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Five Fun Disney World Activities for Kids
Granted, there is a lot going on at Disney World. You don’t really need to go hunting for more things to do with your kids. Park days can certainly be filled with attractions, parades and character meet and greets that just scratch the surface of Disney World’s offerings. However, if you are looking for something a little different, there are quite a few fun little activities to do around the parks. These activities can take the pressure off tromping from one attraction to another and some even offer unique souvenirs. Take a detour from your park plan and give these activities a try. Here are five fun Disney World activities…
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How to Dine at Disney World
Dining at Disney World is not just turkey legs, hot dogs, popcorn and Mickey bars. Oh, no. Just like the Disney World attractions, you will pretty much find something for everyone. There are seasonal and special treats offered throughout the parks and the resorts. Each park has a “hidden in plain sight” Starbucks or Joffrey’s cart to caffeinate you for your day. Epcot’s World Showcase even has festivals built around food. All of the parks and resorts have “grab and go” locations, food stands, and quick service counter restaurants. Table service runs the gamut from fine dining to character breakfasts. You can make reservations for dinner shows, special fireworks dessert…
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How NOT to use FastPass
(Don’t know what this FastPass stuff is all about and need more information? You can find the basics here.) Unless you are an annual passholder or visit the parks regularly, making advance FastPass+ reservations can be one of the most important parts of planning a vacation to Disney World. You want to be able to insure that your group gets to experience most of the attractions on their to do list during your visit. This is especially true if it is a once in a lifetime or even a once every few years trip. If you are going to take advantage of this Disney World perk, it’s also important to…
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How to Plan a Day in the Parks
I’m not a big fan of prescribed touring plans. There. I said it. While I think that a lot of fantastic information can be gleaned from them, touring plans are not a one size fits all kind of deal. Even targeted touring plans for young families, multi-generational groups or adults only, can’t really anticipate your group’s needs exactly. With so many variables like weather, ride shutdowns, and the current mood of your toddler, it is easy to have that plan derailed. Follow to the letter cookie cutter touring plans aren’t for me. However, I am constantly researching the advice given with different touring plans. They can be helpful as an…
