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14 Sensational Things About Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs

When we recently visited Disney, one of the places I was most looking forward to seeing was Disney Springs. I had read all about the changes and I couldn’t wait to explore. In all honesty, I needed more time to see all of it, but here are some highlights and some things you won’t want to miss. Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

15. Just Keep Swimming (and Smiling) Sometimes things won’t go according to plan. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun. If you miss a reservation or can’t find a place to watch the parade, smile and carry on. We promise you will find something equally fantastic to do just around the corner. By following these simple tips

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

14. Set Realistic Expectations Heading into a park with a long to-do list and no time set aside for relaxing and simply enjoying the place is a surefire way to make everyone in your party miserable. Instead, set realistic expectations for what you can accomplish in a day. By having smaller expectations, you will be extra pleased if you do

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

13. Seek Out Magical Experiences There are magical experiences around every corner in Walt Disney World. Some of these just happen when you are in the right place at the right time. However, others are things you can seek out. For instance, the barber shop on Main Street will sprinkle pixie dust in your child’s hair for free—all you have

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

12. Stay Until Closing Just as the experience of rope drop has something special to offer, the last hour or so before park closing has its own set of benefits. Of course, the crowds begin to taper off and the temperature begins to drop, but there is also something incredibly special about seeing the park all lit up as it is winding down f

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

11. Take Advantage of Rope Drop The hour or two after opening is a wonderful time to be in the parks. The crowds are incredibly light, meaning it is easy to ride the more popular rides, and there is a certain magic the morning hours add to the experience. Additionally, the temperature is still relatively cool in the early hours, making th

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

10. Find Easter Eggs There are a large number of Easter eggs hidden throughout the parks. These include “Hidden Mickeys” and a number of other clever little things. A quick search on the internet will help you know where to look for these hidden treasures, and the hunt to find them will provide you and your family with tons of extra fun T

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

9. Let the Kids Lead In order to ensure the trip is fun for the little ones, it is a good idea to let them lead from time to time. Schedule blocks of time here and there that are specifically for whatever the little ones want to do. Let them decide where to go and what to ride. This will help them feel in control of their fun, making the

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

8. Bring the Goods Aside from the sunscreen, fan, and sunglasses mentioned above, there are quite a few other things you may want to bring with you into the parks. You’ll also likely want to bring a camera, a first aid kit, a stroller, and autograph books. All of these items can be stored in a backpack for easy portability.

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15 Tips for Making Your Walt Disney World Trip Magical

7. Keep Your Cool Florida is hot, especially in the summertime. In order to avoid dehydration and other negative effects of the bright sunshine, it is important to take precautions. These include: ●      Drinking plenty of water (which you can get for free at any counter-service eatery). ●      Wearing sunscreen. ●      Donning sunglasses

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