• UncategorizedFastPass

    How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps

    5. FP or FP+ Short for FastPass or FastPass+ (which are often used interchangeably). FastPasses are your ticket to skip long lines and join a queue for the same ride with a much shorter wait time. Prior to your visit you can reserve up to three FP’s per day (must be in the same park). After your initial three FP’s are used, you can reserv

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    How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps

    4. APH – Is an Annual Pass Holder.  Annual Pass Holders receive special perks such as merchandise and resort discounts, as well as exclusive collectible offerings. There are different levels of APH’s, each with a corresponding price-to-park-access ratio. (Less expensive passes have more restrictive blackout dates.) If you plan to vi

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  • UncategorizedVia Napoli

    How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps

    3. ADR – Means Advanced Dining Reservation.  ADR’s are highly recommended for Table Service and Character Meals. ADR’s cannot be made for Counter Service or Snack establishments. On-property guests can begin making ADR’s 180 days in advance of their trip. For popular restaurants (including BOG and Cindy’s – see below) you will

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  • UncategorizedDisney Dining Plan

    How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps

    2. DDP – Stands for Disney Dining Plan.  Available to guests staying on property, a DDP can be customized based on your budget and desires. When choosing your DDP it’s important to know the distinctions in restaurant classifications. “Table Service” denotes a traditional sit-down meal with a server. “Buffet” is self-explanatory—a si

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  • UncategorizedDisney's Hollywood Studios

    How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps

    1. MK/AK/HS Basic abbreviations for three of the parks at Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. The fourth park, Epcot (or EPCOT), usually is not abbreviated. (Possibly because the name itself is an acronym – Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.)    

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  • UncategorizedMagic Kingdom Entrance

    How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps

    So you’ve begun to wade in the waters of Disney vacation planning, when suddenly you’re bombarded with enough senseless acronyms and abbreviations to make you feel like you’re in over your head. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – here are 10 often-used codes to help you speak Disney easily in no time:  

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  • Disney Hollywood StudiosDisney's Hollywood Studios

    Top 10 Things Disney Pros Do at Hollywood Studios

    Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World is an amazing theme park that has changed significantly over the years. With each and every trip I take I have certain things that I have to do within this amazing park. With all the new changes coming in the near future there will be even more new and exciting “must do’s” when visiting. The followin

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  • UncategorizedWestCot

    18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot

    18. WestCOT While there are several versions of Disneyland/Magic Kingdom worldwide, Epcot is unique. But at one time there was a plan to give Disneyland Resort its own version of Epcot. WestCOT was planned for California in the late 1980s. But when EuroDisney proved to be a financial loss, plans for WestCOT were scrapped. But eventually D

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  • UncategorizedOutpost

    18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot

    17. Surprises in the Outpost Between the China and Germany pavilions in the World Showcase you’ll find the Outpost, an African-themed area with some fun shopping and a refreshment stand. But don’t think that’s all there is to it! Do a little exploring and open a few of the crates – you might find some fun surprises! Also, if you visit the

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  • UncategorizedDVC Lounge

    18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot

    16. Private Lounges There are two private lounges in Epcot that are open to special sets of guests. Members of the Disney Vacation Club can take a break in the DVC Member Lounge, located on the second floor of the Imagination pavilion. DVC members can visit the lounge to relax, charge phones, and enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks

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