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6. You have to wait in long lines together It’s no secret that Disney has some pretty long lines for its attractions throughout the day. This means your family will be spending a lot of time together just sitting or standing around, which is a great opportunity to bond! You can download fun games on your phones to play in ...

5. You have to decide on what attractions to experience together Being able to choose which attractions you’d like to experience as a family will either make or break your trip. If you’re unable to decide, someone is going to be disappointed and their negative mood will bring everyone else down. Talk through everything you want to see and do ...

4. You learn how to improvise Even though you’re in the most magical place on earth, it doesn’t mean that things can’t go wrong. Someone could get sick or hurt, or the weather won’t cooperate or your favorite ride is down. When things don’t go your way, this is when your family has to come together to think of a ...

3. You’re sleeping in close quarters Whether you’re staying on property at a Disney resort or off property at one of the many hotels near the parks, chances are your room won’t be super big with a lot of space. You’ll be sleeping in the same room and pretty close to each other, which makes for a great opportunity to ...

2. You make reservations together One huge component of a Disney vacation is figuring out where to eat. My family and I love getting together and picking out which restaurants we want to try or return to during our trip. You and your family will definitely have fun picking out your meals and experiences in advance, especially if it’s something ...

1. You travel together Any time I take a trip with someone where a bit of traveling is involved, I always feel like I get closer to them. When you travel with your family, it’s even better! You get to hop on a plane or in a car and spend lots of time talking and getting excited for the upcoming ...

Vacationing with your family in Walt Disney World is a dream come true for many people. Nothing beats spending time with the ones you love most in the most magical place on earth. In fact, a Disney vacation may even make your family closer and strengthen all of your relationships. Here are seven reasons why a trip to Disney may ...

Disney Springs is a great place to go if you want a day away from the parks, but still crave that Disney magic and Disney service. It has a little bit of everything—dining, entertainment and shopping, which gives you plenty to do for hours on end. Disney Springs has gotten a plethora of new destinations, including dining locations, as it ...

8. Credit Card Replacement For guests staying on property, the MagicBand can be used to charge purchases in the park to your room.  When checking in, guests will be asked to set up a PIN for this purpose.  At any of the shops or restaurants, you can scan your MagicBand, enter the PIN, and walk away!  You can even control ...

7. Designable In addition to the various colors that you can get your MagicBand in, Disney has a variety of add-ons for your MagicBand. You can get BandIts to show off your favorite characters or indicate that you are celebrating a special event or just giving your MagicBand some personality. There are special edition MagicBands available in the gift shops ...