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Building Blocks for a Great Disney Vacation Series
15 Tips for Saving Money on Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation
"15 Tips for Saving Money on Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation" is packed with helpful information for anyone taking a Disney cruise with a limited budget. There are plenty of ways to save money on the Disney Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy cruise ships. Once you've paid for your cruise and the customary gratuities, you can cruise without ever spending a penny on board the ships.
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to cruise on one of the Disney cruise line ships while saving as much money as possible. It covers ways to save money when booking your cruise, traveling to the port, and doing activities on board. Each of the 15 tips contains a full explanation of how to use the information, as well as related topics that will help you have a better overall Disney cruise.
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A Complete Guide to the Disney Dream Cruise Ship: Everything You Need to Know For a Magical Sailing
The Disney Dream was Disney Cruise Line's first new ship in 13 years. The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder were launched in 1998 and 1999, so much has changed since the time of their construction. The Disney Dream, launched in 2011, and its sister ship, the Disney Fantasy, which set sail the following year, make full use of technology to create fun and interactive experiences.
On the Disney Dream, you can interact with paintings, have a conversation with Crush the turtle, ride the Aquaduck water roller coaster, and have an outside view through your virtual porthole even if you're in an inside stateroom. Even if you've sailed on the Disney Magic or Wonder before, the Dream is literally a whole new world.
The Disney Dream is also much larger, with expanded spaces for kids, tweens, and teens. The ship is a destination on its own, even if you never disembark. Although it's not quite the equivalent of Walt Disney World at sea, it's just about as close as you'll come. Of course, it still features Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, which is a hallmark of any Disney experience.
If you're sailing on the Disney Dream soon or have already booked your cruise, this ebook tells you about everything this amazing ship has to offer. It covers the different types of staterooms, restaurants, entertainment options, shopping, the spa, the areas for kids, teens, and adults, and more. It also lists the differences between the Disney Dream and Fantasy.
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Walt Disney World Character Meals and Fun Restaurants: Where to Find Them, How to Book Them, and What to Expect
You want to meet Mickey Mouse and the other Disney characters, but you don't wait to wait in line. Why not book a character meal at the Walt Disney World Resort? You can dine with Mickey and his friends, Winnie the Pooh and his buddies from the Hundred Acre Wood, or popular Disney Princesses like Cinderella, Belle, and Aurora at restaurants in the theme parks and at the Disney hotels.
This book is packed with information on every character meal throughout Disney World, including personal tips and hints from the author. Learn where to find them, how to book them, and how to choose the best character meal experience for your family.
You'll learn which characters appear at which meals, typical menu items, price ranges, and the overall atmosphere at each restaurant. This ebook tells you which places are best for fidgety youngsters, which ones have more upscale food options, and even where you can get alcoholic beverages if you're on the Disney Dining Plan.
This ebook doesn't stop at character dining. It discusses other fun restaurants and dinner shows at the theme parks, hotels, and Downtown Disney. Learn where to dine with Wild West townsfolk or how to step back in time to the 1950s to eat.
You'll also learn about the Disney Dining Plan, a great way to save money on your vacation and keep yourself on budget, and the Tables in Wonderland discount card.
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20 Things You Never Knew You Could Do At Walt Disney World
Everyone knows about classic rides and shows at the Walt Disney World theme parks, like Space Mountain, the Haunted Mansion, the Tower of Terror, Fantasmic, and Illuminations. There's so much to do at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom that you might never have thought beyond those typical experiences.
If you're looking for something new to do, or a way to make your Disney vacation unique, "20 Things You Never Knew You Could Do At Walt Disney World" will give you some great ideas for options at Walt Disney World resort, both inside and outside the theme parks. It's part of the "Building Blocks for a Great Disney Vacation" ebook series designed to help vacationers have the best Disney trip possible.
In this book, you'll learn about everything from several equine options to water sports to exploring backstage areas like the famous tunnels below the Magic Kingdom. Soar 400 feet up in the sky in a balloon or go more than 100 miles per hour on land in a dream car.
"20 Things You Never Knew You Could Do At Walt Disney World" actually discusses several different options under most of the 20 experiences, so you'll get plenty of bonus ideas. Even if you've visited Orlando before, you're likely to find some brand-new options in the pages of this ebook. Every entry contains booking information so you can immediately check availability for the experiences that appeal to you most.
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The 10 Best Tips For Beating Lines at Walt Disney World: Easy Ways to Shorten Your Waits
You love Walt Disney World but you hate the lines. Or maybe you've never been to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom, but you've heard of the infamous multi-hour waits in the summer and around the holidays.
