to dine here and meet the characters can only do so at breakfast.  Between plates of waffles, eggs, fruit, and sweet pastries, guests can expect visits to their table from Minnie, Goofy, and Donald in their festive beachwear.  In addition to the great food and fantastic company, a reservation at Cape May ...

3. Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom) Located at the end of Main Street, the Crystal Palace invites guests to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in a welcoming atmosphere.  Guests will find traditional buffet offerings for all meals, as well as expansive dessert offerings.  During their meal, guests will have the opportunity to meet Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet.  Young ...

4. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (Fort Wilderness) This selection is unique among the other selections on this list, Mickey’s Backyard BBQ requires guests to purchase a ticket before the meal. Guests can purchase tickets on-line or through the concierge at their resort hotel.  Guests can expect to enjoy a bevy of classic backyard favorites here — hot dogs, baked beans, salad, corn ...

When dining at Walt Disney World, character buffets stand alone near the top of dining options.  In addition to having a great meal, most character buffets at Walt Disney World are buffets or family-style dining options.  While enjoying their meal and being able to relax from a long day in the parks, guests will also have the ability to meet ...

4. The My Disney Experience App is Permanently on Your Phone Nearly everyone who visits Disney world downloads the My Disney Experience app. However, most people delete the app once they leave Disney. Only true fans keep the app year-round, and the crazy fanatics out there even check it from time to time just to get that warm and fuzzy ...

7. Dining With Disney Characters is Normal for You The average person would find it quite odd to eat dinner surrounded by Disney princesses and Mickey and the gang. Fanatics however take this in stride. These people have experienced too many character meals to count, and while they still adore the experience, it’s no longer strange to them in the ...

10. Extra Funds are Automatically Put Toward Disney Lots of people use their tax refund to get away to Disney for a few days. However, if you take this a step further by applying all bonuses and unexpected money to Disney trips and merchandise without question you might be a fanatic. Those with a severe case of this Disney fanatic ...