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The rides and attractions at Disney World are incomparable to others anywhere else. Thrills and classics intertwine to create an exciting experience for all ages. There is so much fun to be had in all four parks. These are the 10 best rides at Disney Parks: 

1. Ability to Explore The benefit of a Disney vacation is that guests in the same family don’t have to do the same thing at the same time as everyone else.  With a transportation system that comes close to some cities, guests at Disney World can choose to go shopping and dining at Disney Springs, while other family members attempt ...

2. Mid-Day Breaks A chief benefit on staying on property is the ability to take a break in the middle of the day.  During these breaks, you’ll be able to cool off at the pool, relax in your room, or explore your resort.  All of these things are also true if you are staying off property, but you’ll have to ...

3. Overall Theming The various Disney resorts are all constructed around a theme.  This theme is seen throughout the resorts – the guest buildings, restaurants, lobby, and pools.  Guests wishing for a completely immersive experience should definitely consider staying on property and brushing up on their research skills as you’ll want to discover the best theme for your group!  Obviously ...

4. Extra Disney Time Resort guests on Disney property have the ability to participate in Extra Magic Hours at the various theme parks every morning and night.  Extra Magic Hours are an opportunity for guests to explore the parks without day guests in the mix – rides and attractions are open, so it may be a good way to ride ...

5. Hotel/Parking Costs While it certainly can be cheaper to stay off property at a non-Disney hotel, guests need to keep in mind that certain off-property hotels may charge a resort and parking fee that are in addition to the nightly rate, so you may end up paying close to the same amount that you may have paid on-property.  Additionally, ...

6. Transportation One of the major factors to consider in making an on/off property decision is transportation.  Guests staying on Disney property can vacation from their arrival in Orlando without ever having to drive.  Disney offers Disney’s Magical Express – a bus service that allows guests to hop on board and be transported to their hotels.  Once on property, guests ...

When visiting Walt Disney World, guests have the important decision of whether to stay on or off property.  Depending on the type of vacation that you want to have, there are different factors that you should consider.  Below are the six things that you need to consider before making your decision to stay on or off property!

1. Book 180 days in advance Your best bet to eat at all of the popular restaurants on property is to book your reservations 180 days out from when you plan to dine. There’s no guarantee you’ll get every reservation, but you have a better chance of getting them than if you wait and don’t book anything at all. Navigating ...

2. Check dining reservations 24 hours before you want to eat Disney World restaurants allow you to cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the reservation time, and people are always cancelling their reservations. If you didn’t get a particular reservation, it’s really worth checking 24 hours before to see if any have popped up. My parents have gotten ...