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Walt Disney World Budget Tips from a Penny Pincher

As fun as it is, Walt Disney World vacations are also expensive.  Especially when traveling with a family, many guests are looking to save as much as possible on their Disney vacation. There are layers to how extreme you can go in vacation penny pinching.  I hope that this article can provide some ideas for ways to save on your next Disne

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11 Reasons Why the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Is a Fan Favorite

Let's Recap! 1. Resort Vibes – We look for any reason to hang out at The Polynesian Village Resort. 2. Convenient Park Proximity – Tambu Lounge is conveniently located right on the monorail line. 3. Short Waits – Sure, crowd levels vary based on the time of year and the time of day you visit the lounge. 4. Themed Eats &#

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11 Reasons Why the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Is a Fan Favorite

9. Perfect Pre-Dinner Drinking Location If you have dinner reservations at any of the restaurants at Polynesian Village Resort, absolutely allow time for a visit to Tambu Lounge before dinner. Nothing beats unwinding with cocktail and admiring the castle view from the lounge, or taking a Lapu Lapu to go and walking near the pool to enjoy

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11 Reasons Why the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Is a Fan Favorite

5. Awesome Bartenders The bartenders at this Disney lounge are experienced, kind and fun. They are glad to answer questions about the menu, and make recommendations based on your favorite drinks. Chatting up the bartenders to learn more about the resort and Walt Disney World history is always a favorite of my family. 6. Comfy Seating Tamb

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11 Reasons Why the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Is a Fan Favorite

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is oozing with charm and fun. Inspired by Walt Disney’s love of the South Seas, this resort is divided into sections representing tropical islands. The pool, restaurants, décor and architecture all tie in the incredible theme and transport guests to a tropical paradise. Tambu Lounge is a delicious and fu

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11 Park Tips from Walt Disney World Insiders

Let's Recap! 1.  Be Prepared—Take photos of all your important paperwork, driver’s license, reservation confirmation, room number and location (if you’re staying on property).  2.  Magic Bands—Magic Bands are the greatest invention yet for Disney resort guests.  3.  Extra Magic Hours—The parks with Extra Magic Hours for Disney resort hote

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11 Park Tips from Walt Disney World Insiders

9.  Mobile Phone Ordering This recent addition to Disney ingenuity is a convenient way for you to skip the lines at select restaurants at all four parks.  Simply place your order from the My Disney Experience app, and when you arrive at the restaurant, head to a specially marked window and pick up your order.How cool is that?  And if I kn

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11 Park Tips from Walt Disney World Insiders

6.  Rider Switch Pass If you have small children who cannot or do not want to ride on an attraction, Rider Switch is for you.  One parent and the little one or ones wait outside the entrance while the other parent and rest of the party go through the queue as normal.  Let the cast member know you are doing Rider Switch and they will give

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11 Park Tips from Walt Disney World Insiders

Walt Disney World opened its doors on October 1, 1971 and is the most visited vacation resort in the world, with an average annual attendance of more than 52 million visitors. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres and only half of it has been used.  It comprises four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-seven Disney themed resort hotels

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Disney World Resort Hotels We Love Most and Why

Let's Recap! 1. A “Pop”ular pick – Pop Century – Older nostalgic guests and youngsters alike find much to marvel at while staying at this hip Value Resort. In celebrating the diverse decades and changes among the pop cultural crazes of the 20th century (with focus primarily falling to the 1950s through 1990s), Disney’s Pop Cen

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