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5 Things You Should Ask Cast Members at Magic Kingdom

4. Where is the best spot to watch Wishes? The times guide will tell you what time Wishes is, but it won’t tell you where the best spot to watch it is—and that’s where the cast members come in. Most cast members have seen Wishes at least once, and some may even have a favorite spot that you haven’t thought of watching it from! While I per

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5 Things You Should Ask Cast Members at Magic Kingdom

3. How can I make my trip extra special? While Magic Kingdom is magical in and of itself, there are ways to enhance your trip a little more and any cast member would be happy to assist you with that! I personally love to let guests know that they can get pixie dusted at Castle Couture since most people don’t know that exists. Another way

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5 Things You Should Ask Cast Members at Magic Kingdom

2. Where is the best place to have lunch/dinner? Because Magic Kingdom has so many food offerings, it can tough to pick the best place to grab a bite to eat. If you have some idea of what you may be in the mood for, asking a cast member for further advice will help you make a decision. They can also direct you to the closest/most popular

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5 Things You Should Ask Cast Members at Magic Kingdom

1. Where is the best spot to watch Festival of Fantasy? While you may know that Festival of Fantasy kicks off at 3 p.m. near Splash Mountain, you may not know where the best place is to watch it! Many cast members who work in Magic Kingdom have seen the parade or, in the very least, know the parade route and can offer some advice on where

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8 Things People Don’t Tell You About a WDW Vacation

8. Rain Can Be Fun Sometimes Disney rookies will encounter some rain in the forecast during their trip and try to rearrange their whole itinerary. Yes, sometimes a little reorganizing might be necessary. But actually, rain can really work to your advantage at Walt Disney World. Be prepared with ponchos and waterproof shoes, then hang in t

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8 Things People Don’t Tell You About a WDW Vacation

7. You Can Order Groceries For some people the Dining Plan is the way to go. (Our site has a lot to say about that!) But for others, a dining plan just doesn’t make sense for their group. If that’s you, perhaps you’ll want to save a few bucks by keeping light breakfasts or snacks in your room. If you’ll be on vacation without access to a

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8 Things People Don’t Tell You About a WDW Vacation

6. You Don’t Have to Stay at WDW But if you don’t want to or can’t afford to stay on Disney property, don’t lose heart. Resorts close to Disney property still offer a stellar experience. Search this site for “off property” and you’ll be introduced to some great options. Plus, Disney resorts will allow non-guests to come enjoy some select

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8 Things People Don’t Tell You About a WDW Vacation

5. There are Perks for Staying at WDW Guests staying on Walt Disney property will enjoy lots of extra magic. Of course there’s the ambiance and the Disney-level of service. When you stay on-property you’re totally immersed—it’s all Disney all the time. On-property guests also get earlier access to dining reservations and FastPass reservat

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8 Things People Don’t Tell You About a WDW Vacation

4. It’s Not Just About the Parks In fact, you don’t even have to set foot inside the parks if you don’t want to. There is so much to do on WDW property (some of it for free!) that you could spend days without needing theme park tickets. Again, search this site for “outside park” and you’ll get plenty of ideas to run with. My favorite non-

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8 Things People Don’t Tell You About a WDW Vacation

3. You Never Have to Pay Full Price There are lots of ways to save on the total price of your WDW vacation. Search this site for “save money” and plenty of tips will pop up. My personal favorites include signing up for a Disney Rewards Visa card (we use the reward points to buy annual passes each year) and purchasing Disney Gift Cards at

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