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Below are many topics for planning a Disney World vacation: scroll down for resorts and lodgings, best times to visit, and more.
Toy Story Mania! - attraction at Disney World
Toy Story Mania! - attraction at Disney World
Disney World - Theme Parks Overview
Disney World is BIG: in an area the size of Boston, guests can explore four major theme parks, two waterparks, and other attractions; resort choices "in the world" have a number of perks and range from budget to luxury.
Top Tips for Disney World Vacations
With four major theme parks and an area as big as Boston, a Disney World vacation can be a complex undertaking: here are tips to help you have the best possible time with your family.
Disney World Vacations: where to stay
On property or off-property? There's much to consider in making your choice; and there are some great choices available.
Disney World Resorts
Reviews of six Walt Disney World Resorts, in all three categories: Luxury, Moderate, and Value. For Wilderness Resort and Campground, too.
Perks of Staying at a Disney World Resort
Disney World has three types of resorts: Luxury, Moderate, and Value. All confer the same set of perks: Free shuttle from the airport, free buses to the theme parks, Extra Magic Hours in the theme parks... read more.
Magic Your Way - theme park admissions
"Magic Your Way" is the way theme park admissions are sold for Disney World vacations: the daily price gets cheaper the more days you buy. "Magic Your Way" has many options; be sure to check out the Dining plan.
Disney World Vacations: More about Park Entrance Tickets
Buying park entrance tickets for Disney World vacations is no simple matter! Mousesavers.com has detailed advice.
Disney World Vacations: Best Times to Visit
You need to balance four factors: crowds, weather, park hours, and special events.
Magical Express
Be whisked to your WDW Resort: free airport shuttle and luggage delivery. Also, for many airlines, you can check in for your return flight right at your resort.
Disney World - Without the Theme Parks!
Theme park admissions cost a lot, but you can still have fun at Disney World without the parks. Disney resorts variously offer pools, artificial beaches, horseback riding, boating and kayaking, and lots more. Or pay admission for one of the two terrific waterparks, or for Disney's minigolf.
Quinceañeras at Disney World
Quinceañera parties -- the traditional Hispanic celebration of a girl's passage into womanhood -- are festive occasions, with tiaras, fancy gowns... Families can throw the party at Disney World, with help from Disney planners.
"Magical Beginnings" for the preschool set
A promotion geared for families traveling with babies and toddlers, with special packages, special concerts, and early Extra Magic Hours in Fantasyland.
Disney World Vacations: Family Reunions
Planning a family reunion can mean difficult logistics, plus huge pressure deciding where to go. Those clever thinkers at Disney want to de-stress this mess, with new online planning tools. There are also special entertainment options for "Magical Gatherings" and "Grand Gatherings" (--groups of eight or more.)
Disney World Vacation with Cruise
Many people combine a Disney World vacation with a 3 or 4-day cruise. Click above for an overview of the Mouse's ship, "The Wonder"; then check out combo holidays at the Disney Cruise Line site. No surprise, these are top-of-the-line cruises for families.

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