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6 1/2 Reasons to Love Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party

Walt Disney World has really embraced the idea of the hard ticket event as of late.  One of the first forays into this type of special event was Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

This event is a fun Halloween party for the whole family that embraces the lighter side of the holiday.  You will find special parades, fireworks, candy, snacks, and merchandise all meant to embrace the whimsical side of Halloween.  As a first tip, don’t skip the Haunted Mansion on this visit – it is definitely even a little more spooky than normal during this event.

This year the event runs on select dates from August 25 – November 1 and the times for each night are 7 pm – midnight.

Image courtesy Disney Photopass

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5 Things to Do on your 1st or Last Day at Disney

There isn’t much more exciting than arriving at Walt Disney World on your first day.

There really isn’t anything much sadder than having to leave Disney on your last day.

That said, there are some fun ways to get started and end your vacation on a high note.

Let’s start with a bonus tip:  If you can swing it, arrive as early as you can on your first day and depart as late as you can on your last day.  That may allow you to get value out of a park ticket.  You can always leave your bag with Bell Services if your room isn’t ready or if you are staying past check out time.

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When I Took My Nieces to Magic Kingdom

Some events are once in a lifetime kind of things.

They are rights of passage that don’t come with do overs.

For me, just this week, I had the chance to take my nieces to Walt Disney World for the very first time.  With special permission from their parents, we planned the girl’s first trip to Magic Kingdom and as I write this article, they are still sleeping off the 13 hour adventure. Continue reading When I Took My Nieces to Magic Kingdom →

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9 Reasons to Take Your Time on Main Street

Most people are so excited to reach the Magic Kingdom that they don’t take nearly enough time to appreciate Main Street USA. This is the walkway leading you from the park entrance to the hub and spoke system right in front of Cinderella Castle.

Now it’s certainly understandable to be excited to be at the Magic Kingdom. There always seems to be so much to do and so little time that getting right to the rides, attractions, and shows is on the top of everyone’s mind.

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