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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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The Walt Disney World Monorail- What It Is and Why You’d Use It

By Ali Patton | May 2, 2024

Is it a vital piece of Disney World transportation, or just a futuristic novelty? The Walt Disney World monorail is a bit of both. History of the Disney World Monorail The Walt Disney World monorail is part of the complimentary internal transportation. This futuristic vision of Walt Disney incorporates train-like vehicles into a raised track … Read more

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50+ Unbelievable Disney World Secrets Uncovered

By Ali Patton | April 29, 2024

Disney World Secrets are something every Disney fan wonders and even dreams about. The house of Mouse is known for keeping more than a few. From new and abandoned projects to affordable dining, secret clubs and more, we’ve got the dirt on the secrets of Disney World. Disney World Secret Places 1.  Tri-Circle-D Ranch It’s … Read more

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The Ultimate Checklist for Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Success

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 29, 2024

You’ve finally decided to take the most magical of family vacations and have started your Walt Disney World vacation planning. Suddenly, the enormity of the task becomes real as you begin encountering tips for everything from finding the best airfare, to purchasing park tickets and making dining reservations. There is even a new language to … 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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Port Orleans Resort Review: Exploring Disney’s Riverside Bayou-Themed Hotel

By Ali Patton | March 16, 2024

The Disney World resorts list features a staggering array of accommodations, most of them taking guests to exciting new locales or times in history. The Port Orleans hotel at Disney is not different, whisking guests away to the Louisiana Bayou for an adventure that is hard to forget. In our Port Orleans resort review we … 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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Best Places to Eat in Disney World: Restaurants You Can’t Afford to Skip

By Ali Patton | March 14, 2024

Whether you’re a foodie looking for a gastronomic adventure or a family seeking a memorable meal, Disney World offers culinary options like no other. When it comes to Disney dining, the best places to eat in Disney World are easy to find, and thanks to the magic of Disney transportation, easy to to get to. … Read more

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Disney World Resort Transportation: The Ridesharing Bus Showdown

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 26, 2024

If you’re staying at a Walt Disney resort, you may be wondering what the Disney World resort transportation system has to offer. Rest assured, that Disney has several free and reliable options to take you from your resort and back again, including buses, boats and the monorail, but you may be wondering how they stack … Read more

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Disney World Resort List: Everything You Need to Know about Every Disney Resort

By Ali Patton | February 25, 2024

Which Disney World Resort Hotel Is Right for You – a Comprehensive Disney World Resort List When it comes to Disney World Resort hotels, there are many options, resulting in a lengthy list of on property hotels. Given the number of options, determining which hotel fits your budget, your group or even the location where … Read more

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Crystal Palace restaurant at Magic Kingdom, one of the best places to eat in Disney World
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Eating at Disney World: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 24, 2024

Planning a trip to Disney World? Food is an essential part of the experience, and navigating the Planning a trip to Disney World? Food is an essential part of the experience, and navigating the vast array of restaurants and snacks can be overwhelming. Fear not!  This guide equips you with everything you need to know … Read more

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Which Disney World Park Is Best: Exploring Parks in Disney World

By Ali Patton | February 24, 2024

If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World theme park for the first time or taking a short trip, you’re probably wondering what Disney World park is the best for spending most of your time. Unlike Disney parks in other locations, Disney World in Florida is comprised of 4 distinct parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, … Read more

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Disney World All Inclusive Trip: Your Gateway to Magic

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 16, 2024

If you’re dreaming of the ultimate vacation where every detail is taken care of, look no further than a Disney World all inclusive trip. An all-inclusive package to Disney World can come with a variety of options, allowing you to save money while taking advantage of added convenience. To book your Disney World all-inclusive trip, … Read more

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How Does FastPass Work at Disney World?

By Kathleen Hesketh | February 15, 2024

When we work with clients planning Disney World vacations, one of the first things we’re asked is how does FastPass works at Disney World. Since you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably wondering the same thing. The first thing you’ll need to know is that the Disney World FastPass system has been replaced with Walt … 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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50+ Unbelievable Disney World Secrets Uncovered

By Ali Patton | April 29, 2024

Disney World Secrets are something every Disney fan wonders and even dreams about. The house of Mouse is known for keeping more than a few. From new and abandoned projects to affordable dining, secret clubs and more, we’ve got the dirt on the secrets of Disney World. Disney World Secret Places 1.  Tri-Circle-D Ranch It’s … Read more

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Disney World Vs Disneyland Rides, Finding the Biggest Thrills

By Kathleen Hesketh | April 26, 2024

When comparing Disney World vs Disneyland rides, the debate is endless. Which park offers more attractions or better thrills, the list goes on and on. Before entering the debate, however, we first need to define what is considered a ride. Disney World has 171 attractions, and Disneyland has 91. In Disney terms, attractions do not … Read more

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Secrets of Disney World History: Kilimanjaro Safari Animal Kingdom

By Ali Patton | April 25, 2024

On Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safari in Animal Kingdom park, riders board open-sided safari vehicles and take a journey through Harambe Wildlife Preserve. And while we expect to see giraffes, hippos, elephants and maybe a lion or two, there is a whole world of Disney World history and some of the most fascinating Disney World secrets … Read more

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Disney World Popcorn Buckets: Fan Favorites

By Ali Patton | April 24, 2024

The recent release of the Figment refillable Disney World popcorn bucket had fans waiting through 6-hour lines to make a purchase, proving that these buckets are about more than just popcorn, but instead an important Disney souvenir. With the Figment Disney World popcorn buckets now selling for unbelievale prices on Ebay, we decided to do … Read more

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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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