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The Best Disney Planning Resources

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The Best Disney Planning Resources

Planning a Disney trip can be overwhelming. How are you supposed to know the best restaurants to go to, what a FastPass is, or which hotel to stay at? I felt the same way when I planned a trip for the first time 6 years ago. I’ve planned many of my trips since then as well as helped my friends and family plan theirs. I couldn’t have done it without some of the resources out there who provide incredibly helpful content to help plan your trip. Here are some of my favorite Disney planning resources to help you plan your...

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FastPass+ Tiers and Our Recommendations – Updated February 2020

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FastPass+ Tiers and Our Recommendations – Updated February 2020

On February 6th, 2020 it was announced that Hollywood Studios FastPass+ Tiers would be changing once again. Just two weeks ago changes were made with the addition of Smuggler’s Run. Now, the addition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will alter the tiers once again. In this post, I’ll review the latest FastPass+ tiers for each park and give my recommendation on the best picks for your original three FastPasses. Magic Kingdom FastPass+ Tiers and Recommendations Magic Kingdom is the only park that does not have a tiering system for their FastPasses. However, not all rides are available as a...

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How to Ride Rise of the Resistance

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How to Ride Rise of the Resistance

On my last trip to Disney World I decided to get up before sunrise to ride Disney’s newest ride – Rise of the Resistance. Due to the popularity of the ride, the only way to ride is to be at the park prior to park opening and get a boarding group. Don’t worry if you have no idea what a boarding group is or how to get one. Read on for my guide on how to ride Rise of the Resistance. What is a Boarding Group? In order to combat lengthy wait times for Rise of the Resistance, Disney has...

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Disney's Hardest to Book Dining Reservations and How to Book Them

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Disney's Hardest to Book Dining Reservations and How to Book Them

Booking dining reservations at Disney World can be as competitive as getting tickets to a Beyoncé concert. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but not by much. Dining reservations for Disney World open up 180 days in advance. As a resort guest, you are able to book your entire trip 180 days out, but if you are staying off-site you must book each day at 180 days. If you are planning a trip sooner than 6 months in advance, you may have a hard time booking some of Disney’s most coveted reservations. If the restaurant you’ve been dying to eat...

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What to Pack for Disney World in the Winter

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What to Pack for Disney World in the Winter

When you think of Florida winter you think of shorts and t-shirts, not winter coats and gloves. That’s why snowbirds are a thing, right? Wrong, kind of. I took a week-long trip to Disney World this December and needed everything from shorts and t-shirts to winter coats and gloves. When packing for Disney in the winter, you’re going to need a little bit of everything. Read on to hear my tips on what to pack for Disney World in the winter. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I receive a...

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