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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

3. Free Stuff Most things at Disney are expensive. This is something that even the most defensive of Disney fans won’t deny. That said, there are a few freebies left in this magical place. For instance, if you visit the Fire Station on Main Street you will be given a free set of cards. These are used to play the “Sorcerers of the Ma

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

4. Water All Around Magic Kingdom is filled with water play. Unfortunately, many visitors don't realize this, and therefore, don't pack for it. So here you go, this is your warning: Pack an extra set of clothes when visiting this park. Not only is Splash Mountain likely to leave you a bit damp, but the splash pad near the Dumbo ride will

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

5. Educational Experiences If you’re feeling bad about pulling the kids out of school for a trip to Disney, you might want to throw that guilt out the window. You see, Magic Kingdom—and Disney World in general—has an enormous number of fabulous learning experiences that are sure to educate your kids without them ever even noticing. Try wa

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

6. Something for Everyone When thinking of Magic Kingdom, many people envision princesses, fairies, and all things five-year-old girls tend to enjoy. However, while Magic Kingdom does indeed have these things, there is much more to it than that. This amazing park has something for everyone. From pirates and space rangers to thrill rides a

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

7. A Talking Mouse Okay, so of course you are expecting to see plenty of Mickey Mouse in Magic Kingdom. However, you may not realize that guests can now meet a chatty version of our favorite mouse face to face. That’s right, by standing in line at the Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom, you will have the opportunity to talk with the mai

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

8. The Need for a Plan You have probably read about the importance of heading into the Disney parks with a game plan. However, the importance of this plan may not hit you until you see the massive size of the Magic Kingdom and the length of many of their lines. Do yourself a favor and take the planning seriously now so you don’t regret it

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

9. A Commute If you’re driving to the parks, the first thing you’ll notice after parking for your day at the Magic Kingdom is that you aren’t actually at the Magic Kingdom. In fact, the park is still a couple of miles away and must be reached by monorail or ferry boat. Keep this in mind when planning your arrival time, as this parking sys

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

If you’ve never been to Magic Kingdom, you probably have a lot to learn. After all, this is an enormous park, and even those of us who have been visiting for years don't know all there is to know. Still, we do our best to keep up with the constant changes, because being in the know is what helps make park visits enjoyable. Are you looking

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8 Experiences You’ll Love in Epcot After Dark

1. Enjoy the Shorter Wait Times As a general rule—though your mileage may vary—all Disney Parks tend to enjoy shorter lines at night than in the middle of the day. This is the time when many people begin filtering out to go back to their hotels (or wherever else) to grab a late dinner or get some much-needed sleep. If you stick around in

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8 Experiences You’ll Love in Epcot After Dark

2. See the Walkways Light Up In certain places at night, the sidewalks at Epcot come to live with embedded fiber optic lights. Between Spaceship Earth and the Fountain of Nations are two areas where you get to walk over “stars” or “pixie dust”, depending on how you want to look at it. There's also a little area tuc

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