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How to Visit Walt Disney World and Not Gain a Pound

Let's Recap! 1. Keep Treats to a Minimum – Okay, perhaps a spoonful of sugar is too little considering you’re in Walt Disney World Resort of all places, but it’s still a good starting point.  2. Research Healthy Dining Options – “Be prepared!”… Yes, The Lion King’s Scar said it best. 3. Take Healthy Snacks into the Parks ̵

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How to Visit Walt Disney World and Not Gain a Pound

4. Make the Most out of Exercising Luckily, Disney Resort Hotel Guests can rely on Fitness Centers to keep the pounds off, as well as other activities and recreations, from basketball courts to jogging paths and more. But don’t overdo it – you’re on vacation! On the flip side, if a rigorous workout means you can later feast on a pizza lik

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How to Visit Walt Disney World and Not Gain a Pound

Leaving Walt Disney World Resort is bad enough without the added worry of having acquired a bit of extra weight from overindulging. On one hand, you’re on vacation, so why not relax and treat yourself? On the other hand, having more than a spoonful of sugar in the form of a treat might mean having to do some hard work when you get home –

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How Walt Disney World has Changed And Will Continue to Change In Coming Years

Let's Recap! 1. Pricing – When the Magic Kingdom first opened its gates, the cost of entry was under $4.00 per adult; tickets were then purchased for each attraction based on their classification (A through E-ticket).  2. Transportation – If Walt Disney were still alive, I can only imagine how excited he would be about the inn

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How Walt Disney World has Changed And Will Continue to Change In Coming Years

5. Introduction of more IP (Intellectual Property) Walt Disney World started with rides based on original ideas and concepts, but today we see more emphasis on attractions being based on intellectual property (movies, television characters) that have shown proof of concept.  We’ve seen hit movies become rides (a la Frozen), and we’ve even

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How Walt Disney World has Changed And Will Continue to Change In Coming Years

As we approach Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, it’s fun to take a look back and think about all the ways that the resort has changed over the years and dream about how it will evolve in the future.  Entire books on the history of the parks’ evolution have been written, but today’s article is just a toe-dip into the subject.

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How to Eat At Walt Disney World If You Have Dietary Restrictions

Let's Recap! 1. Know in advance  – While still in my planning phase for any vacation, Disney or otherwise, I always do my research well in advance before deciding on any place I choose to dine at.   2. Make requests known beforehand – This is a very important point I cannot stress enough. Even if you’ve read the menu and decid

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How to Eat At Walt Disney World If You Have Dietary Restrictions

5. Mobile App ordering privileges A more recent addition to convenience in Disney dining is the online mobile ordering option via the MyDisneyExperience App. The way it works is by allowing guests to place food orders online at various quick service locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, erasing the time spent waiting in long line

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How to Eat At Walt Disney World If You Have Dietary Restrictions

Every year Walt Disney World attracts a diverse range of countless visitors from all around the globe. And with this great variation comes a significant amount of specific dietary needs to fulfill. Speaking from personal experience as a vegetarian with a host of food allergies and limitations, who has a family that includes members with d

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The Disney Dining Plan: How It Works

Let's Recap! 1. Different Levels – Very similar to the various levels of the resorts, Disney offers different levels to the Disney Dining Plan: the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan, the Disney Dining Plan, and the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan.  2. Food and Snacks – regardless of the plan selected, guests have the option to enjoy full-size me

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