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Five Insider Tips for Your Next Disney World Trip

No two trips to Disney are alike—probably because of the upgrades and expansions happening all the time. Here are our insider tips on what's been happening lately at the happiest place on Earth. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 30, 2012 at 1:14:16 PM EDT Tagged: Disney, Family Travel
10 Highlights from Disney's New Fantasy Cruise

The Disney Fantasy recently sailed its maiden voyage. And Fodor's Editor Eric Wechter was onboard alongside his wife and 14-year-old son to explore the ship, as well as Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 13, 2012 at 3:19:06 PM EDT Tagged: Disney, Disney Cruise Lines
Disney’s Best Nighttime Attractions

Contrary to popular belief, Walt Disney World doesn’t close down entirely at night. In fact, many of the park’s most entertaining shows happen in the evening, and some activities and attractions are best visited after dusk, when crowds thin out. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 09, 2012 at 11:49:37 AM EST Tagged: Disney, Entertainment, Children
New Disney Fantasy Tech Innovations Revealed

With its inaugural cruise just weeks away, get a sneak peak inside Disney Fantasy, and the technological innovations that make Disney magic happen. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 02, 2012 at 1:43:05 PM EST Tagged: Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, Technology
7 Unexpected Places to Meet Disney Characters

Most first time visitors to the Walt Disney World theme parks assume they'll have to stand in line for hours to meet Mickey. Here are seven great, unexpected, places to meet your favorite characters—in Orlando and beyond. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 16, 2012 at 5:32:45 PM EST Tagged: Florida, Walt Disney World, Children, Family Travel
5 Great Ways to Celebrate Birthdays at Walt Disney World

Here are five ways to guarantee your child’s big day at Disney is memorable—and truly magical. What’s better than a birthday? A birthday at Walt Disney World! Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 26, 2012 at 12:03:29 PM EST Tagged: Disney, Florida, Family Travel
Disney's Top 5 Holiday Experiences, Plus Tips for Surviving the Crowds

No one does the holidays quite like Disney. Amid the towering Christmas trees and colorful decorations, there's lots of fun to be had, including specialty tours, a spectacular light show, and a big bash with music and sweets for an extra dose of good cheer. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on December 13, 2011 at 2:14:14 PM EST Tagged: Disney, Family Travel, Children, Florida
Orlando’s VIP Theme Park Tours

If a theme park visit sounds like anything but a vacation, think again. The primary annoyance—waiting in those dreadful lines—can be magically erased with a little advance planning, and some cash. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on November 21, 2011 at 1:29:50 PM EST
7 Tips to Save Time at Disney

A lot has changed at Walt Disney World—celebrating its 40th anniversary this month—but what hasn’t is its popularity. While it can be challenging, these tips will help you zip-a-dee-do-dah your way through the park. Read more

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on October 04, 2011 at 9:54:02 AM EDT Tagged: Disney
School Projects at Walt Disney World: An Age-by-Age Guide

If the idea of working on a school project while on a trip to Walt Disney World has your kids groaning, take heart. Disney is full of educational opportunities—some more obvious than others, but all of them packed with fun! Read more

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 02, 2011 at 11:30:53 AM EDT