Disney World Overview & Tips !

I have been living in Florida for the last 7 years, in the last 2 years I have had the Florida Standard Annual Pass (that includes the 4 Main parks, free parking, discounts on food, lodging, and souvenirs - Disney Swags) and this year, I have the Premium Annual Pass that includes all the above plus Wide World of Sports, Disney Quest, 2 Water Parks.

Disney Tips


FAST PASS It reduces time spent in line at all the popular rides and attractions at Disney. Get there early and grab the fast pass, how it works is, to use the FASTPASS, slip your Park Pass into the FASSPASS machine to receive a ticket that will have an assigned return time.

Hidden Mickey


Additional fun things to do while you are at Disney, finding all the partial or complete impression of Mickey Mouse, the most popular is his head, one big cirlce of his head and two smaller circles for his ears, created by the the Disney's Imagineer and artists to blend into the designs of Disney attractions, hotels, restaurants, and other areas.

Some Disney's Secrets and Fun Facts

Disney World has its own government and in order to do so, Disney must have people living on site, according to the link below, there are cast members that do live there (about 5 members) Disney also has his own air landing strip located behind Epcot. Disney World is protected by a full time fire department with 200 firemen on staff. More fun facts in the link below. http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/WDW/Property/Secrets/Secrets.html

Disney Pin Trading

I heard about this from a coworker, I noticed all these pins every where in the park but I really never thought much about it, just thought it was a souvenir thing. I came to find out that it is really fun, you start of by buying a pin strap and some pings then while you are at Disney, you can trade your pins with Disney Cast Members and other Disney guests. Its great for kids and adults alike, its a fun experience.

More to come on Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Quest, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Wide World of Sports.....

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How does it work?

You register through Ebates and select the shop you want to purchase from Orbitz (10.5%), Amazon (5% back), Macys(5% back) to Nordstrom(5% back) to Sephora (8% back) and much more, this could be higher or lower, depending on the month.

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Disney - Epcot Tips & Suggestions!!

Epcot

Favorite food spots:

The coolest thing to do while in Epcot is lots of eating and lots of drinking. Best deals for food in Epcot would be France, big portions, reasonable price, great variety of Parisian style sandwiches (Ham & Cheese Croissant, Turkey & Brie on a baguette, yummy pastries, cakes, creme brulee, cappucinos, and much more). Pricing $5-$15.

Morrocan is another great place for food, large portions, good enough for two, good price and pretty decent Morrocan food. A plate is about $11-$12 for meat of choice, pita, tabbouleh, hummus, and couscous.


United Kingdomis a great little area, Pub food like fish and chips, beer such as Guinness, Tea tasting in the shop, and even get some history on the origin of your last name (Surname).

The best ride in Epcot to me is Soarin', it is the coolest ride, it like an exploration of all your sensory, a virtual hang-gliding with a panoramic views, as you pass over the golf course or an orange field, you can smell the scent, and even get splashed with water.

Favorite ride:

I have been to Epcot a dozen times and I didn't even know about this ride until last year. It's an interesting ride is the Living with the Land, its a boat ride that travels through different weather climate showing how different plants can grow and survive in those areas. It also shows how technologies are used to growth vegetables and farmed fish that are used throughout the Disney Parks Restaurants.

If you are planning to purchase what you need before your trip, you can save through Online Shopping and get a percentage back through Ebates

How does it work?

You register through Ebates and select the shop you want to purchase from Amazon (%5 back) to Macys(5% back) to Nordstrom(5% back) to Sephora (8% back)and much more, this could be higher or lower, depending on the month.