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We’ve Decided to Visit Walt Disney World…Now What?

Let's Recap! 1. Start budgeting – It’s no secret that a trip to Walt Disney World can be pretty pricey, especially for larger families.  2. Decide on a time to go – Before you can make any other decisions, you have to figure out what time of year you want to go!  3. Staying on or off property – One of the most important

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We’ve Decided to Visit Walt Disney World…Now What?

5. Buy tickets Once you’ve figured out where you’re staying and how you’re getting there, you can start purchasing tickets! If you plan on staying property, you can book your room and tickets in a package deal, making it a seamless process. If not, you can purchase multi-day tickets separately and add a park hopper, giving you the ability

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We’ve Decided to Visit Walt Disney World…Now What?

Deciding to take a trip to Walt Disney World is the first step in many on crafting the perfect vacation at the most magical place on earth. Once the initial excitement wears off, now comes the hard part: what do we do next? There are many things that need to be done from the time you decide to visit until the time you actually arrive to e

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What You Need to Know Before Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort

Let's Recap! 1. You have to pay for parking – If you plan on driving down or renting a car once you make it to Florida, keep in mind that Disney now charges for overnight parking at all of its resorts. 2. There is no continental breakfast – While some of the hotels offer a continental breakfast as part of your stay, Disney doe

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What You Need to Know Before Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort

4. Free transportation around Disney property While parking overnight at a Disney resort may cost a bit of money now, you can still get around the property for free. There are bus stations at every resort with buses arriving every 20 minutes or so. Some resorts offer additional options, such as boats or the monorail. A new form of transpo

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What You Need to Know Before Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort

A Walt Disney World vacation always feels a little more complete when you choose to stay on property. There’s something really special about leaving a park and heading ‘home’ to your Walt Disney World resort where the magic is still in large supply. There are many things to know before deciding to stay on property, and we’re breaking down

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Disney’s Dining Plan 101 – 13 Tips for Using Your Credits Wisely

Let's Recap! 1. Understand the Tiers – There are various types of Disney Dining Plans. Each plan offers a set number of meals which are redeemed by either meal or snack dining credits. 2. Decide Whether or Not to Purchase – Speaking of which, once you understand what all of the different packages cost and include, take the tim

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Disney’s Dining Plan 101 – 13 Tips for Using Your Credits Wisely

11. Never Use Snack Credits on Water Bottled water is another popular snack credit option, but we’d urge you to resist. Almost every food stand and restaurant can give you complimentary cups of water. On the other hand, we’ve yet to see any cast members pass out complimentary turkey legs… 12. Don’t Buy Additional Snacks With each plan off

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Disney’s Dining Plan 101 – 13 Tips for Using Your Credits Wisely

6. Avoid Two Credit Establishments And this brings us to our next point, as a thrifty guest, avoid the Signature establishments! By using two table-service credits for one meal, you are paying double in point value. Plus, you will likely be paying for another meal out of pocket to supplement the additional credits used. Enjoying one of th

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Disney’s Dining Plan 101 – 13 Tips for Using Your Credits Wisely

Hailed by some Walt Disney World regulars as the most convenient add-on to a Disney vacation, using a dining plan requires some savvy. If you can purchase a dining package beforehand, you can (theoretically) never have to take out your wallet to purchase food or beverages. All you have to do is scan that oh-so-luxurious MagicBand. Dependi

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