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Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort

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    500 Miles F.
    "Try the Poly for access to the TTA and the Magic Kingdom."(10 Tips)
    Shannan G.
    "Check out Addicted to Mickey on Facebook for lots of magical fun!"(9 Tips)
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    "Animal Kingdom on the same pass"(5 Tips)
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    "... Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios."(4 Tips)
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  • Genaheart icon on user image
    GenaJuly 15, 2012
    Definitely the "Happiest Place on Earth"! Take 2 days to the Magic Kingdom. There is so much to see! Also get a copy of Birnnaum's Disney if it's your first trip. Tons of useful tips on what to do!!
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  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave McAugust 6, 2018
    Really the best of all the Disney locations, make sure you get the meal plan though, food is really expensive! 🍔
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  • Aurora De Lucia
    Aurora De LuciaOctober 13, 2013
    Go in January for marathon weekend! A fun way to make your way through all the parks (plus ESPN's Wide World of Sports) in one morning.(If you're a Gatorade drinker, pack it! Disney uses Powerade.) Read more
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  • Jyotirmoy B.heart icon on user image
    Jyotirmoy BanerjeeDecember 7, 2012
    It's a magical place! Be on main street after the electric light parade for the show projected on the castle, amazing! And stay for the fireworks, you won't be disappointed...Magical
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  • RidesKingdom
    RidesKingdomSeptember 15, 2015
    The most visited theme parks in the World. Four amazing parks in a big world, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios. Read more
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  • 500 Miles F.heart icon on user image
    500 Miles For SMAMarch 13, 2015
    Try the boardwalk or beach club hotels for easy access to Epcot. Try the Poly for access to the TTA and the Magic Kingdom. Victoria and Alberts = best restaurant in the universe:
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  • Justin M.heart icon on user image
    Justin MartinNovember 14, 2021
    The elder statesman of amusement parks. Tons of food options and great ambiance. For rids - Peter Pan, Pirates of the C, it’s a small world, haunted mansion, space mountain. Have fun!
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  • James D.
    James DesjardinsJanuary 21, 2012
    Where do you even begin? Best bet,stay in a Disney hotel and make use of the bus system. Pick 1 park a day Enjoy the pooside bar that is at most resorts,and ride Expedition Everest as much as possible
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  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HankenMarch 9, 2015
    Ask for a cup of water with your meal purchase. Some restaurants will give you a free cup (instead of $2.50 per bottle of water). Refill at the water fountains.
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  • Ann-Marie Y.
    Ann-Marie YNovember 22, 2011
    It's a magical place! Be on main street after the electric light parade for the show projected on the castle, amazing! And stay for the fireworks, you won't be disappointed...Magical
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  • J
    JSeptember 7, 2014
    Great time of year to come! No waits longer than 5 minutes for a ride. If you are bringing the little ones (and they aren't in school yet), I would highly recommend coming right when school starts.
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  • Jordan D.heart icon on user image
    Jordan DangeloNovember 19, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Do it all Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom each park is unique and has a magical feel : ) ps durning Christmas Its gorgeous, make sure to see the Osborne lights @ HS
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  • Marian R.
    Marian RobinsonJanuary 22, 2014
    Plan ahead to avoid disappointment and be prepared for crowds. Make sure you know the rides and attractions you must see and do them first. Wear comfortable shoes!
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  • Laura L.
    Laura LovaglioAugust 25, 2013
    Best Time to see characters / ride attractions at Magic Kingdom is before 10:30 a.m. (Everyday) Start in the back of the park it will be least crowded. Get there at opening!
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  • J P.heart icon on user image
    J PMay 16, 2016
    Start from the back of any park and head forward. You'll take advantage of minimal waits for great rides by circumventing the crowds in the park at the front.
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  • chesleah K.
    chesleah KribsDecember 1, 2013
    Please remember your common sense and manners while on vacation. And let's also remember if you are vacationing during peak days, there will be long lines... Not just for attractions either.
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  • Jessica M.
    Jessica MouldFebruary 26, 2012
    If you are going to the magic kingdom..be sure to check in at the fire station and pick up the new game, "Spell of Sorcerers". It looks amazing and Allears.net says it takes about 20 minutes to play! Read more
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  • Theodore M.heart icon on user image
    Theodore MayhallSeptember 28, 2015
    Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is definitely worth the money! Don't miss the Sanderson Sisters' Hocus Pocus show this year!
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  • Marranda B.heart icon on user image
    Marranda BoydOctober 8, 2013
    Absolutely love Walt Disney World! My favorite vacation destination! It is magical for all ages! <3
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  • Hailey P.heart icon on user image
    Hailey PatriceDecember 31, 2016
    One of my favourite places in the world! An absolutely magical vacation destination especially during Christmas!
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  • Brittany R.
    Brittany RestrepoJuly 31, 2014
    Love this place as much as I did as a kid, but now I realize why my parents always took us around Columbus day and not during the summer.....way too crowded.
