How to Tour the Parks – Zigging and Zagging Your Way Around Disney

One of the most important things to know when planning your days at Walt Disney World is that you may need to adjust your itinerary based on the habits of the other guests. Learning to zig while others zag is based on experiencing the parks on different days and at

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GoGo squeeZ Brings Simple, Active Fun to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

GoGo squeeZ, the first squeezable, re-sealable, all-natural applesauce snack in the U.S., announced today that the brand is participating in the Epcot(R) International Flower & Garden Festival, being held at the Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla, for the second year in a row. This year GoGo

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Top 5 ways to sound like a “planner” on your next Walt Disney World vacation

Ok, so OBVIOUSLY you’re the planner of the group. You wouldn’t be sitting here reading this if you weren’t. However, if you’re like me sometimes you do all the planning for an event or vacation and WHOOSH someone clueless swoops in and takes control and you walk around silently fuming

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Disney World Quick Tips – Advanced Dining Reservation Tips

Most Disney visitors plan on dining at some table service restaurants while they are on vacation. I thought most everyone was aware of the Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) system and used it as designed. In reading some of the many Disney forums on the web it is a bit disconcerting

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Why Should You Go to Walt Disney World?

This weekend, I was looking through all the pictures we have accumulated through the years. I was reminded of such wonderful memories. I started to think about why we began taking our family to Walt Disney World in the first place and why we kept the tradition year after year.

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Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t be so rushed

When you visit Walt Disney World Resort, slow down and pay attention. It’s impossible to see and do everything in one Park visit anyway, so try not to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of doing it all that you overlook what makes the place so magical.

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A Once In A Lifetime Lecture with Jack Lindquist

Recently I had the privilege of listening to a lecture by the man that helped guide Disneyland to great success: Jack Lindquist. Disneyland’s very first president came to speak to my Walt Disney and Charles Darwin: In Pursuit of Happiness and Knowledge course at Chapman University. I was blown away

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Can you use a Stroller as a Wheelchair?

Walt Disney World allows parents of special needs children to use a stroller as wheelchair. The stroller will be treated just like it is a wheelchair allowing you to use special entrances as needed. It will also allow your child to stay in the stroller when other strollers have to

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Top 5 Ways to Beat the Heat at Disney World

One of the biggest problems guests encounter visiting Walt Disney World is the heat! Extreme heat and humidity can really limit your day at the parks, as well as put a drain on your wallet as you are constantly buying Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars and drinks to cool down. Heat

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Downtown Disney ‘Must-Sees’ for Young Children

If you’re taking young (ish) children to Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World, you may find yourself surprised at how much there is for them to do. Sure, Downtown Disney (DTD) features a lot of options for adults interested in shopping and dining, but kids will find things to

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Buses Boats and Monorails – WDW Transportation App Now Available on iTunes

Buses Boats and Monorails is your guide to navigating your way around Walt Disney World transportation. In Epcot but have an ADR at Chef Mickey’s? We’ll give you ways to make your meal on time. Choose your location, a park, resort hotel, or restaurant, select a destination and the app

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Top 5 Walt Disney World Attractions that are Underrated

Anyone planning a trip to Disney or who has been there before knows that are certain attractions that get a lot of attention and fill up the queues really quick. Therefore, some other Disney attractions that may not offer the latest technology or the biggest thrills sometimes get overlooked and are definitely

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Planning Your Disney Vacation: Get Your Customized Maps!

One of the greatest things that Walt Disney World offers is the ability, every six months, to order a set of customized maps.  These special maps are made of a thicker paper, and you can put as many favorite attractions, shows, and dining locations on there as you want.  The

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Wanted: Indiana Jones Adventure at Walt Disney World

I just returned from my first trip to Disneyland since I was a small child. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I had read during some of my pre-trip planning that some of the rides there better than at Walt Disney World. Admittedly, I was pleasantly surprised. The

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