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Wonderful Experiences for Burned Out Moms at Disney World Resort

We all know motherhood is a full-time job. From packing lunches to helping with homework (on top of juggling a career), every mother out there deserves a vacation. Unfortunately, magical Walt Disney World trips don’t always provide an escape. Due to the nature of Disney vacations, these same exhausted moms plan out their itineraries month

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Disney World For Rookies: What To Know Before You Go

3. Friends With Character  One the best parts of a Disney trip is the character Meet and Greets. Meeting Disney characters is not like meeting your average mascot, far from it. All the characters, fur and face, behave exactly like you would imagine they would. Pluto is playful, Goofy is funny, and Mary Poppins is practically perfect in ev

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Disney World For Rookies: What To Know Before You Go

6. Early Birds Meet the Mouse There are few more exciting sensations than being at a Disney park when the gates open. After all, a longer day means more time to play. Another rule of thumb is to arrive at the parks as early as you can. Many resorts and surrounding hotels offer shuttles, buses, or the new Minnie Vans to escort guests to an

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Disney World For Rookies: What To Know Before You Go

So it’s your first time visiting a Disney park. You’ve seen pictures, you’ve heard stories from friends, and you’ve finally said: Ok, let's go. It's always exciting when someone visits the most magical place on earth for the first time. Walt Disney World is certainly worthy of the word magical. Whatever imaginings you may have about the p

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6 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World

3. Dining Guests are allowed to make dining reservations up to 180 days in advance, and for many restaurants on site it is highly recommended that you adhere to this suggestion. Restaurants like Be Our Guest, Cinderella’s Royal Table and Le Cellier tend to have no reservations available because people book them so far out. If you want to

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6 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is both fun and stressful. While your excitement builds for your magical vacation, you realize that there’s a lot you have to research and do before you even step foot in Orlando! However, being prepared in advance means relatively smooth sailing when you arrive. Here are six things to keep in mind whe

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10 Tips for Choosing Which Walt Disney World Resort Is Right for You

9. Weigh out theming bonuses of resorts If you have young children the fun Art of Animation rooms and pools will leave them in awe. If you are traveling with a group of teens the nautical beauty of the Yacht Club and easy access to Disney Boardwalk will excite them. Princess and the Frog fans will adore the magical New Orleans’s themed ro

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10 Tips for Choosing Which Walt Disney World Resort Is Right for You

5. Investigate dining options at resorts you are considering If you will be taking advantage of Disney dining (which I highly recommend) on your vacation you will want to consider the dining options at your resort or nearby when booking. Value resorts have quick service eateries in them while most moderate resorts have a table service res

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10 Tips for Choosing Which Walt Disney World Resort Is Right for You

Staying right in the middle of the magic at a Walt Disney World Resort is the key to ensuring your vacation is fun, carefree and low stress. Fast forward to vacation planning time, you have made the wise decision to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort…now you just need to select and book the best resort option for your family. (Disney Rivi

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10 Amazingly Beautiful and Almost Secret Spots Around Disney World

9. Animal Kingdom Lodge Covered Patio Hidden layers and levels abound in the carnivorous layout of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Exploring this resort will reward you with the discovery of several “hidden” nooks available to lounge in, some even offering a wonderful view of the savannah and the grazing African safari animals. My “secret”

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