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Have You Tried These 7 Fantastically Fun Things in Fantasyland?

While the Magic Kingdom is home six wonderfully themed lands, the land most associated with Disney World is Fantasyland.  So many of the early Disney movies were drawn from stories that feature dragons, witches, wizards, princes, and princesses.  When the parks were created, all of these characters were ushered into Fantasyland and still

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

20.  Become a DVC member Talk about a life goal!  The idea of becoming a Disney Vacation Club member might seem cost prohibitive, but if you find yourself visiting Disney year after year, you may find that membership is a great value for your family.   How many of the items mentioned here have you experienced?    Your Disney must-do's wil

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

19.  Visit Aulani There should be no explanation needed here.  Hawaiian paradise vacation + lazy river + Mickey and friends = must do! Photo Credit: Disney

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

18.  Dine with an Imagineer I only recent learned that this opportunity even exists!  Guests over 14 years of age can make an advanced reservation to have lunch with a Disney Imagineer in a small group (up to 10 guests and 1 Imagineer).  This experience is most often offered at the Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios, and includes

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

17.  Visit the utilidors The utilidors are the corridors beneath the Magic Kingdom used by Cast Members to move easily through (and under) the park.  There are a few behind the scenes tours that will let you visit them (eek!), including the Keys to the Kingdom and Backstage Magic tours.

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

16.  Travel to a park other than Walt Disney World Disney has several parks around the globe.  Do you want to ride Space Mountain (complete with an inversion) at Disneyland Paris?  Explore Disney Tokyo Sea?  Or perhaps you want to see where Walt started it all at Disneyland.  If you're really serious, why not add them all to your bucket l

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

15.  Visit during Christmas, if only to see decorations! Each park, as well as the deluxe resorts, have their own Christmas trees and other elaborate decor.  It's a must see, at least once!

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

14.  Try pin trading It's fun, easy, and social- the perfect complement to your trip.  Kids and adults will love buying a starter pack of pins and trading with cast members to find new favorites!

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

13.  Enjoy a special seasonal event Disney continues to expand its offering of special events, and you're sure to find one that strikes your fancy.  From the Food and Wine Festival to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there's something everyone will enjoy.  Keep in mind that some of these events are included in park admission, while

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20 Must-Dos for Your Disney Bucket List

12.  Stay in the park very, very late Nothing beats a super-late night extra magic hour (sometimes as late as 3am in the busy seasons at the Magic Kingdom).  The crowds thin, the weather is cool, and the magic is palpable.  And remember, just because the park is closed, it doesn't mean you have to leave right away. 

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