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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

5. Cast members are your best resource Being a former cast member myself, I can tell you that cast members are truly your best resource while in the parks and you should absolutely utilize them! Whether you need directions to your next attraction or you want to know what time another park closes, they are there to assist you and almost al

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

6. Take breaks Because you feel so pressed for time, your instinct will be to do things one right after the other with no breaks in between except for food. However, this is a good way to burn out quickly, which will leave you with little energy come nightfall. Give yourself breaks in between, even if it’s just to sit with a snack and wat

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

7. Check closures and refurbishments beforehand Nothing ruins a park day more than finding out your favorite ride is down for refurbishment or, even worse, has been closed for one reason or another. It’s always a good idea to check out what has closed since you last visited or what rides will be undergoing refurbishments and when. There a

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

8. Bring a bag Growing up, I never wanted to bring a bag to amusement parks because it meant having to get a locker for the day or having to put my bag on the side while I went on rides and praying no one would touch it. However, Disney is different—the rides are designed to allow you to safely bring your bag along and it won’t hinder you

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

I have been an annual passholder for Walt Disney World for nearly four years now. Over this amount of time, I have experienced everything the parks have to offer, from entertainment to food to attractions. Getting to watch the parks evolve is both heartbreaking and exhilarating, and going so often has allowed me to devise a handful of tip

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15 Tantalizing Treats Your Family Will Love At Disney World Parks

1. Minnie’s Bake Shop Cookies (Most WDW Gift Shops) Don’t be fooled by this pre-packaged dessert. These thick, buttery cookies (studded with hunks of chocolate and nuts) are made fresh and should be eaten within 1-2 weeks of your purchase. However; when you take your first bite, you won’t have the willpower to put it back down. Trust me.

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15 Tantalizing Treats Your Family Will Love At Disney World Parks

2. Hazelnut Spread and Fruit Waffle – Sleep Hollow (Magic Kingdom) Speaking of pastries, this fluffy waffle sandwich in Liberty Square is the definition of indulgence. Coated in a chocolatey spread and topped with fresh fruit, this is the perfect dessert to grab before another showing of “The Muppets Present…. Great Moments in American Hi

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15 Tantalizing Treats Your Family Will Love At Disney World Parks

3. Warm Cinnamon Roll – Gaston’s Tavern (Magic Kingdom) For a brief (and upsetting) time, this dessert was nonexistent when the Main Street U.S.A. Bakery became a Starbucks. Thankfully, this salivating-worthy pastry can be found right within New Fantasyland! Bursting with rich flavor and generously iced, the famous cinnamon roll is defini

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15 Tantalizing Treats Your Family Will Love At Disney World Parks

4. Mickey Cake Pops – Big Top Treats (Magic Kingdom) These moist delights can be found within the topsy turvy Storybook Circus area. The display case may be brimming with sugary choices, but the Mickey shaped cake pops will definitely win over your taste buds. Dipped in a variety of toppings and available in several flavors, this is the p

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15 Tantalizing Treats Your Family Will Love At Disney World Parks

5. The “Grey” Stuff – Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom) “It’s delicious, don’t believe us as the dishes…” In all honesty, this sweet at the Be Our Guest Restaurant is quite yummy. The actual “grey stuff” consists of an Oreo-based mousse topped on a decadent brownie. The final touch is a sprinkling of edible pearls. Truly, there is no dessert m

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