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Disney World Trip Planning

Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Planning the Vacation of a Lifetime

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Disney World Vacation Planning

Why You Might Want to Work with a Disney Travel Agent

Learn how a Disney World travel agent can simplify your vacation planning and how to find the best agent for you.

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Guide to Walt Disney World Tickets in 2024

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 18, 2024

Purchasing Walt Disney World tickets in 2024 may be the most expensive part of your Walt Disney World vacation. Make the best decision for your trip and your budget by following 4 simple steps. 4 Simple Steps for Finding the Best Walt Disney World Tickets in 2024: Understanding Disney World Park Tickets in 2024 Varied … Read more

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Disney Park Hopper vs Park Hopper Plus: Which Ticket is Right for You?

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 18, 2024

Disney World remains one of the top U.S. travel destinations for families and adults alike. It’s a place where nostalgia combines with a fantastical escape to create a magical adventure for all ages. It’s also a travel destination that requires some meticulous pre-travel planning, particularly when purchasing theme park tickets. If you’re feeling a bit … Read more

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Disney World Discounts in 2024: Score Hotel Deals and Savings

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 10, 2024

If you’re ready to visit Disney World and looking for Disney World discounts in 2024, you’re in luck. Some of the best deals at Disney World have been released to help you make the most of your Disney World budget this year. Best of all, we’ll be updating this page as new discounts become available, … Read more

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Disney World Luxury Planning

Disney World and the VIP Traveler

America’s favorite theme park is re-entering the travel space as a top-tier travel destination.

Disney World Vacation Planning Tips, Tricks and Strategies

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Guide to Walt Disney World Tickets in 2024

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 18, 2024

Purchasing Walt Disney World tickets in 2024 may be the most expensive part of your Walt Disney World vacation. Make the best decision for your trip and your budget by following 4 simple steps. 4 Simple Steps for Finding the Best Walt Disney World Tickets in 2024: Understanding Disney World Park Tickets in 2024 Varied … Read more

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Disney Park Hopper vs Park Hopper Plus: Which Ticket is Right for You?

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 18, 2024

Disney World remains one of the top U.S. travel destinations for families and adults alike. It’s a place where nostalgia combines with a fantastical escape to create a magical adventure for all ages. It’s also a travel destination that requires some meticulous pre-travel planning, particularly when purchasing theme park tickets. If you’re feeling a bit … Read more

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Disney World Discounts in 2024: Score Hotel Deals and Savings

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 10, 2024

If you’re ready to visit Disney World and looking for Disney World discounts in 2024, you’re in luck. Some of the best deals at Disney World have been released to help you make the most of your Disney World budget this year. Best of all, we’ll be updating this page as new discounts become available, … Read more

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Don’t Get Goofy in the Heat: Tips for Visiting Disney World in July

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 3, 2024

July in Disney World has been likened to putting a hot wet blanket over your head and walking around all day, but despite the tropical heat, there are some advantages to visiting Disney World in July. For one thing, the peak summer season, once marked by crowds as high as the humidity, seems to be … Read more

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Is Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Worth It? Yes, and Here’s Why

By Ali Patton | March 30, 2024

Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is a member of the Orlando, Florida quartet of theme parks bearing the Disney name. Given its smaller size in relation to other parks, it’s common for guests to wonder if Animal Kingdom is worth it? Should they carve out an entire day to visit this animal-themed oasis or reserve … Read more

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Walt Disney World Character Dining – Complete Guide

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 29, 2024

Walt Disney World charcter dining is a popular way to interact with some of Disney’s most beloved icons. Imagine being visited by Mickey and his pals, Winnie the Pooh or even Disney princesses while dining at Disney World. With the return of the Disney Dining Plan in 2024, character dining promises to be more popular … Read more

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Disney Animal Kingdom Planning: 14 Mistakes that Kill the Magic

By Ali Patton | March 28, 2024

For a long time, Animal Kingdom theme park was overlooked as a place to spend a full day and many wondered how to handle Animal Kingdom planning. Guests would wander in after opening, experience a few attractions and leave mid afternoon, forgetting about the reason for the park: the animals. With the addition of Pandora- … Read more

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What Is Memory Maker at Disney World?

