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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

5. Walt Disney World's Decade of Expansion (80s) Walt Disney World’s second decade began and ended with a flourish of new rides, attractions, shops, restaurants, a new water park, Typhoon Lagoon, two new Disney Resorts, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, plus the opening of two new theme parks, EP

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

6. The Decade of Beginning (70s) Walt Disney World opened its doors on October 1, 1971, with exciting rides, attractions, shops, and restaurants, along with four Disney-themed lands, plus Liberty Square. The Magic Kingdom was the only theme park opened on that day.  The rest of the “World” would arrive later. Rides and Attractions on Open

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Walt Disney World Through the Years; Then to Now, to What’s Next?

On October 1, 1971, something wonderful occurred in the city of Lake Buena Vista, Florida. On this day, almost 50 years ago, Walt Disney World opened its doors to the public and became the “most magical place on earth”, and today is also the most visited theme park on earth.  Walt Disney passed away before the completion of Disney World,

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

1. Flynn Rider If a small dose of Flynn Rider in Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade isn’t enough to satisfy you, you’re in luck—you can meet him outside of the park. He joins a few other friends for breakfast at Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno, located at Disney’s Boardwalk. There are plenty of other characters you c

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

2. Prince Eric This is a rare character as he normally does not appear in the parks, so getting to meet him is such a fun experience. He can be found at the newest character breakfast, Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast, at Trattoria al Forno, which is located at Disney’s Boardwalk.

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

3. Drizella and Anastasia These two evil sisters are always fun to meet. You can catch them on occasion in Magic Kingdom, but they can always be found at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

4. Lady Tremaine If you enjoy meeting villains, you’ll love meeting Lady Tremaine. She can be found during dinner at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Photo Credit: Disney

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

5. Prince Charming While Prince Charming makes surprise appearances throughout the year in the parks, usually during special events, you can always meet him if you visit 1900 Park Fare for dinner at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

6. Mary Poppins This delightful and sweet character can be found both in Epcot and Magic Kingdom, but she also meets with various friends during breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Photo Credit: Under Cover Tourist

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15 Characters You Can Meet at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants

7. The Mad Hatter You might get lucky enough to see this hilarious character in Magic Kingdom, but there is one other place you are guaranteed to meet him—during breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

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