Disneyworld theme parks have grown through the years. In fact, there are now 4 places to choose from namely Animal Kingdom, Epcot Center, Magic Kingdom and Disney Worlds Hollywood Studio. But these places share 4 things in common. These are tips which you should know to enjoy your Disney world vacation.

1. If you are going for a ride with one of your kids who is too young to enjoy it by themselves, practice baby swapping. Basically, one of you will get in the ride first and then the other one takes over so both of you will be able to spend some time with your kid.

2. Go to the amusement park of your choice early because most of these places are packed by around lunch time while others close early. To be able to maximize your time there, check if the extra magic hour is applicable.

The extra magic hour entitles guests who stay at the Disney resort hotels to enter the amusement park an hour before the official opening time. You just have to know which of the four theme parks does this so you can enjoy it.

3. So you don’t get sunburn, take a break in the afternoon by going back to your hotel and returning in the late afternoon or evening especially since three of these have fun filled activities when the sun goes down.

4. Aside from going to the park early, you can use the Fastpass which cuts down the waiting time so you can enjoy the most popular rides.

5. Although food and drinks are served at the park, you can save on money by bringing some of your own inside.

6. If you really feel hungry, then go for establishments that serve buffets. Chances are you will be stuffed and won’t eat another meal until dinner time. Since these places are always packed, use advanced reservations so you can get a seat quickly instead of waiting in line.

7. Instead of walking to the theme park or doing the same thing to go back to your hotel, why not take a ride using the Disney Transportation System. These are free for guests to use and you can choose from the bus, the boat or the Monorail.

8. The weather is surely going to be warm during the summer. So that you can stay cool, don’t forget to wear loose clothes, shoes and perhaps a pair of trunks if you decide to get wet in the water park.

If you were given a chance to go to the most magical and exciting place, what would you choose? Majority will definitely choose Disney world vacations. This is because the Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth because of its amenities and services offered that you couldn’t find anywhere else.

Where dreams come to life

The Disney world is one of the most sough-after places in the world because it can cater to all kinds of audience. Being here doesn’t require any age limits as long as you are child at heart and you know how to appreciate the things that are simple yet beautiful.

Being one of the most magical and enchanting vacation destinations in the world, Disney world vacations are utopia where stress and worries vanish. Disney world vacations provide not only fantasy but also exaltation of being in a land of dreams. Being in a Disney Vacation World provides fun entwined extremes and exciting adventures.

Disney world vacations include a tour on theme and water parks that will surely immerse you and your kids in a world filled with excitement, thrill, and wonder. Disney world vacations will also give you countless opportunities for dining, shopping and recreation that would definitely satisfy each member of the family.

When you plan for a Disney world vacations, your top priority should be your children. Disney world vacations first and foremost offer kids and parents a magical and exciting vacation experience. Among the many things that Disney Vacation world offers at the theme parks are the amenity everbody can enjoy.

Indeed, going on a Disney World Vacation will give everybody the chance to visit the Magic Kingdom where a storybook of fantasies will unravel before your very eyes. In this particular part of you Disney Vacation World, Disney classics are brought to life through attractions such as Cinderella’s Castle, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hall of Presidents and the like. The Animal Kingdom, on the other hand features various wildlife exhibits and encounters. Another exciting part of the Disney world vacations is the Epcot Center where anybody can touch the future and travel the world with an amazing array of attractions and live performances.

Lastly, one of the most entertaining parts of the Disney world vacations is the Disney’s MGM Studios that will reveal the behind the scenes in the worlds of movies, music and television. On-site restaurants, water parks, shopping centers, and fabulous nightlife can be experienced during Disney world vacations by strolling down the downtown area and along the boardwalk.

This summer, you can cool off at Disney Worlds Typhoon Lagoon. This water park which first opened in 1989 is still attracting a lot of visitors with its centerpiece, the 100 foot Mount Mayday where the parks 2 speed slides, 4 twisting body slides and three tube slides are all located. You won’t have a hard time finding it because you will notice Ms. Tilly, a shrimp boat situated on top of the mountain.

