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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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The Disney Dining Plan: How It Works

4. Prepaid Expense Depending on the level you choose, the cost varies.  The quick service plan costs $52.50 per person per day up to the deluxe plan which costs $116.25 per person per day.  The cost of the plan is added to your vacation, so it is an expense that you pay in advance.  This takes some of the sticker shock off dining at the D

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The Disney Dining Plan: How It Works

Much goes into planning a trip to Walt Disney World.  In addition to planning your route or booking plane tickets, guests also have to decide on what type of tickets to buy, what resort to stay at, what FastPass+ selections to make, as well as whether they want to attend any special events.  An additional consideration is where do guests

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6 Reasons to Stay at the Epcot Area Resorts

Let's Recap! 1. Location – the resorts situated around Crescent Lake (Boardwalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, the Swan, and the Dolphin) are centrally located to two of the four theme parks on property.   2. Hotel Theming – between the five resorts, guests will find highly themed resorts with intricate detailing that will immerse guests in the

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