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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

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All you need to know about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

What is better than a night full of trick or treating? Trick or treating at Magic Kingdom! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event happening select nights from August through October. Guests attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are able to come in costume (yes, even the adults!) and trick or treat at various locations throughout the park. They can also see characters in their Halloween costumes, take in special entertainment, try spooky treats and enjoy many attractions with low wait times! It is a fun filled evening for youngsters and for the young at heart.

This post is broken up into two parts: party details and our family’s party experience. Here we go!…

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Best Character Meals in Disney World

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Learn all about Disney's best character dining options.

Are you looking to meet multiple characters and dreading waiting in line? Character meals offer a solution. Depending on which meal you book, you will meet three to five characters in addition to getting a delicious meal. An added bonus is that you also get chance to sit down and take a break in an air conditioned restaurant. Character meals in Disney World are a great use of a table service credits on the dining plan since they can be on the expensive side. Our family thoroughly enjoys partaking in several character meals each trip. Below are our picks for the top five character meals in Disney World.  …

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Disney’s FastPass+: Everything You Need to Know

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Learn all about Disney's FastPass+, including the rules and how to use it.

Disney’s FastPass+: Everything You Need to Know

Disney’s FastPass+  is one of the best things about visiting Disney World! Each guest is able to pre-select up to three ride reservations in the same park per day. And unlike many other theme parks offering similar services, FastPass+ is included with the price of admission. Every person with a valid ticket is able to access FastPass+! And once you have used those three FastPasses, you are eligible for addtional free FastPasses in any of Disney’s four theme parks (as long as you have a valid ticket)!…

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Disney World Free Dining Details

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Everything you need to know about Disney's free dining promotion.What is Free Dining?

Updated January 2, 2019. 

Free Dining is an amazing deal (for some) in which a dining plan is received when booking a My Magic Plus vacation package. This package includes a resort reservation and tickets at full price with a free dining plan. A family of 2 adults and 2 children ages 3-9 would save $152.55 per night with the Quick Service Dining Plan, while a family of 2 adults and 2 children over the age of 9 would save $206.93 per night. You can see why this promotion is so popular!…

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Toy Story Land: Everything You Need to Know

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Everything you need to know about Disney World's new Toy Story Land. Includes information about the rides, characters and restaurant.

 

Toy Story Land: Everything You Need to Know

Toy Story Land, opening June 30, 2018, is the first of two brand new lands coming to Hollywood Studios. The approximately 11 acre addition will include three rides, opportunities for character interactions and a new quick service dining location. …

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