Beneath the 100 foot man made mountain, the theme park spreads out to a 2 + acre lagoon that is surrounded by white beaches. If the weather gets to you, there is plenty of shade around thanks to the lush vegetation.

Some of the other attractions at the theme park are Ketchakiddie Creek, Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, Castaway Creek, Humunga Kowabunga, Storm Slides, Gang Plank Falls, Mayday Falls, Keelhaul Falls and Shark Reef.

In case you need anything, you can head down to Singapore Sal’s Beachwear, Gifts & Sundries. If you have to store some stuff, you can rent a locker for $5 or $7 for a larger one. There is a refundable fee of $2 when you turn in the key.

Guests can borrow towels for $1 each. For those that need a life vest, you can get these for free since you are not allowed to bring other floatation devices into the park.

When you feel hungry, you can get some snacks at Leaning Palms, Typhoon Tilly’s, Lowtide Lou’s Snacks and Lets Go Slurpin.

If you need some medical attention, you can go to the First Aid Station that is located near the Leaning Palms Snack Bar.

There are certain regulations that should be follow when inside the park.

1. Swimwear that has exposed metal is not allowed to be worn inside the park.

2. Children under the age of 10 should always be accompanied by an adult.

3. Although the park is open from 10am to 5pm, this may change depending on the weather conditions.

4. If you have made reservations beforehand and the park is suddenly closed, you will not be given a refund.

5. Even if you buy a ticket to enter this water park, you cannot use this to enter any of Disney’s other water parks.

The park is closed for one month every year for repairs and maintenance. Adults pay $35 plus tax while children the age of 10 to 4 will pay $29 plus tax. Anyone under three is free.

Disney has 3 luxurious hotels that are a Monorail’s ride away from the theme park. These are namely the Floridian, the Contemporary and the Polynesian. Although they are a bit pricey, there are certain benefits you get being a guest.

What makes the Polynesian Resort different from the other two is that you feel like you are staying in one of those islands in the South Pacific. The hotel has a total of 853 rooms each with a Hawaiian motif. These are located in eleven two and three story A-frame long houses that have exotic names such as Autearoa, Fiji, Hawaii, Niue, Rapa Nui, Rarotonga, Samoa, Tahiti and Tokelau.

Each of these buildings are scattered over the grounds that have more than 75 species of dense vegetation. There are three white sanded beaches dotted with hammocks for you to lie in as well as lounge chairs. At night, pathways are torch lit and you can hear soft Hawaiian melodies playing nearby.

There are a lot of things you can do at the resort. You can jump in and cool off at the pool or the beach, have fun at the arcade, eat in one of the fine restaurants, borrow a camera, have someone come over to babysit the kids, shop, exercise, fish or borrow one of their watercraft rentals for an extra fee. Every major credit card is accepted so you can save your cash for use in the theme park.

Some of the places you can eat here include the Polynesian Luau, Ohana’s Feast, Captain Cook’s Snack Co., the Kona Cafe, the Tambu Lounge and the Barefoot Pool Bar.

The standard room is 407 square feet and can accommodate up to five adults and a child under the age of 3. Here, you get to sleep in one of two queen size beds while king size beds are available if you choose to stay in a suite.

Aside from the kind of bed in the room and the size, the rest is the same. You have a bathroom, use turndown service which is only available upon request, irons, safe, minibar, some furniture, newspaper delivery, air-condition, fan and a refrigerator that can be rented for $10 a day.

Regular check in at the Polynesian Resort is at 3pm while checkout is at 11am. If you take a morning flight, you will be given a temporary room and then be told to transfer once the room you booked for is ready.

Most of us have probably been to Sea World and seen Shamu as well as the other animals. But do you ever get the chance to go into the tank with them? The answer is no. This is an experience you will never forget if you head down to Disney World’s Epcot Living Seas Pavilion.

