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Planning Together for a Disney Vacation

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You've decided to take a trip to Walt Disney World, whether it's your first trip or your 100th trip, a WDW vacation takes planning. If you may spend hours checking out websites, maybe pick up a few Disney planning guides, or listen to some podcasts, you'll surely talk to friends about what you should see and do while you're there. So consider this, it's your first day in the parks. You've decided to start at Magic Kingdom. Now imagine you and your family with huge smiles, skipping down Main Street. When you picture this in your mind, it's wonderful...you jump right in line and have the time of your lives. All those hours of planning have paid off. Now consider what sometimes happens with families. You make your way over to Frontierland,your kids take one look at that long drop on Splash Mountain and say, "NO WAY!". This continues with other rides as you go along. You think, "Why did I spend all that time planning if they won't rid...

Disney's Polynesian Resort: A Review

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Disney's Polynesian Resort covers 39 acres. The Great Ceremonial House (GCH) is located in the center of the resort you will find the front desk, restaurants, and shops here. Rooms are located in buildings called longhouses. Each longhouse is named for a different Pacific Island. One additional longhouse houses the Tangaroa Terrace and the Neverland Club. As you enter the lobby, you'll find the check-in and concierge desks located to your right, this is where your Polynesian adventure begins. An original Disney World resort, the rooms are some of the largest on property. Most rooms have two queen beds and a day-bed. Five guests can be accommodated plus a child under 3 in a crib. There is also a chest of drawers with a flat-screen TV above it, a desk, with a pull-out desk, two chairs, and a table. Rooms with patios or balconies also have two outdoor chairs and a small table. The bathroom is spacious with two sinks and plenty of counter space. The entry area has two lighted...

Park vs Park at WDW

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Today we begin a series that will look at each WDW park on several levels. First we are going to ask the question, "Which WDW park is the most family friendly?". The MAGIC KINGDOM is arguably the most family-oriented theme park in Walt Disney World. It was the first theme park to allow each member of the family to join in on attractions and rides. Adventureland features Pirates of the Caribbean and The Jungle Cruise. Then there is Frontierland with Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. And the show that everyone loves, Country Bear Jamboree. Liberty Square has the family favorite Haunted Mansion and Tomorrowland has Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear, and Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor, all family favorites. Then theres Fantasyland, filled with rides and entertainment that thrills the youngest to the oldest. EPCOT: Is also fun for families. Soarin' is a ride all family members will enjoy. How about the Seas with Nemo and Friends, Spaceship Earth or Jou...