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🏰 Our Best Disney Vacation Ever – Magical Must-Dos & Tips
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items Our first Disney trip with our kiddo was truly unforgettable—from the perfect resort stay to incredible meals and magical moments we’ll never forget! We took our kiddo when he was turning 3, so I promise kids are never too young. Even if they don't r...
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Where We Stayed 🏨
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Must-Try Disney Eats 🍽️
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Magical Sights & Activities ✨
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Best Shopping Must Haves 🛍️
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Tips for the Best Disney Trip Ever 🎟️
Where We Stayed 🏨
Staying on property made all the difference! The resort’s theming, easy park access, and fun amenities made it the perfect Disney home base.
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We stayed in a Disney Cars suite on our first trip. The theming is out of this world and there is an entire Radiator Springs! This hotel is on the skyliner as well, which we only stay at Skyliner resorts.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort - Walt Disney World
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We joined DVC after going to Disney a few times in a row and crunching the numbers. The Riviera is our home resort and it's the most magical hotel. Even though it has a sophisticated charm to it, it's still super kid friendly! It's ALSO on the Skylin...
Disney's Riviera Resort | Deluxe Studio: Standard View Room Tour! 2025
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Pop Century is another great value resort that is you guessed it…on the SKYLINER! The transportation to Epcot and Hollywood studios can't be beat.
Disney World's BEST Value Hotel?! Pop Century Resort | Room Tour, Food, Skyliner Full Review
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We did a split stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge at Club Level and it was incredible. Â If you stay here, you have to do a Savannah view to wake up to all the animals outside of your balcony. Â Club level also offers give you access to food and drinks in the club lounge! Totally worth the splurge.
Room Rates at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Must-Try Disney Eats 🍽️
From iconic Mickey-shaped treats to the best sit-down meals, these were our favorite dining experiences that made our trip extra special.
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We are all about Character dining in our family! It's a great way to meet the characters without standing in line. Tusker House is in Animal Kingdom and the food is amazing! We always do our character dining for breakfast usually. They have a special...
Tusker House Restaurant | Walt Disney World Resort
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This is our favorite place to eat! My kiddo literally requested it for his birthday breakfast and we had a Topolino's cake made special for his day. That's how obsessed we are!
Topolino's Terrace Character Breakfast FULL EXPERIENCE! Dining, Views, Tour, Fun Facts & More
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This is our favorite quick service. I literally will take the skyliner from Pop Century to eat breakfast at Riviera's Quick Service.
Primo Piatto Dining at Disney's Riviera Resort
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This is such a good little date spot. You just walk up and grab a table usually. Â The wait is a bit longer sometimes, but the food is worth the wait! Get the Burrata Salad if you go! It's to die for.
ORDERING ALL OF THE NEW FOOD AT BAR RIVA- Disney’s Riviera Resort | Walt Disney World
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This is our go-to spot at Hollywood Studios! You can split some of the meals too because it's a TON of food! It's hard to find a spot, but if you send one person to look for a table, you can usually find something.
Woody's Lunch Box at Toy Story Land - Walt Disney World
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I cannot go to Epcot without getting one of everything off of this menu! The best Mexican street food ever!
REVIEW: Are You Walking Right Past the Best Mexican Street Food in EPC
Magical Sights & Activities ✨
Rides, shows, hidden gems, and bucket-list experiences—these are the moments that made our Disney trip one for the books!
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You should absolutely book a capture your moment package! If you sign up for memory maker, you also get to download all the photos at no extra charge! It's totally worth it to capture a special memory!
Capture Your Moment: Magic Kingdom Park - Walt Disney World
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We passed by this classic so many times, but my kiddo now loves it! It's over near the Magic Carpets in Magic Kingdom and is a must for any Disney lover!
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room | Magic Kingdom Attractions
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This is what makes Animal Kingdom so special. This is a show at the front of the Tree of Life that will absolutely change your life!
Disney's Animal Kingdom WINGED ENCOUNTERS Show
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You get to learn how to draw a character! This is such a hidden gem. You also get to take a train over to this area, which is even more special.
The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
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This is a must see at Hollywood Studios! It could be a little scary for super littles, so use your parental judgement :)
Fantasmic Show and Fireworks | Walt Disney World Resort
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If you are lucky enough to go during the holidays, you must do the Christmas Party. It truly is a magical night with snow falling on main street. Â Pro Tip: If you go at the end of October, you can see Magic Kingdom transorm from Halloween to Christmas.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party | Walt Disney World Resort
Best Shopping Must Haves 🛍️
From park-exclusive souvenirs to unique Disney finds, these are the best places to grab keepsakes and items you can't go without.Â
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The Lego Store at Disney Springs is quickly becoming a tradition! It's so fun to see the Disney themed lego displays and a great spot for a great souvenir.
Store Details - LEGO® Store Disney Springs
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You can't go to Disney and not get an ornament! I love this little Christmas shop that is year round in Magic Kingdom.
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe | Walt Disney World Resort
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If you have transportation, the Character Warehouse is a great place to shop if you have extra time and want some great deals on Disney merch!
Disney's Character Warehouse
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Prepare for your trip with all Disney licensed merch straight from the source! We always find a few things before our trips here.
Official Disney Merchandise | Disney Store
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I got this to share all of our Disney vacation photos on, so I didn't have to pick and choose what I wanted to display!
Unique Digital Frame for Vacation Photos
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This is one of our favorite souviners we got on one of our recent trips!
Watch Best gift for your Disney Cars lover!
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I promise you'll end up purchasing it for more in the parks. Go ahead and get it before you go.
Disney parks fan and water bottle spray!
Tips for the Best Disney Trip Ever 🎟️
Must-know tips to make any Disney trip stress-free and magical!
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You need to know the best photo spots to take castle pics! We always go under the arches and get updated photos without anyone in the pictures!
Castle Pics without Crowds - Tips and Locations Below
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Pin Trading is such an experience! I remember when my kiddo made his first trade with a cast member. It was so so special! We've created so many memories through Pin Trading! Definitely a good tradition to start.
Pin Trading Guidelines & News | Walt Disney World Resort
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You truly have to plan Disney to make the most of it. If you want to go and “wing” it, you can and will have a fun time, but you will absolutely miss out on things as well. Here are some great tips for rope dropping MK!
Magic Kingdom Rope Drop and Early Entry Strategy 2025
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If you are wanting to dress the part, I give some tips and tricks on Disney Bounding and how to do it!
Disney Bounding: Adding a Dash of Disney Magic to Your Wardrobe
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I made all of our outfits in the beginning, so these are some tips on how to make yours to make your first trip special!
Magical Creations Made Easy: Quick Start Guide to Sublimating and Creating Disney-Inspired Shirts