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Disney World in the Orlando area is much more than Magic Kingdom, the first of Disney's theme parks. The Walt Disney World Resort includes three other Disney parks tickets: Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, and hotels (luxurious and affordable), campsites, water parks, golf courses and Disney Springs, shopping districts, restaurants, and entertainment. There are many ways to find places where large families can be accommodated and entertained for Orlando vacation.

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Disney's MagicBand

Going with a family, especially a large group is not an easy task. Make your vacation easier with the MagicBand Disney system before leaving home. Included with the WDW hotel reservation, this "smart" bracelet can contain all travel info, hotel room keys, travel reservations, restaurants, and more. When you book a free MagicalExpress trip from the airport and to the resort, you can review your luggage at the edge of your airport and display it magically in the resort's hotel room for up to 3 hours from your arrival. It is not necessary to utilize this service, though it is very convenient when going with a child and a group of family members. You can ask a park employee to connect your MagicBand to your bank card and choose a personal PIN. This way you can go to the theme park to pay for food, snacks, and souvenirs by simply scanning the box at the cash register and entering the PIN code.

Perks

With a lot to see and little time, with Fastpass+, Disney's backup system, you can avoid queues by selecting a time slot and scanning your Magic card or MagicBand at a kiosk located outside most tourist attractions. Fun benefits: when they scan MagicBands, players get their names. You will get "Happy Wishes" and a warm smile in the park.

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Make An Itinerary

It is important to have a plan to make the most of your time wisely and explore as much experience as possible. This may get a little difficult during family gatherings, however, it may be better to prioritize your entire travel plan to make sure everyone knows what they want. Magic Kingdom, the source of magic for most little children, offers wandering characters that sign signatures, hug and pose for photos. Watching Tinker Bell while flying over the theme park during the show will always be a magical experience.

Epcot

In surplus to the Disney World Showcase pavilions in 11 countries, exhibitions example Test Track and Mission Space Simulators Tour at Epcot offer the right link of advanced technology and sensations to satisfy adults and older kids. Epcot has also replaced Maelstrom with Frozen Ever After.

Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios Orlando is Park's response to Disney Universal Studios Orlando in Florida. 3D movies, street characters, and delicate turns are based on heroes like Buzz Lightyear of Toy Story, Frozen, Star Wars, Disney Junior, and other shows. At night, back to Fantasmic, thirty-minute fireworks show with sounds and characters of movies such as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Peter Pan.

Animal Kingdom

In one of Disney's newer theme parks, Disney Animal Kingdom, there are a number of fascinating African animals that now live comfortably in Orlando central Florida, stroll in front of the luxurious Animal Kingdom Orlando Lodge and easily tolerate the Kilimanjaro's Safari Tour. A 14-story tree of life theater carved in the park shows an imaginary interactive 3D movie ideal on "A Bug's Life," which even brings fear to adults. Particularly popular and appreciated by all ages groups, no matter how anxious, travel with Kali Rivers Rapid in peak style.

Disney's Magical Gathering

The Walt Disney World in Orlando has been an icon of family vacations for a long time, so it is possible for three generations to remember it as a special place. "It's great to travel or just sit by the pool and catch up, you can even have fun at night if that's what you do." Disney's "magic meetings" offer a special experience for groups staying on the first pass of the Disney hotel. For information on attractions, shows, and recreational activities for all ages, as well as restaurants for larger groups, see the Magic Encounters section on the Disney website mentioned at the main address. These include the Kilimanjaro safari in the animal section of the Kingdom of Africa and the spirit of the Aloha dinner event.

