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Don’t Waste Your Snack Credits on These Disney World Items

April 2, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Are you on the Disney Dining Plan? To really make the most of your dining plan, you'll want to use your snack credits on higher-priced and unique items. We've put together a list of items to avoid, knowing you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere.

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The Best PhotoPass Opportunities in Walt Disney World

March 31, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Walt Disney World has so many PhotoPass photo opportunities scattered throughout the parks. Check out a few of our favorites at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom here.

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Six Ways the Disney Parks Honor Military Service

March 30, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Here are six ways Disney honors members of the U.S. military, from discounts on hotels and tickets, to a special flag retreat ceremony.

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More Disney World and Disneyland Policy Changes: New Guidelines on Strollers, Stroller Wagons, Loose Ice

March 28, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

In addition to changes to Disney's domestic parks smoking policy, Disney World and Disneyland Resorts have announced several other policy changes in anticipation of this summer's crowds.

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New! No Smoking or Vaping Policy Changes at Disney World and Disneyland!

March 28, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney announced today that beginning May 1, 2019, "smoking areas will no longer be present" inside Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California. Read on for more details!

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Why Early Morning Magic is the Best Way to Do Disney World

March 27, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Are you wondering how you are going to do it all -- the rides, character meet and greets, and attractions -- on your Disney World vacation? There's a solution -- learn about Early Morning Magic here!

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Why You’re Wrong About Which Disney World Nighttime Spectacular Is Best

March 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Disney nighttime spectaculars are one of the best ways to end your day at a Disney park. The skies or stage come alive with lights, music, and characters. Each park has its own evening entertainment, but only one of these can reign supreme as the BEST nighttime spectacular.

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UPDATE: Disney World Discounts Summary Pages

March 25, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

With the help of AllEars.Net Reader Gary Fisher, we’ve updated the handy and downloadable Discounts Summary pages that he maintains for us to reflect the latest money-saving offers around Walt Disney World.

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Four Disney Rides Your Toddler Could Ride, But Shouldn’t

March 25, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Some attractions are clearly not meant for the youngest members of the family. But there are lots of rides (in fact most rides) with short or no height requirements, which means your little ones can jump aboard. But just because they CAN doesn't mean they SHOULD. Here is our list of attractions we don't necessarily think are the best choices for toddlers -- for one reason or another.

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27 Words and Phrases Only Serious Disney Adults Use

March 25, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Whether you are preparing for your first or 21st Disney trip it seems there are words in the Disney lexicon that are used repeatedly by Disney fans. How many of these words do you know?

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