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DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World FAQ, Part Two

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Previously, we posted Part One of our WDW FAQ. In that article, we provided our answers to many common questions that come up in various online communities that we frequent. Specifically, we answered questions related to the following general topics: Vacation Basics Park Tickets Dining Entering the Parks Today, we've got even more answers to everyone's burning questions. In this edition, we will be answering frequently asked questions regarding Rides/Attractions, Disney Resorts, Disney Transportation, and Lightning Lanes. So let's dive in!!! Rides / Attractions What are some of the "can't miss" rides at each WDW park? Obviously, this is a…

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World FAQ, Part One

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As WDW nerds, we belong to a number of different WDW online communities. It's fun being able to share experiences with other fans about the "Happiest Place on Earth"! It's also a place where people come to ask the questions of the experts who frequent these groups. We really enjoying passing on our nuggets of wisdom to first time visitors! There are certain questions that seem to pop up with relative regularity in this groups. We thought it would be fun to tackle some of these "frequency asked questions" in an article. Of course, many of these questions are asking…

DISNEY 101: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass At Walt Disney World

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Summary of all of the "get in line" systems at WDW, including the new Lightning Lane Single Pass and Multi Pass RIP Genie+ This past week, Disney announced their long awaited overhaul of their "skip the line" system. Replacing Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes will be Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass! The new system is scheduled to go into effect on July 24th 2024. After that day, you can pretty much ignore everything that we had previously written about Genie+. This article's goal is to introduce the new system, how it works. As always, Buster will…

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World Dining

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For some (including Buster and the Banshee), dining is a key part of a Walt Disney World vacation. It isn't just a way to fuel up, but it is an attraction in and of itself. Disney is known for having some really tasty meals across a variety of different cuisines. It doesn't matter if you like Italian... or barbecue... or burgers... or seafood... or just chicken fingers. You can find something for everyone! In this article, we will discuss the basics of dining at Walt Disney World. If you are interested in reading other articles in our DISNEY 101 series,…

DISNEY 101: Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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DISNEY 101 is our ongoing series where we talk about the basics of some aspect of a Walt Disney World vacation. You can read more of our previous DISNEY 101 articles here. In this installment, we will provide an overview of the main reason why people come to Walt Disney World: the theme parks! Walt Disney World is pretty unique among theme parks. It isn't just one park. it is an entire entertainment complex. There are four theme parks, two water parks, and a dedicated dining and shopping district (which some people might consider to be a theme park in…

DISNEY 101: Disney On-Property Transportation – Part Two

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DISNEY 101 is our ongoing series of articles where we talk about the basics of various aspects of your Walt Disney World vacation. In this installment, we will continue to discuss the many transportation options that you have at WDW. You can go here to access the previous article in this series: Part One: Buses and the Monorail Where We Left Off Walt Disney World is a city unto itself - almost the size of two Manhattan's! Like the real Manhattan, Disney provides guests with a robust set of public transportation options to help you navigate its vast entertainment complex.…

DISNEY 101: Disney On-Property Transportation – Part One

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DISNEY 101 is an ongoing series in which we teach you the basics of some aspect of a Walt Disney World vacation. In this installation, you'll learn more about the various transportation options at Walt Disney World. In this first part, I'll discuss buses and monorails. Then in part two, we'll talk about boats, the Skyliner, and traveling by car. I created a WDW Transportation map to help you figure out how to navigate WDW's public transportation system. It is available to our Patreon supporters for only $2/month. If this interests you, you can go here to find out more!…

DISNEY 101: Different Types of WDW Accomodations

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DISNEY 101 is an ongoing series where we teach you the basics of a Walt Disney World vacation. In this installment, you will learn about the different types of accommodations that are available... the vocabulary that Disney uses, the different perks of each type of accommodation, and so forth. If you do nothing else, please scroll down to the bottom of the article, where we summarize the different resort type and the benefits that apply to each. We are sure that you will find it useful or your money back!! "On Property" vs "Off Property" The most common terms that…

DISNEY 101: Virtual Queue vs Genie+ vs Individual Lightning Lane

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As Walt Disney World park frequent travelers, there are a lot of things that we just take for granted: terminology, policies, procedures, and so forth. We regulars sometimes forget that many people (most people) visiting WDW don't visit quite so often. They might even be on their first trip. For those people, there can be a steep learning curve when it comes to planning their trip. To help the newbies out there, I thought I'd start a new series of articles called "Disney 101", which explains what some of these common things are in a (hopefully) clear way. For my…