Registering

Groups of eight or more people sleeping on the Disney property can register with Disney's Magical Gatherings. This program offers options that are not available for small groups or day-to-day travelers, such as a night cruise with fireworks or a special dinner, and an Animal Kingdom safari. Groups that occupy 10 or more rooms are automatically transferred to a special sales office, which offers discounts of 10 to 35 percent and other facilities. With the events offered by Magical Gatherings, other small groups will probably be with you. However, if it reaches the limit of 10 rooms, dinner and special events can be private. While magical meetings are limited to a series of activities and programs, the sky is the limit for larger groups. At Disney, you can celebrate parties in fantastic places like the EPCOT the Living Seas VIP underwater lounge. Or you can hire the entire attraction for a private dinner: after the rock follows Indiana Jones at the Disney MGM studio, your group will be invited to the dinner stage and the rest of the event will be at the registered table. The rates for special group events are negotiated and vary according to the season and demand.

As a great meeting, there are exclusive options for your group to participate in. (To schedule one of these events, you must have at least 8 people in your group). Remember to purchase your Disney World tickets with time to acquire the best prices for a great vacation!

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International dinner and Illumination Dessert Reception

The program is organized by "Aunt Roz" at the Odyssey restaurant in Epcot. This international dinner is buffet-style and offers dishes from five different countries. While enjoying your meal, stories and live music are provided. This show features some of your favorite Disney characters that join the crowd on the dance floor. If you are celebrating a special occasion, tell Aunt Roz and she will take it from there. After enjoying your evening of food and pleasure, "Lighting: Earth Reflection" will be accompanied to the observation area scheduled for the night, where a delicious dessert buffet will be served.

Safari celebration dinner

This special event begins with the Kilimanjaro Safari at the end of the day. You will meet your tour guide in the Disney Animal Kingdom of Asia section and accompany them on their tour. After your safari, eat at the Tusker House restaurant. With an African-inspired cuisine, a family-style dinner is served. During the meal, Disney characters are available for photos and entertainment. As a bis, you will see the exotic animals of the animal kingdom. Birthdays and special occasions are recognized.

Good morning Gathering

Hello! And welcome to Tony's Town Square Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Here Tony invites you to a delicious breakfast. Mickey and his friends are there to take beautiful photos and have fun interactions. Tony would like to see a special event. The guests who celebrated the anniversary were sung with "Bella Notte", a classic song by Lady and the Tramp by Disney. After a memorable start to the day, he selected an entry for "Mickey PhilharMagic."

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Walt Disney World Overview: Theme Parks and Attractions

Magic Kingdom: A Place of Dreams

Magic Kingdom is what most people picture when they think of Disney World. It's the biggest and most loved park there, famous for Cinderella's Castle. This park is a must-see with its magical charm and exciting rides.

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Epcot: A Glimpse Into Tomorrow

Epcot is huge, twice as big as Magic Kingdom! It stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Here, you can see what the future might look like in Future World. Then, explore cultures from around the world in World Showcase. It's a beautiful mix of tomorrow's ideas and the beauty of our world today.

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Animal Kingdom: Wild Adventures

Animal Kingdom is the largest park of the four, filled with wild adventures and even a bit of learning. With over 1,700 animals from 250 different species, it's like going on a safari without leaving the park. It's a place where fun meets the wild side of nature.

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Hollywood Studios: Lights, Camera, Action!

Hollywood Studios takes you behind the scenes of movie-making. Enjoy live shows, thrilling rides, and special events that make you feel like you're part of Hollywood. It's a unique chance to see movie magic come to life in ways only Disney can do.

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Blizzard Beach: A Snowy Oasis in the Sun

Dive into a frosty wonderland at Blizzard Beach, where winter meets water in the heart of sunny Florida. This unique park, born from a whimsical Disney tale of a snowstorm-turned-water-park, features attractions like the sky-high Summit Plummet slide and the family-friendly Tike's Peak.

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Typhoon Lagoon: Ride the Tropical Waves

Typhoon Lagoon offers a splash of tropical paradise with its massive wave pool and the shipwrecked charm of Miss Tilly. Created from Disney's story of a typhoon's aftermath, this park boasts thrilling water rides like the gravity-defying Crush 'n' Gusher and the serene Castaway Creek.

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Disney Springs

Disney Springs is the shopping and entertainment district at Walt Disney World formerly known as Downtown Disney. If you’ve ever visited in the past, you’ll hardly recognize the area that once contained the Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and the West Side.

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