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The Best Disney Experiences Outside of The Parks

By //  by Candace Sampson

Is it possible to grow out of Disney?  My kids have been raised on Disney, with our youngest visiting for the first time at three months. While she certainly doesn't remember that trip, I remember her first set of little ears like it was yesterday. Over the years, we've visited Walt Disney World a total of sixteen times and never once have we regretted spending our time there. It always feels like going home.  On our last trip though we tried something new, a land and sea Disney …

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Disney Ruined Cruising For Me – There’s No Going Back Now

By //  by Candace Sampson

This is the story of how Disney ruined cruising for me. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed several cruises on various cruise lines and I thought they were quite good. After enjoying four days on the Disney Dream however, I realize I’ve been living a lie. Way to go Disney, now what am I supposed to do?  How will I live without the cake of the day delivered to my room free of charge? What other cruise line will whisk me away to a private island? Who else will welcome me and my family onboard …

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Does Disney Keep Its Magic In A Post Trump World?

By //  by Kelly Given Williams

I went to Disney World a week after Donald Trump was inaugurated. I'm glad we went so soon after he was sworn in because there is a good chance he will sign an executive order banning all magic from the place if he's given enough time. To be honest, I was leery about heading south of the border with the political climate being as it is, but then I remembered Hillary won the popular vote and there are WAY more progressive people in the U.S. than the Republican party would like us to think and …

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5 Entertaining Line Waits at Walt Disney World

5 Entertaining Line Waits at Walt Disney World

By //  by Gwen Leron

Summer holidays come and go in the blink of an eye, Fridays are the best; Mondays are not, and you'll be waiting in some long lines for rides and attractions during your Walt Disney World vacation—all of these things are facts. I can't help you with the summer holidays and Monday/Friday facts, but I can offer some reassurance when it comes to those lineups at Disney. If you can't score a FastPass for certain attractions, know that there are some queues that go above and beyond to make …

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10 Ways to Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World

10 Ways to Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World

By //  by Gwen Leron

Each time I tell someone we always plan our Walt Disney World trips to take place during the month of August, I'm always asked about the heat. Yes, it's HOT in Florida in August...but the timing just works well for us for several reasons. The kids are out of school, it's a fun last hurrah before September rolls around, and there are often discounts available at this time. Not to mention, we really don't mind the heat. Over the years, I've managed to find the best ways for us beat the heat at …

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