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10 Things Nobody Told Me About A Disney World Vacation

4. Travel Time Unlike Disneyland, Walt Disney World is spread across over 40 miles of land making it a wee bit challenging to travel to your favorite parks or restaurants.  In addition to traffic and long distances, the busses, monorails, and boats that transport guests all around the property can take time to arrive when picking up guest

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10 Things Nobody Told Me About A Disney World Vacation

3. My Disney Experience Times have changed and there is no need to carry around a paper map that could get lost or ruined in your bag as you travel around the parks!  The My Disney Experience App not only allows guests to have a virtual map in their hands at all times, but they have access to wait times for rides, show times, menus for re

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10 Things Nobody Told Me About A Disney World Vacation

2. Advanced Dining Reservations Disney dining is a hot commodity amongst park goers.  It has become so popular throughout the years, that guests can now make reservations up to 180 days in advance.  The crazy part is that many have even said they call at 12AM just to make sure they get a spot at their favorite restaurant before it sells o

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10 Things Nobody Told Me About A Disney World Vacation

1. Recreational Activities Each Disney World resort offers various recreational activities that guests can enjoy on their days off from the parks.  There are some, however, that offer activities that go way beyond the pool or basketball courts.  Some resorts offer amazing activities such as bike rentals, boat rentals, horseback riding, fi

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10 Things Nobody Told Me About A Disney World Vacation

When we think of Disney, we usually think of a carefree, easy going, and fun adventure.  While all of this may be true, the image of our picture perfect vacation can change drastically when things don’t always go as planned, whether the changes are positive or negative.  Here are 10 things you may not know about a Disney vacation.

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10 Best Kept Secret Dining Spots Around Disney World Resort

10. Territory Lounge With a rustic lodge motif, Wilderness Lodge’s Territory Lounge is a cozy and comfortable spot that makes you feel right at home.  Relax with one of their signature cocktails or craft beers, and be sure to pair it with a tasty item off of their delectable menu.  They serve everything from burgers, wings, and fries to s

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10 Best Kept Secret Dining Spots Around Disney World Resort

9. Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Opened in 2013, The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is located right outside The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  If you didn’t know better you might think that it was an outdoor section of the restaurant, or perhaps a waiting area for those with reservations.  Instead, it’s a n

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10 Best Kept Secret Dining Spots Around Disney World Resort

8. Captain’s Grille Perhaps overshadowed by the well-known Yachtsman Steakhouse nearby, Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort nonetheless offers a quality dining experience in its own right.  Covering both sides of “surf and turf”, this restaurant features standard seafood favorites like crab cakes, clam chowder, seared scallops,

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10 Best Kept Secret Dining Spots Around Disney World Resort

7. The Plaza Restaurant There’s flying under the radar, and then there’s hiding in plain sight!  Magic Kingdom’s The Plaza Restaurant sits right at the end of Main Street U.S.A. just next to the popular Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, and still there are many people who have never heard of it!  They serve delicious comfort foods like meatloaf, ch

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10 Best Kept Secret Dining Spots Around Disney World Resort

6. San Angel Inn Restaurante Along the same lines as Pinocchio’s Village Haus, the San Angel Inn Restaurante in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion offers great theming with a fun view!  The tables sit at the base of a Mayan pyramid with a smoking volcano in the distance, and some tables overlook the first part of the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Th

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