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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• See Disney's top attractions first thing in the morning (more)
• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 20 Walt Disney World Tips & Tricks: A Park-By-Park Guide

  The period from late September through November in Orlando usually brings bright beautiful days, cooler temperatures, and some of the lightest crowds all year, making it one of the best times to go to Walt Disney World. While weather and crowds are a factor, the real secret to enjoying Disney is to let your mantra be "quality over quantity." Keep these tips and suggestions in mind as you explore the parks.

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• Disney World Ticket Prices Increase: Here's How to Save Thinking of traveling to Walt Disney World in the near future? The theme park has just raised its ticket prices, but there's still ways to save.(more)
• Disney: Ride your favorites first (more)
• Universal Orlando: In The Park, and In The Moment

  Fodor's editor Eric Wechter shares his family vacation experience at Universal, teaching us that location is everything.

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• 8 Sanity-Saving Tips for Touring Walt Disney World

  If you remember nothing else, keep in mind these essential strategies, tried and tested by generations of Disney World fans. They're the Eight Commandments for touring Walt Disney World.

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• Traveling Mamas Walt Disney World with Kids 2009 Giveaway The Traveling Mamas family travel blog is giving away 5 copies of Walt Disney World with Kids 2009.(more)
• Fodor's Walt Disney World With Kids 2009: Corrected Index Available for Free Download (more)
• Fodor's Disney Expert Answers Your Questions (more)
• Ask a Disney Expert: Dining at Disney (more)
• Ask a Disney Expert: Top Touring Tips (more)
• Ask a Disney Expert: Where to Stay (more)
• Ask a Disney Expert: Budget Tips for Families (more)
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• 15 Tips for Enjoying Disney at Any Age Memorable, mayhem-free, Walt Disney World vacations can be had---if you know the shortcuts that will keep you sane, and your entire family happy. Just back from a vacation there, Fodor's editor Paul Eisenberg is already planning a return trip with help from travelers in the Travel Talk Forums. Here are just a few of their recommendations for making the most of Disney's magic.(more)
• Conquering Disney Walt Disney World expert Kim Wright Wiley answers some basic questions about taking the family to the funnest place on earth . . .(more)
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