By Ali Patton | March 26, 2024

The Disney Memory Maker is a way to receive all Photopass photos taken of you and your group during your trip, including ride photos, but how much will you pay and is the Disney Memory Maker worth it? What is Disney Memory Maker? So, you’ve booked a trip to Walt Disney World? You’ve selected your … Read more

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9 Rides Where You Might Not Think to Use Walt Disney World Lightning Lane (Formerly FastPass+)

By Ali Patton | March 22, 2024

When it comes to the complicated world of booking Walt Disney World Lightning Lane rides, it’s easy to miss your intended targets with everyone vying for that coveted spot on Space Mountain or Mickey’s Runaway Railway to name a few. While Lightning Lane reservations for popular attractions such as Slinky Dog or those in Pandora … Read more

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Disney World on a Budget

Disney World Travel Discounts

Learn how to save on your Disney World Vacation

Disney World Travel Budgeting

Tips and Tricks for making the most of your Disney World budget

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What Is Memory Maker at Disney World?

By Ali Patton | March 26, 2024

The Disney Memory Maker is a way to receive all Photopass photos taken of you and your group during your trip, including ride photos, but how much will you pay and is the Disney Memory Maker worth it? What is Disney Memory Maker? So, you’ve booked a trip to Walt Disney World? You’ve selected your … Read more

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10 Savvy Ways to Spend Leftover Disney World Vacation Budget

By Ali Patton | March 14, 2024

Walt Disney World has a reputation for being costly, but completely worth it. That means you’ve likely spent quite a bit of time coming up with a Disney World vacation budget. In fact, many travelers get so good at planning their vacation costs that they run into a different problem: How to best spend their … Read more

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Cheapest Way to Go to Disney World in 2024: Planning a Trip to Disney World on a Budget

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 26, 2024

Visiting Disney World can be expensive. We’ve been there and know what budgeting for Disney is like. We’ve done the same cost-crunching that you’re likely doing today, have searched out every discount, looking for the cheapest way to go to Disney World. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to save money on a trip to Disney … Read more

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Is Booking the Disney Free Dining Plan Promotion Really a Good Deal?

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 20, 2024

If you’re new to Disney, or you’re a more carefree Seconds-to-Go type traveler, you may have never heard of the Disney free dining promotion. If so, you’re probably wondering what free dining at Disney entails and if it’s really the exciting deal the name would suggest. Well, stick with us. We’re about to explain what … Read more

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Financing Your Disney Dream: Plan Now, Pay Later Disney World Vacation Payment Plan

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 12, 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on a Disney World vacation payment plan, where we show you how to turn your dream vacation into a reality. It seems not that long ago that we were gathered around the kitchen table, exploring different resorts, and deciding where we’d stay during our first trip to Disney. It was … Read more

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How to Afford Disney World in 2024: Insider Secrets for Doing Disney Cheap

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 2, 2023

According to a survey conducted late last year, over 90% of respondents feel that a Disney vacation is too pricey for the average family to afford. In fact, half have postponed a trip after being surprised by the cost of tickets or food and beverage. Unfortunately, these travelers don’t understand how to afford Disney World … Read more

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How to Save Money at Disney World: 22 Tried and True Tips

By Ali Patton | April 27, 2022

One of the biggest questions Disney fans have is how to save money at Disney World. As one of the most expensive vacations, but also one of the most well worth it, saving money is a large priority. So, we’ve put together every big and small money saving tip we could possibly think of to … Read more

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Finding Disney World Cheap Hotels: Where to Get Discounts on Disney World Hotels

By Kathleen Hesketh | January 30, 2022

If you’re visiting Disney World on a budget, there is no need to scrape the bottom of the barrel looking for cheap Disney World accommodations. Fortunately, discounts on Disney World hotels do exist, and when combined with other Disney World resort deals can provide some affordable offerings. To make the process as quick and simple … Read more

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Is the Disney Credit Card Worth it? A Disney Credit Card Review

By Kathleen Hesketh | August 15, 2021

The Disney Visa card, offered by Chase, rewards card members with points for every dollar spent. However, with so many travel cards on the market, you’re likely wondering if the Chase Disney Visa card is really worth it or if you’d be better off with another card. In this Disney credit card review, we’ll cover … Read more

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Your Guide to the Hidden Side

The amazing secrets and little-known facts about Disney parks and rides.

