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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

3.  Fantasyland Walt might not recognize this New Fantasyland.  The entrance through the Castle would feel familiar, and the sight of the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel under the multi-colored medieval tent would certainly take his breath away.  This carousel is larger and more ornately decorated, and has more elaborately decorated horse

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

2.  Cinderella’s Castle and the Hub I think Walt would walk to the end of Main Street, USA, and would be amazed at the size and majesty of Cinderella’s Castle, and would also be surprised at the hub or central gateway to the other Lands in front of the Castle.  This new and innovative hub includes beautifully sculpted gardens, additional

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

1.  Main Street, USA I know Walt Disney would immediately recognize this replica of Main Street and Town Square of his childhood home of Fort Collins, Colorado.  He actually showed his builders and architects photos of the Main Street of Fort Collins, and many of the features of the town were incorporated in Disneyland and Walt Disney Wor

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Would Walt Disney Recognize the Current Magic Kingdom?  7 Things To Consider

Walt Elias Disney, one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our times, and his legacy lives on through the Disney Company, Disney theme parks, Disney merchandising, and Disney movies, music, and television.  Just think about it, it all started as an idea Walt had when he was sitting on a park bench while he watched his two daughters ri

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10 Tips to Help You Survive a Power-Packed Day at the Disney Parks

10. Have Fun  You can’t get too caught up with schedules and experiences on your trip.  You have to step back and enjoy each and every moment you find yourself in because that is the reason each and every one of us choose to visit Disney – to have fun! We love planning power-packed days at the theme parks!  What are your tips and tricks f

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10 Tips to Help You Survive a Power-Packed Day at the Disney Parks

9. Arrive Early Crowds at the Disney Parks are a constant, but crowd levels are smaller first thing in the morning.  You’ll be able to ride attractions with shorter waits, navigate through the parks, or meet your favorite characters with ease if you arrive at the park early – ideally at rope drop or by taking advantage of the Extra Magic

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10 Tips to Help You Survive a Power-Packed Day at the Disney Parks

8. Times Guides We always grab a Times Guide upon entering each park so we can see specifically when certain attractions are open until each day, when characters are available to meet, and when any special performances are occurring.  We do this so we can make sure we are where we need to be during our visit.  This always allow us to snea

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10 Tips to Help You Survive a Power-Packed Day at the Disney Parks

7. Time Off  On longer trips, we take afternoon breaks back at our resort, but on a short trip, we don’t have that luxury when we are packing in all of the excitement!  But, we still need some breaks where we can cool off and rest our legs – generally, we do this by taking in longer attractions that allow us to cool off inside – for examp

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10 Tips to Help You Survive a Power-Packed Day at the Disney Parks

6. Power Packs Technology is now the way of life – Disney has a wonderful app that allows you to research and see all information that is pertinent to your trip through their app, but since the app is so powerful, it does take its toll on your cell phone or tablet.  We recommend guests grab a power pack or two to bring along to refresh th

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10 Tips to Help You Survive a Power-Packed Day at the Disney Parks

5. Dining Reservations  Much like the FastPasses, if are trying to get the most out of your trip, make sure you have an advanced dining reservation if you are looking to sit down for a meal.  You will definitely save time if you choose to eat at a counter service dining location, but we can understand the desire to get out of the sun, ref

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