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Ask a Fodor's Disney Expert: Nervous Kids and Park Restaurants

Whether you're wondering where to get a gourmet meal in the park or are worried about your nervous kid on rides like the Haunted Mansion, our resident expert is on hand to give her top tips.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on April 19, 2013 at 11:37:12 AM EDT in Family, Travel Tips Tagged: Disney, Tips, Family Travel, Children
Ask a Fodor's Disney Expert: Mult-Gen Families, Water Parks, and More

Whether you're worried about traveling with little ones and grandparents or are having trouble choosing the perfect water park—our expert is on hand to give top tips.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on March 27, 2013 at 8:59:00 AM EDT in Family, Travel Tips Tagged: Disney, Tips
Ask a Fodor's Disney Expert: Weddings, Dining Plans, and Car Rentals

It's a big park and there are lots of ways you can mess up your big Disney vacation. But never fear, our resident Disney expert is here to answer your toughest questions.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on February 27, 2013 at 3:11:55 PM EST in Family, Travel Tips Tagged: Disney, Florida, Tips
What to Pack: Disney World

Once you've booked the hotel, chosen top priority rides, and dreamed about dining with Mickey, it's time to...pack. What do you pack when heading to the happiest place on earth? Here's your answer.

Posted by Bee Shapiro on February 15, 2013 at 5:00:01 PM EST in Style, Family Tagged: Disney, Style, Packing, Tips
6 Top US Destinations for 2013

You want to be the one who knows the Next Big Trip, don't you? Stay on top of travel trends with our recommendations for top US destinations this year.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 01, 2013 at 11:20:10 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Albuquerque, Gettysburg, Portland, New Orleans, Brooklyn
How to Spend the Holidays at Disney

What could be better than spending the most magical time of year at the happiest place on Earth? Disney parks host a spectacular holiday season with light shows, parties, tours, and tons of merriment.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on November 23, 2012 at 10:57:41 AM EST in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Disney,
Where to Drink Wine at Walt Disney World

Wine pairings and Mickey Mouse ears rarely go hand in hand (on purpose, anyway). But there's a serious stash of wine on offer at Disney World, complete with multi-course dinners and wine flights.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on September 05, 2012 at 2:18:05 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Disney, Orlando
Splurge vs. Save: Disney World

Dollars can start to feel like Monopoly money when planning a Walt Disney World vacation for the family. So we put together our key picks for where to save, and what's worth splurging on.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on August 30, 2012 at 2:36:52 PM EDT in Family, Travel Tips Tagged: Disney, Tips, Family Travel, Children
8 Great Disney Attractions You Haven't Heard Of

Everyone knows about the popular rides—they've got the longest lines. But these 8 attractions are the hidden gems of Disney World. And with no lines, they'll bring smiles to faces even faster.

Posted by Leigh Jenkins on July 09, 2012 at 12:41:03 PM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Disney
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.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 16, 2012 at 5:32:45 PM EST in Family Tagged: Florida, Children, Family Travel