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Getting the Most Out of the Newest Attractions at Walt Disney World

Let's Recap! 1. Early Morning or After Hours Magic- If you’re willing to spend extra money for little to no wait times, Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or After Hours Magic at either Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom is your best bet.  2. Child Swap– For Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash a

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Getting the Most Out of the Newest Attractions at Walt Disney World

4. FastPass+ Using the FastPass+ service is a great way to ensure you’ll get to experience at least one attraction in each land with a minimal wait time. Staying on Disney property gives you the advantage of being able to book your FastPass+ experiences 60 days out from your trip, which allows you the chance to snag the best, and most pop

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Getting the Most Out of the Newest Attractions at Walt Disney World

There’s nothing more exciting than visiting the Walt Disney World Resort when there are new attractions to experience! Depending on your last visit to the parks, you’ll have both Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to explore on your next trip. Both lands brought

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Walt Disney World Budget Tips from a Penny Pincher

Let's Recap! 1. Know Your Goal – Saving money can be tough, the best way to begin is to know what goal you have in mind.  2. Hack Your Travel Dates – So much saving can happen by playing around with travel dates. 3. Coupon for Vacation Necessities – Regardless of if you are normally a couponer or not, taking the time to

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Walt Disney World Budget Tips from a Penny Pincher

9. Value Resorts Only  Value Resorts are the cheapest Disney resort option and can add up to big savings- quick. All Disney resorts run seasonal specials occasionally.  However, the cheapest lodging option will always be staying at a Value Resort. Value Resort pricing is nearly always the same cost as staying at a nearby resort off the pr

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Walt Disney World Budget Tips from a Penny Pincher

5. Gift Your Disney Vacation A recent trend in gift giving has families and friends gifting experiences instead of items.  My family loves reducing clutter and holiday stress by gifting money/gift cards toward vacations and experiences instead of gifting items. Why not gift your kids or spouse with a Walt Disney World vacation?  By going

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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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