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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

8. “Snacks are expensive; you should always bring your own.” Yes, five dollars for an ice cream bar is more expensive than the forty-two cent granola bar you can bring from home. However, in my opinion, balance is key. We often bring light snacks (and usually lunch) into the park, but then we “splurge” on an ice cream bar or bakery treat

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

7 .“You MUST arrive at park opening time.” All across the internet you’ll find advice to arrive as soon as the park opens to make the most of your time. However, fair warning should be given—park opening is crazy! Everybody wants to get there at opening, making traffic, transportation, and security a bear. My advice is to arrive either we

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

6. “You can skip Animal Kingdom…” Many people think that Animal Kingdom is just a glorified zoo and is therefore not worthy of the park ticket admittance. Someone who cannot visit all four parks may find that a legitimate reason to nix Animal Kingdom from the itinerary—it’s reasonable that often cuts may have to be made somewhere. However

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

5. “Make sure to use the Magical Express to get you from the airport.” If you’re flying into Orlando International Airport, the Magical Express is usually the way to go. It’s complimentary for guests staying on-property, after all. However, as with anything else, it’s a perk that needs to be weighed properly against other options. If you

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

4. “A Disney dining plan is the best way to go.” Some people swear by the Disney Dining Plan; I have friends who plan their trip around when the DDP is “free”. For certain families, the dining plan lets them enjoy their food without thinking about the prices. However, for other families the Disney Dining Plan costs way more than it ends u

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

3. “You should always use Disney transportation to get to your destination.” Guests staying on Disney property can use Disney transportation to get anywhere for a convenient, stress-free navigation experience. However, it can eat up a significant amount of time when you consider the waiting, transporting, stopping, and possible transferri

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

2. “You MUST stay on Disney property!” Staying on Disney property is a wonderful option that allows you the perks of transportation, free parking, Extra Magic Hours, and that indefinable Disney quality. However, for larger families within a tighter budget, staying in a nearby off-property hotel could actually be a better choice. When weig

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

1. “You should go at Christmas!” Disney is beautiful at Christmas time. The decorations are over-the-top elaborate and the additional celebrations are added magic. People tend to think that Christmas means lower crowds, assuming that most people would be celebrating the holiday with their families. However, Christmas time is actually one

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Get Your Facts Straight—9 Popular Disney Tips that Are Actually Bogus

Practical Disney tips abound about the best and most efficient ways to plan your vacation. But not everything is black and white. Here are 9 popular Disney tips with arguable merit…

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10 Experiences Worth Having in Epcot’s World Showcase

10. Agent P’s Missions The teal green cast members who introduce guests to the Agent P Missions around World Showcase are often overlooked, but this game is actually a hidden gem. This interactive scavenger hunt is much more than just following some prompts on a phone; there are worthwhile surprises along the way that will enthrall kids a

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