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Since 1955, The Disney Company has been the world’s leader in theme park vacations when the original Disneyland opened it’s doors in Anaheim, California. The park expanded and become the Disneyland Resort in 2001 by adding the California Adventure park. In 1971, the Disney World Resort opened in Lake Buena Vista, Florida bringing with it a carbon copy of Disneyland, a science adventure park called Epcot, the Hollywood Studios park and now the Animal Kingdom. In addition, Disney World is surrounded by many water parks, shopping, entertainment and golf courses.

When planning a trip to Disney, both resorts have high end luxury properties available as well as budget properties on a near the parks perimeters and everything else in between. Shuttle service is available to the parks at most hotels but if you would like the option of returning to your hotel midday or mutliple times during the day, staying in a property on the monorail line will be beneficial.

Disney vacations can very quickly get very expensive. The entry fee for each park will vary by age and the number of days you are visiting as well as if you want park hopping privileges or the ability to leave one park and visit another on the same day. Your entry fee covers admission to the attractions, both the rides and any shows. Be aware that food prices in the park are very, very high. If you have the ability to pack drinks and snacks for your family and carry them around with you, do so. Be aware that any bags you bring in will be inspected upon entry to the parks.

The best time to visit a Disney Resort is during a non-peak period. During holidays and school breaks, lines may be so long that the number of attractions you visit will be significantly reduced. On a typical mid-week day during a non-peak period you can enjoy a whole park in 1 – 1 1/2 days with short waits. Unfortunately, repairs and maintenance to the attractions happen during those non busy periods so not all of them may be open on the day you visit.

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