Yes, the waits can be brutal, but there are plenty of strategies to avoid long lines and maximize your time. You can find many tips, hints, and secrets for cutting your waits at the Disney theme parks, but often there's no explanation of how to use them most effectively. "The 10 Best Tips For Beating Lines at Walt Disney World: Easy Ways to Shorten Your Waits" gives you the ten most useful strategies and explains how to use them in detail.
You'll learn things like:
-How to use timing to your advantage throughout the day.
-How to break away from the herd, both outside and inside the Disney parks
-When to use FastPass and how to work around the system's strings
-How to choose which rides, shows, and attractions to do at each time of day
-How to eliminate every wait (if you have enough money)
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10 Money-Saving Tips for Your Walt Disney World Vacation
Is it really possible to visit Walt Disney World on a budget and still have a great vacation? Can you even stay at a Disney-owned hotel and take advantage of perks like Extra Magic Hours at the Magic Kingdom and other other Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida, without breaking the bank?
The tips in this ebook, "10 Money-Saving Tips for Your Walt Disney World Vacation," give you a wealth of secrets to use for your next Walt Disney World vacation. Learn how to get the best hotel rates, what you can do for free if you take a day off from the theme parks, where to find cheap and free souvenirs, how to save on dining, how to save extra money for your Disney trip, where to find the best discounts, and much, much more. As a bonus, this book includes five ways you can loose money if you fall prey to tricks and scams.
Every tip is detailed with solid information you can put to work immediately to create a bare-bones budget for your trip to Walt Disney World.
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12 Rides at Walt Disney World That Scare Chickens and Delight Thrill Seekers: Should You Ride Them?
While Walt Disney World isn't exactly known for the terrifying nature of its thrill rides, it has a few attractions that pack a punch. They're not as intimidating as the roller coasters and other thrill rides at parks like Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and and Busch Gardens in Tampa, but if you're timid or prone to motion sickness, they might make you think twice. If you like your rides on the scary side, then you'll want to check them out.
This ebook is a guide for both chickens and adrenaline junkies, as it gives full details on the most thrilling Walt Disney World attractions at all four theme parks. You'll get details on rides at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom that will help you decide if they're worth your while. This ebook describes the ride experience, restraint system, and height requirements.
If you're bringing kids on your Walt Disney World vacation, this book is a valuable guide to help you decide what's appropriate for them and what might be a bit too much.
You'll read about 12 major rides, and there's also a bonus section that covers other attractions at each of the four theme parks if they have elements that might be scary or motion sickness-inducing for some people.
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25 Tips for Visiting Disney World With Babies, Toddlers, and Young Kids
This ebook is packed with helpful information for anyone visiting the Walt Disney World theme parks with a baby, toddler, or pre-schooler. You'll find common sense advice, like bringing kid-friendly snacks to the parks and taking midday breaks, but there's added insider information. What if your child needs a nap, but you're not staying at an on-site hotel? Find out where to go for a convenient rest stop. You'll also learn about family-friendly amenities like the Baby Care Centers, how to save money on strollers and avert stroller thieves, how to safeguard young kids if they get lost, where to find a free character greeting that doesn't require theme park admission, how to get timid kids used to the characters, and much, much more.
This book is a must-read for Moms and Dads visiting Disney World for the first time with young children in tow. Even veterans might learn a trick or two about making a family trip go a little more smoothly.
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10 Disney Cruise Line Tips for Adults & 7 Ways to Tell if Disney Ships Are Right For You
A Disney cruise for adults. Is that a logical statement? Can adults traveling without kids really enjoy themselves on the Disney Cruise Line ships, or will they be miserable on the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy?
This is the perfect book for anyone cruising without kids who wants to sail Disney but who isn't sure if that's a wise decision. It's packed with 10 detailed tips for minimizing the impact of the kids and teens on board on your own vacation experience. Do you know how to choose the right stateroom to avoid hordes of kids running in the hallways? When and where should you dine if you want a more adult experience? Is there any way to avoid kids in public areas like the shows? What kind of adults-only areas and activities does Disney Cruise Line provide? Is it appropriate for grownups to participate in the character greetings? This book, which is part of the "Building Blocks for a Great Disney Vacation" series, answers all those questions and more.
As a bonus, the book also poses seven questions that will help you decide in general if Disney's ships are right for you. For example, even if you have kids, you might be miserable on Disney Cruise Line if you're a gamble or a chain smoker or if you can't stand the sight of Mickey Mouse.
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