This is my updated introduction to Walt Disney World aimed mainly for first timers or those in need of a refresh. I’ll be covering a tour of the parks (including the water parks), as well as other things such as tickets, Genie+, Lightning Lanes, Disney Springs, Transportation, dining, resorts (value, moderate and deluxe) and many other things.

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UPDATES & CORRECTIONS:

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WALT DISNEY WORLD PARK TOURS:

Magic Kingdom:    • Disney’s Magic Kingdom RIDES and ATTR...  

Epcot:    • Epcot RIDES & ATTRACTIONS 2024 | Walt...  

Disney's Hollywood Studios:    • Disney's Hollywood Studios Rides & At...  

Disney's Animal Kingdom:    • Disney's Animal Kingdom RIDES & ATTRA...  

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO PARK TOURS

Universal Studios Florida:    • Universal Studios Florida RIDES & ATT...  

Islands of Adventure:    • Universal Islands of Adventure RIDES ...  

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
0:33 PART 1 WHAT IS DISNEY WORLD?
1:47 Magic Kingdom
2:50 Epcot
4:10 Hollywood Studios
5:05 Animal kingdom
5:41 Characters
6:43 Blizzard Beach
7:15 Typhoon Lagoon
7:43 PART 2 HOTEL RESORTS
7:58 Value Resorts
9:34 Moderate Resorts
10:06 Deluxe Resorts
11:21 Off Site Resorts
12:18 Booking
12:40 Time of Year
13:40 Where to Book
14:33 Tickets
15:49 Third Party Tickets
16:13 14 Day Ticket
16:56 Travel Packages
17:18 PART 4 MY DISNEY EXPERIENCE
18:45 PART 5 Genie+ & Lightning Lanes
19:17 Disney Genie
19:54 Lightning Lane
20:50 Individual Lightning Lane Selections
22:50 Genie+
27:51 Virtual Queue
29:39 PART 6 Transportation
33:40 PART 7 Dining
38:08 PART 8 Disney Springs


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MEARS CONNECT ALTERNATIVE

Sunshine Flyer: https://sunshineflyer.com/

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UK CAR HIRE (PRICES INCLUDE ALL CHARGES INCLUDING INSURANCES): https://www.uscarhire.com/

US CAR HIRE: Autoslash.com (insurances not included in quoted prices)

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FREE DINING OFFER 2024

Starting January 3, 2024, Disney+ subscribers have the opportunity to get a free dining plan when they purchase a nondiscounted 4night, 4day Walt Disney Travel Company package. This package must include a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option. The offer is valid for arrivals on most nights from July 1 through September 30, 2024.

Please check official site for any changes to offer.

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MAGICBAND GUIDE

MagicBands
What: Waterproof wristbands that act as your Disney World key: park ticket, hotel key, payment method, and FastPass+ (when available).
Setup: Link to your Disney account, then use it for entry, payments, room access, and linking PhotoPass photos.

MagicBand+
Extra Features: Adds lights, vibrations, and gesture recognition for interactive experiences and syncing with shows. It's rechargeable, with 13 days of battery life.

Benefits: Same as MagicBands, plus interactive park quests and enhanced experiences during certain shows.
Getting Started

Buy: Online, via app, or in the park. Deals may be available for hotel guests and passholders.
Link: Use My Disney Experience to connect your band to your account.
Customize: Choose colors and personalize if ordered in advance.

Tips
Charge MagicBand+ nightly.
Bands are waterproof.
Secure with a PIN for purchases; deactivate if lost.

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CONTACT:
For all business enquiries ⇢ [email protected]

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MUSIC LICENCING:

Track: Ikson Walk [Official]
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