Disney World Secrets

Exploring the secret magic that makes Disney World special

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Exploring the Secret Underground City of the Disney World Utilidors

By Ali Patton | March 21, 2024

No Disney World Secret comes with as much mystery and allure as the Disney World utilidors located in—or rather under—the entire Magic Kingdom park. Besides being a great source of mystery and rumors, the utilidors serve many functional purposes that help the park run smoothly while maintaining the magic. Is There a Secret Disney World … Read more

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Ten Things You Probably Don’t Know About Disney’s Cinderella’s Carousel

By Ali Patton | February 24, 2024

Cinderella’s Carousel, also known as the Disney World carousel, is one of the top Magic Kingdom rides at Disney World. At one time or another, everyone has excitedly sat atop one of the ornately decorated carousel horses as they spun around Fantasyland. Here are some little known facts about the beloved ride. Is the Carousel … Read more

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2 Disney Park Icons Battle It Out: Disney World VS Disneyland Castle

By Ali Patton | May 31, 2023

The famous castles of Disneyland and Magic Kingdom are the most noted icons of each park. Devotees certainly have their favorites, starting a Disneyland vs Disney World castle, better known as the Cinderella Castle, VS. Sleeping Beauty Castle battle, and leaving the uninitiated to ask, “what’s the difference?” To answer the age-old question, we rounded … Read more

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From Earth to Infinity: Space Mountain Florida Answers and Secrets Revealed!

By Ali Patton | May 24, 2023

When you think of Disney World classics, the Space Mountain Florida ride is always top of that list. Opening in 1975, Space Mountain quickly grew in fame and became known as one of the most thrilling and most futuristic rides in the Magic Kingdom. To this day, Space Mountain in Florida is the crown jewel … Read more

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Take a Hidden Cruise down De-Nile, Revealing Disney World Jungle Cruise Secrets

By Kathleen Hesketh | December 11, 2022

The Disney World Jungle Cruise ride is a Disney classic. It goes back to the days of Walt Disney, and is one of his original creations. Being an original ride, the Jungle Cruise holds many secrets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seconds to Go at Disney (@seconds2go_at_disney) What is Disney World’s … Read more

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Epcot Secrets You Don’t Want to Miss

By Ali Patton | November 23, 2022

When it comes to the mystery of Disney, EPCOT secrets come in much larger numbers than any other park. EPCOT has been special from the beginning; it did stem from an original Walt Disney idea after all. The Beginnings of EPCOT and EPCOT Secrets In the early days, EPCOT was not a theme park, but … Read more

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25 Secrets of Animal Kingdom: Facts Disney World Doesn’t Want You to Know

By Ali Patton | July 2, 2022

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is part zoo, part amusement park, and all fun for everyone. Explore these secrets of Animal Kingdom, and then be sure to check some of them out during your next visit. What is Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Animal Kingdom is Disney’s take on a zoo. The park is part zoo, part Disney … Read more

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Disney’s Expedition Everest Ride and the Secrets of the Hidden Legend

By Ali Patton | April 27, 2022

If you love exploring Disney World secrets, then you’ve come to the right place as the Expedition Everest ride is chock of them. Themed around the mystery and secrets of the ever-illusive Yeti, the Yeti ride at Disney World gives you an experience that takes you deep inside a mountain as he stalks your train, … Read more

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7+ Things Disney World Should Bring Back Pronto

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 14, 2022

Guests agree, there are just some things Disney World should bring back. We’ve assemble our list of fan favorites, in no particular order. Take a look and let us know if you agree. Please Mr. Disney, Bring Back Early Morning Magic Long considered by us as the best splurge at Disney World, Early Morning Magic … Read more

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