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Essential Etiquette Advice for Walt Disney World Rookies

There is nothing more fun (or agonizingly slow) than anticipating the magic of a Disney vacation. In a perfect world, we would all be able to run through the Magic Kingdom and experience every attraction via a Full House-inspired montage. Sadly, this is not reality. Walt Disney World is crowded. Mapping out your itinerary for the week can

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

1. Early Spot-Staking Those who have never been to a Disney park may not be prepared for the people who begin seeking out spots for watching parades and fireworks a full two hours before the show is scheduled to begin. While we don't recommend joining them and staking your claim this early, we do recommend knowing the less-crowded spots w

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9 Things You May Not Expect When Visiting Magic Kingdom

2. Plenty of Short Waits We’ve all heard about the insanely long waits for Space Mountain. What you don’t usually hear people talk about are the numerous short waits found in Magic Kingdom. Short waits can be found on any moderately crowded day, and some are even fairly short on high crowd days. Here are the attractions with consistently

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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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