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Top Tips to Have the Best Disney World Vacation………………………………..1
Practical Guide for Disney World’s Magic Kingdom………………………………….6
7 Creative Ways to Save Money on an Orlando Family Vacation……..11
A vacation in Disney World surely spells a lot of
fun. With the amazing attractions like Magic King-
dom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Ani-
mal Kingdom, you and your family are in for lots of
treats. You can’t be any happier because you know
you owe this vacation not only to your little kids but
also to yourself. To ensure that you have nothing
short of the perfect vacation, here are some helpful
tips to keep in mind.
Top Tips to Have the Best Disney
World Vacation
Amazing attrac-tions:
Magic King-
dom
Epcot
Disney’s Hol-
lywood Stu-
dios
Animal King-
dom
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A vacation in Disney World surely spells a lot of
fun. With the amazing attractions like Magic King-
dom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Ani-
mal Kingdom, you and your family are in for lots of
treats. You can’t be any happier because you know
you owe this vacation not only to your little kids but
also to yourself. To ensure that you have nothing
short of the perfect vacation, here are some helpful
tips to keep in mind.
Arrive Early
Getting to the theme parks early is always a smart
move. As you probably know, Disney World is al-
ways packed with people. But most crowds don’t
arrive until noontime or after lunch. To make the
most out of your vacation, be sure to arrive early.
Disney Vacation Tips:
Arrive early
Use the Dis-
ney World
Guidebook
Take Regular
Breaks
Take Advan-
tage of the
Fast Pass
Pack some
Snacks and
Drinks
Ride the Dis-
ney Shuttle
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Use the Disney World Guidebook
The Disney World Passporter is a comprehensive guide-
book, complete with fold-out maps and tips for tours and
attraction that you can use to plan out your trip to this
place in advance. It would be wise to do the planning
early on. Don’t wait until you’re at the park before you
think about the rides that you would like to go to be-
cause this will waste so much time.
Take Regular Breaks
It’s tempting to go through all the rides because you
wouldn’t want to waste a second of your time while
you’re in this magical place. But taking regular breaks is
a must. This is to ensure that you don’t end up getting
too exhausted to enjoy the other rides you haven’t tried
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yet. It’s best to take a rest from noontime to around the
afternoon when the sun’s rays are strongest.
Take Advantage of the Fast Pass
The Fast Pass can save you from standing in long lines
for the popular rides. You can avail them from Disney’s
official website or from the branches of its offices. Make
sure you use your Fast Pass strategically. Use them only
for rides that have very long lines.
Pack Some Snacks and Drinks
Surely enough, the exhilarating rides and attractions at
this park will keep your stomach grumbling and your
throat dried up for most of the day. Having some snacks
and drinks readily available in your backpack not only
satiates your hunger and thirst but also saves you money
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(Disney food is expensive!) and time (the lines in the
snack bars are long).
Ride the Disney Shuttle
While it’s nice to walk around the theme park, you can
also make use of the free shuttle service, boats, and
monorail that get people from one park to another. This
way, you don’t get too tired and you’ll still have some
energy left to experience the exciting attractions in this
theme park.
It’s very easy to have the time of your life in the home
of Mickey Mouse. Be sure to check out the Disney
World Packages available online so you won’t have too
much difficulty booking your trip.
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The Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular
theme parks at Disney World. Opened in 1971, it is
actually the first to be constructed among all the
theme parks in the home of Mickey Mouse. Featur-
ing different attractions like Adventureland, Mickey's
Toontown Fair, Liberty Square, Frontierland, Fanta-
syland, and Tomorrowland, this theme park surely
spells a lot of fun not only for little ones but also for
the adults.
Practical Guide for Disney World’s Magic
Kingdom
Magic Kingdome Guide:
Opening
Hours
Map
Parking
Getting to the
Park
Getting
Around
Rental Rates
Dining
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Opening Hours
The park opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. It closes
late during busy seasons. It is always a good idea to ar-
rive early in the park to avoid the long lines to the rides
and the heavy crowds.
Map
Even before you get to the park, get a hold of the Magic
Kingdom Map, which can be downloaded from the offi-
cial website of Disney World. This is important so you
can plan out in advance the attractions that you will
want to experience while you are here. This will save
you time and help you maximize your vacation.
Parking
All-day parking is available at this place for a fee of
$14. Hotels.
