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Dining At Walt Disney World On A Budget

5.  Quick Service Meals/Children's Menu There are so many quick service restaurants at all the WDW theme parks and Disney Springs, and one way to save money is to order from the children's menu.  Some of these choices are better for you than a full meal, especially on a sultry, hot summer's day, and the price is right for your budget. You

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Dining At Walt Disney World On A Budget

Walt Disney World in Florida is one of the most visited vacation destinations in the world, and with all the preparations for the Magic Kingdom's 50th anniversary, it will become even more popular.  There are so many new and exciting additions on the way, including new exhilarating rides, fantastic attractions, entertaining stage shows, f

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A Comparison of Magic Kingdom Resorts At Disney World

Contemporary Resort This resort holds the title of being the closest to the Magic Kingdom — a short walk down a sidewalk will get you to the head of Main Street, U.S.A.  Whether you opt for a theme park view or not, no room at the Contemporary will offer a bad view — guests will look out to the Magic Kingdom or out onto Bay Lake.  Guests

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A Comparison of Magic Kingdom Resorts At Disney World

When staying at Disney World there are a lot of options to choose from.  These resorts are designed to meet every possible theme, price point, and location.  Some of the most wonderful resorts are nestled around the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake near the Magic Kingdom.  These five resorts offer a bevy of amenities to guests, so you will

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10n Great Perks From Staying On-site At Walt Disney World

1. Disney-Themed Rooms You can make your Disney World vacation even more magical by reserving one of the very popular Disney Story rooms, and you and your children will be thrilled with the theme, decor, and atmosphere created in these magnificent rooms.  Here are a sampling of just a few of the theming choices: Disney’s Art of Animation

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10n Great Perks From Staying On-site At Walt Disney World

4. Package Pick-up and Delivery This is one of my favorite perks available at a Disney Resort Hotel.  When you are at a Disney Park and you find a special souvenir that you can’t walk away from but don’t want to carry it around all day, there is a solution.  As a Disney Resort guest, you can have that souvenir sent to your Hotel Room with

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10n Great Perks From Staying On-site At Walt Disney World

7. Complimentary Magic Bands Simply put, the Disney Magic Bands are  soft plastic wristbands with unique RF technology which connects you to all the vacation choices you made from your “My Disney Experience” app.  The newest version, the Magic Band 2 can be customized with your choice of an assortment of accessories and designs with your

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10n Great Perks From Staying On-site At Walt Disney World

At Walt Disney World there are more than 25 Resort Hotel locations to choose from, ranging from budget-conscious value Resort Hotels to luxurious deluxe Resort Hotels.  Whichever Disney Resort Hotel you decide to reserve for your Walt Disney World vacation, you will be amazed and delighted with all the special perks you will be able to ta

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10 Things You May Not Know About Visiting Disney World

3. You can use FastPasses for shows and character meet and greets But unless you are really interested in meeting these characters, we wouldn’t recommend it. FastPasses for shows simply get you into the seating area before standby guests. While this often means you’ll have a “better” seat there really isn’t a bad view from any seat at a D

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10 Things You May Not Know About Visiting Disney World

7. You can bring your own food in the parks With movie theaters, sporting events, and even other theme parks often not allowing outside food and drinks, many guests simply assume they cannot brown bag their lunch at Walt Disney World. If you’d rather bring your own lunch (including drinks) you are free to do so, provided you do not bring

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