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  • Shermans Travel
    Shermans TravelAugust 9, 2012
    Animal Kingdom, Disney’s newest and possibly most underrated, addition celebrates Mother Nature with 250 species of wild animals and a full-fledged safari winding through a faux savanna. Read more
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  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkMarch 25, 2013
    If you schedule your trip during an obscure time (not spring break/summer) you will most likely get a cheaper rate and the parks won't be as crowded, so you will get more out of it!
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  • Jessica J.heart icon on user image
    Jessica JarockiMarch 7, 2015
    Love this place! Even as an adult with no kids there is always something to do! Worth every penny in my opinion
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  • Susanne U.
    Susanne UhligAugust 7, 2014
    If you love Disney you will be obsessed with this place. So magical and inspiring and you get the feeling to be a child again:-)
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  • Delaney L.heart icon on user image
    Delaney LytleDecember 14, 2014
    This is my favorite vacation spot! It doesn't matter how old you are, it's a must for any Disney fans!
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  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 22, 2015
    Amazing experience. You needs several days to fully explore the park.
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  • Reena B.
    Reena B-SJune 10, 2015
    If your disability makes it hard for you to stand for long periods, the lines will be tough - use fastpasses and get return times through their disability access card.
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  • Dheart icon on user image
    DDecember 4, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    The best improvements WDW has made in 2013 is the wifi & coffee!
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  • nicole e.heart icon on user image
    nicole emeryMay 11, 2017
    Best vacation spot! Better to not go in the summer or around spring break. A great place to make memories that'll last a life time.
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  • 𝙈𝙖.
    𝙈𝙖.October 31, 2014
    Hidden Mickey's can be found everywhere. A hidden Mickey is the 3 circle silhouette of the head and ears of Mickey Mouse.
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  • Justin L.heart icon on user image
    Justin LisenbyOctober 22, 2018
    Best theme park in the world. So much fun and an unmatched experience.
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  • Blue Man C.heart icon on user image
    Blue Man City ManDecember 28, 2014
    I like the theme park rides. I also recommend the animal kingdom lodge - it's like a zoo in your backyard!
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  • Jacqueline K.
    Jacqueline KoppNovember 27, 2011
    If you want to have lunch with the princesses and they were all booked, make sure you call everyday to see if someone cancelled. We got a reservation last minute. So excited :)
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  • The Weather Channel M.
    Quintessential Disney reigns at Magic Kingdom, where Mickey and Minnie hold court and the signature Cinderella Castle towers over the entire property.
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  • DisneyisLoveheart icon on user image
    DisneyisLoveOctober 27, 2012
    Don't buy your tickets from anywhere but Disney. The businesses that sell tickets along the 27 are scams! You will be unable to enter the park. Don't ruin the magic for you and your family/friends.
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  • Edward C.
    Edward ClementeAugust 15, 2014
    Good Resort But you have to go to guest relations to get a password to use the Internet in the parks unless you're a annual passholder.
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  • Krista E.
    Krista EppersonJuly 7, 2013
    Go see Mickey at lunch time. There is no waiting. Also head to splash mountain/haunted mansion first thing. No wait time.
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  • Jenn ❤️☀️👙🌴🍷🐾 B.heart icon on user image
    Jenn ❤️☀️👙🌴🍷🐾 BJuly 1, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Fun times ahead and bring your wallet the mouse likes cheese but he loves cash!
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  • Morgan N.
    Morgan NelsonOctober 14, 2011
    Disneyland is in Anaheim California. Florida is home to Walt Disney World, with Disney's Magic Kingdom park being the closest to a Disneyland experience.
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  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SmallAugust 23, 2015
    I can't wait for the new Star Wars themed area of the park to open.
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  • Stirling M.heart icon on user image
    Stirling MorrisMarch 1, 2016
    How could you rate WDW anything less than 5 stars? Even on a bad day, it's still Disney World.
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  • Bebo G.heart icon on user image
    Bebo GonzálezFebruary 6, 2015
    It's Disney, it speak for itself! Kids, young's and adults ... We all love Disney !
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  • Rent Orlando Vacation Homes
    Purchase a Park Hopper Pass to visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, & Animal Kingdom on the same pass within the same day!
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  • Vinko H.
    Vinko HKOctober 29, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    They sell a Disney Character cup for USD19.99, which offers you unlimited refill at all self service restaurants during your stay
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  • Kassandraheart icon on user image
    KassandraOctober 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Who doesn't love the happiest place on earth! Just be ready for crowds!
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  • Logan J.heart icon on user image
    Logan JamesNovember 18, 2015
    This is a perfect place for kids.
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  • Ladyspanyolita<Fay❤️>heart icon on user image
    Sooooon gonna be there..OrlandoNita...Wanna meet the Best Real Characters In The World *Magic Places*..Uh La La La...
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  • Lauren G.
    Lauren GundrumJanuary 9, 2012
    Download the Undercover Tourist Disney World app. Gives wait times, parade and show schedule and crowd report. Free version is fine!
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  • China Daily USA
    China Daily USAMarch 8, 2011
    Construction at the Shanghai Disneyland project is expected to begin soon and the investment for the first phase of the project will amount to 24.5 billion yuan ($3.74 billion). Read more
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