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Walt Disney World: Where to Stay Inside the Park

With more than 20 Disney owned and operated properties offering similar amenities, how do you decide which hotel is perfect for you and your family? Here, we've highlighted some of the top Disney World lodgings to make your trip planning a bit easier.

Posted by Carolyn Galgano on July 14, 2011 at 1:33:13 PM EDT Tagged: Disney, Resorts
Cruises, Disney

The Disney Dream Sets Sail

Disney Cruise Lines christened its newest ship, the Dream, in Port Canaveral, Florida, on January 19 with a red-carpet, waterside spectacle. But, as usual, it was Mickey who stole the show, especially with his dramatic christening using an enormous bottle full of dreams.

Posted by Laura Kidder on February 01, 2011 at 11:42:57 AM EST Tagged: Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, Family Travel, Florida
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Disney

Disney World Isn't All About the Rides: 10 Tips for Finding and Meeting the Characters

First-time visitors to Disney World often make the mistake of thinking it's all about the rides. But parents constantly write to me about something else: how absolutely blown away their kids were at the chance to meet Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Disney characters. Here's how to maximize your character experience.

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 30, 2009 at 10:54:34 AM EDT Tagged: Disney, Walt Disney World
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Disney

6 Reasons Why Families Should Stay On-Site in Walt Disney World

Now that there are 21 on-site hotels at Walt Disney World, families have almost unlimited lodging options. And, since most of the rooms added in the last five years are in the budget category (i.e., $82–$114 a night), it's hard to think of any reason why a family wouldn't stay at a Disney hotel.

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 21, 2009 at 2:22:58 PM EDT Tagged: Disney, Budget Travel
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Disney

Disney Dining Plans Demystified

No one could have predicted the runaway success of the Walt Disney World Dining Plan. But how do you know which package to choose? And how can you make sure those dining credits are getting maximum bang for the buck? Here are some essential tips.

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 16, 2009 at 11:48:49 AM EDT Tagged: Disney, Walt Disney World
Practical Travel Tips, Disney

Saving Time at Walt Disney World: 5 Fastpass Tips

If there's any justice in the world, the genius who created FASTPASS is relaxing somewhere on his yacht. Because FASTPASS helps Walt Disney World theme-park guests drastically cut down on the amount of time spent waiting in line. Which means more rides, and fewer tantrums.

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 08, 2009 at 11:19:09 AM EDT Tagged: Disney, Walt Disney World
Practical Travel Tips

See Disney's top attractions first thing in the morning

And we mean first thing. As in, before 10 AM. Decide in advance which attractions you don't want to miss, find out where they are, and hotfoot it to them when the park opens. If you miss any in the morning, the other good times to see the most popular attractions are right before closing and during the parades. Otherwise, use Fastpass...

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 05, 2009 at 5:36:33 AM EDT Tagged: Disney
Practical Travel Tips, Disney

5 Ways to Navigate Walt Disney's World's Parades, Fireworks, and Evening Shows

The good news: Orlando's Walt Disney World offers gi-normous parades, fireworks, and other evening spectacles so you can end your theme-park day with a bang. The bad news: Everybody knows the shows are fabulous, so virtually every guest in the park converges at one place and one time to watch them. The result is major crowds and hassles . . . unless, of course, you know a few insider tips.

Posted by Kim Wright Wiley on September 02, 2009 at 10:26:55 AM EDT Tagged: Disney, Walt Disney World
Practical Travel Tips, Disney

Planning a Trip to Disney: 12 Common Questions

The magical world of Disney can be an overwhelmingly complex place. Meal plans? Park hopper passes? On-site resorts? Luckily, our members know a thing or two about making the most of a visit to the Mouse. Here are some of the questions that crop up most often, paired with answers from our community.

Posted by Fodor's Community Members on August 26, 2009 at 5:21:59 PM EDT Tagged: Disney, Community, Florida, Walt Disney World
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Go Beyond the Theme Parks: Adventures By Disney

There are several ways that you and your family can experience the world of Disney beyond the theme parks. Taking a trip with Adventures by Disney, a group-tour program started in 2005, is one. The program is geared specifically to the needs of families, and, in 2010, will offer 19 excursions to destinations in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe, and Latin and North America.

Posted by Laura Kidder on August 20, 2009 at 12:47:36 PM EDT Tagged: Disney