10 Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer

While a Disney vacation is a special one, visiting central Florida in the hottest part of summer will require some planning if you want this to be a magical vacation…and not a miserable one. So let’s talk about some ways to stay cool if you will be traveling to Disney World this summer.

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Disney World Quick Tips – Summer Survival Guide

Summer in Florida is fierce. I hold nothing back. As one who made the yearly pilgrimage to the House of Mouse every July for at least a decade with my family, I know it seems impossible to visit the parks while you are dripping with sweat. Fear not travelers for

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Thanking a Cast Member

Cast members will often go above and beyond the call of duty to make your Disney vacation wonderful.  Whether you’ve received an unexpected room upgrade, a complimentary dessert, were given extra help while in a pickle, or were just handed some surprise fast passes, a simple spoken “Thank you” is always appreciated.  But have you

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Do You Speak the Disney’s Language?

The world of Walt Disney entertainment is so unique it requires its own language. Some words originated directly from Walt and his Imagineers. Others, it seems, have grown into their own Disneyness and have acquired new meanings along the way. Attraction = a theme park ride or show Audio animatronics

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Disney World Quick Tips – Best Rides and Attractions to Nurse or Bottle Feed your Little Ones

I know what your thinking this is a funny subject coming from a guy. But I am no stranger to poopy diapers or feeding little ones. While visiting the parks with little ones can be challenging there are some little tricks my wife and I have learned to help make

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Hidden Oasis for Parents – Disney World Baby Care Centers

For most vacationers, standard routines go out the window.  Regularly scheduled meals, diapers, potty breaks, naps, go out the window in search of magic and fun.  But, even though the schedules may not be exact, Walt Disney World provides a safe haven for families to escape to, in search of

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Disney World Quick Tips – Miscellaneous Tips I have learned

There is so much to do at Disney World often times we look over little things that could make our visit even more enjoyable. I have learned a thing or two while visiting the parks and while I am sure I could write out articles for every one of these

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Disney World Planning – Special Needs Tips for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Oscar winning Deaf actress Marlee Matlin has often said, “the only thing Deaf people can’t do is hear” and she proves it everyday. The sights and sounds of Walt Disney World aren’t only for hearing people, the Deaf and hard of hearing can experience all that Walt Disney World has

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Drink Around the World Showcase – Classic American Beer at Fife & Drum Tavern

  Fife & Drum Tavern at American Adventure, Epcot In many ways, the American Adventure in Epcot is located perfectly for a quick, palate-cleansing stop on a “Drink Around the World Showcase” (DAWS) day. Located halfway around World Showcase, the American Adventure focuses as much on comfort food and non-alcoholic

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Why I love Walt Disney World Extra Magic Hours!

When it comes to Walt Disney World and Extra Magic Hours, the debate is endless!  There are strategies about how to make the most of your Extra Magic Hours (EMH), there are debates over which is better, morning EMH or evening EMH, and there are people that avoid them like

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Review of Disneyland: Sunrise to Sunrise, by Tom Bricker

If you subscribe to TouringPlans.com, you are probably familiar with the photographic genius of Tom Bricker. Tom is the Chief Photographer for TouringPlans, and as such is responsible for the photos at the top of each page of the website as well as the attraction photo galleries and other assignments.

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Don’t Miss Out on the Magic!! Visually-Impaired Girl makes lasting Magical Memory.

You’ve made your ADR’s, you’ve got your flight, hotel and admission tickets reserved and paid for, you’ve studied the park maps, and you’ve got your touring plan printed on a spreadsheet!  You’re all set for a magical vacation at Disney World… but will it actually be magical?  It won’t be

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Walt Disney World Planning Tips: What to Pack?

Whether you are a frequent visitor to Disney World or if you are planning your first magical visit, I hope you will find this Packing Tip helpful. Up on the top shelf of my closet, I have what I refer to as my Disney Trunk. The contents of this oversized

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