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It is free for guests staying at Disney World Resort Ho-
tels. You will not get lost because each park is named af-
ter your favorite Disney Characters. It is best to park at
the Minnie, Sleepy and Dopey lots, as these are located
within walking distance from the ticket center.
Getting to the Park
The ticket center of this park is located across Bay Lake
from the actual theme park. You can get to this attraction
by riding the Disney Monorail or a passenger ferryboat.
Getting Around
Riding the Disney World Railroad steam trains that go
around the park is the best way to tour the park. You can
board or alight this train at stations on Main Street,
Frontierland, and Mickey's Toontown Fair. Aside from
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this, you can also ride the horseless carriages, fire en-
gine, and horse-drawn trolleys that do one-way trips
down the Main Street. Moreover, you can also choose
among the six passenger motor launches and the three
motor cruises that bring guests from Magic Kingdom to
one of the five resorts in the area.
Rental Rates
Equipment rentals are available for a fee at this theme
park. For example, strollers can be rented at $15 per day,
lockers at $5 per day, wheelchairs at $10 per day and
motorized scooters for $45 per day.
Dining
When it comes to gastronomic pleasures, Magic King-
dom offers its guests with a wide variety of food selec-
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tions from simple snack carts that serve convenient
chips, popcorn, nuts, burgers, pizza to exquisite restau-
rants that serve fine cuisines and exude with sophisti-
cated atmosphere.
Magic Kingdom is a place of fun and enjoyment. Make
the most out of your visit to this place by keeping this
guide that will provide you with all sorts of practical in-
formation that you would surely find helpful. Avail Dis-
ney vacation packages that will give you discounts on
accommodation to Disney Vacation Homes and Disney
Hotels.
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Many families are getting into the bandwagon of
budget traveling. Families who opt for budget travel-
ing recognize the value of taking vacations as a great
way to bond and spend quality time with the family
and the importance of saving money. If you’re plan-
ning to have a vacation to Orlando, here are some
creative ways to help you cut down the costs of your
trip.
7 Creative Ways to Save Money on an
Orlando Family Vacation
How to Save Money:
Search Online
for the Best
Orlando Ho-
tels
Beware of
Tourists Traps
Choose Off
Peak Seasons
Visit Free
Places
Choose the
Best Hotels
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Search Online for the Best Deals in Orlando Hotels
Budget Orlando vacation rentals are available widely if
you use the online route. Utilize the top travel websites
to collect and compare deals.
Don’t Fall Into Tourists Traps
Do your research before you go to Orlando. Because this
place is a top tourist destination, some people make a
living out of taking advantage of tourists by charging ex-
orbitant prices.
Save on Food
Food is very expensive in theme parks so it’s best that
you pack your own food so you don’t have to spend a lot
during your trips to these places.
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Choose an Off Peak Season
Everything is double or triple the price during peak sea-
sons like summer, spring break, and holidays. Be smart
and avoid these seasons and opt for one that will give
you better value for your money and at the same time al-
low you to avoid the heavy crowds that flock to Florida
during the peak seasons.
Visit Places that Are Free of Charge
Contrary to what many people think, Orlando is plenty
of these. Actually, this part of Florida is not just about
Disney World, Universal Studios, or Sea World. It is
also home to a wide variety of parks, museums, wildlife
centers, and other attractions that won’t cost you a
penny.
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Choose a hotel that offers free breakfast buffet
This is smart because eating a lot at breakfast will keep
you full for most of the day so you won’t need to spend
much buying food outside.
When you talk about an Orlando vacation, the word,
“expensive” will immediately come into mind. After all,
the top travel destinations in this part of Florida are the
world class theme parks like Disney World, Universal
Studios, and Sea World. Everyone knows the admission
to these attractions do not come cheap. But do you know
that Orlando is not just about these big-shot theme
parks? The fact is, Orlando is filled with many other at-
tractions that are free of charge. These places to visit
will also provide you with a wonderful time and at the
same time, keep your pockets happy.
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People go on vacations to relax and have fun. What bet-
ter way to do it than go some place where you could not
help but do just that. It can only be Disney world,
where every step you take would bring you from one ad-
venture to another.
The Disney experience is a certified stress reliever, as it
would completely make you forget everything except
the thrill and excitement that you can get from the
sights, rides, shows, waterslides, and other recreational
activities.
Disney World with its four major theme parks and two
water parks are best enjoyed with family, relatives,
friends, and even colleagues – the more, the merrier.
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