Disney World’s Epcot Living Seas Pavilion is located inside the Epcot center. It is a tank that holds 5.7 million gallon of water, 203 feet in diameter, 27 feet deep and home to more than 65 species of marine life.

For only $115 per person, you can go on a 2 hr. + tour with 30 minutes of it in the water. Part of what you pay for includes the gear you will need, some refreshments, a T-shirt as well as a group photo.

You don’t need any special certifications to participate so just sign up. Anyone above the age of 8 is allowed to join as long as they are accompanied by an adult and dressed in a swimsuit. Since the water temperature could hit above the 70’s, you are required to put on your wetsuit.

Before you get in the water, you are required to watch a 10 minute film about the type of creatures you will see in the water. When it is over, you head to the locker room to put on the wet suit then meet with the rest of the group in the dive tank.

Two simple rules that guest should follow are;

1. Guests who join the tour are not allowed to bring cameras. Other members of your party will be allowed to carry it so they can take some snapshots of you while in the tank.

2. Another thing you should remember is that when you are in the tank, you are not allowed to touch anything. If you get too close to the corals or any of the animals, the dive will end and you will be escorted out of the park.

Some of the creatures you could see in the dive tank include a giant sea turtle, a black nosed and brown shark. Chances are you might even see Mickey Mouse swimming there since he is sometimes hired for a special event.

Disney World’s Epcot Living Seas Pavilion is open daily from 12:30pm on. To ensure you have a spot at the tour, call in advance to make a reservation.

Disney World always comes out with new attractions so that people will come back for more. One attraction is Disney World’s DisneyQuest that features cutting edge virtual reality technology with classic Disney imagination.

DisneyQuest is a 5 story amusement park that occupies a space of 100,000 square feet located in the Downtown Disney West Side entertainment district near the end, across from House of Blues and next to Cirque du Soleil.

Guests who come here will first go to the Ventureport. It is a crossroad that leads to four unique entertainment environments namely the Explore Zone, the Score Zone, the Create Zone and the Replay Zone.

What sets these 4 virtual reality environments apart? Well, the Explore zone lets you reminisce with some of the old Disney stories. In the Score zone, you get to compete against other players to see who among you is the best. The Create zone allows you to invent things while the Replay zone is filled with rides and games.

Some of the other adventures you may find here include;

1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold that takes a crew of four into a 3-D world of plundered towns, fortress islands and erupting volcanoes for an action-packed adventure that lasts five-minutes long.

2. You can even try out the Song Maker which allows you to make your own song.

3. The Virtual Jungle Cruise allows to get on board a raft and paddle for your life through the rapids.

4. Cyber Space Mountain allows you to make your own roller coaster.

5. There is the Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam where players are part of the pinball game.

6. Lastly, there is Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride that lets you fly through the streets of Agrabah.

When you get hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at the Cheesecake Factory. If you want to get a souvenir, don’t forget to drop by the onsite retail shop.

The operating hours of DisneyQuest is from 11:30am until midnight on Friday’s and Saturday’s. The place closes at 11:00pm from Sunday until Thursday.

The rate to enter DisneyQuest is $31 for adults plus tax while $25 for children under the age of 9. If your child plans to check it out, he or she should always be accompanied by an adult.

DisneyQuest is just one of the many attractions within the Disney World complex. So if you get a chance to drop by, this is one place you shouldn’t miss.

Disney Worlds Contemporary Hotel is one of three that is a Monorails ride away from the theme park. In fact, this is one of first to be built. It has just undergone a facelift.

This 15 story hotel has over 655 rooms and you are sure to enjoy your stay while enjoying the stunning views of either Bay Lake or Cinderella’s Castle.

The Contemporary Hotel has 3 types of rooms. There is the Standard guest room, the Tower and the Suites. Both the Standard and the Tower can have a maximum of 5 guests while the Suite can handle from 3 to 8. All of them have a balcony or patio.

Each room has two queen size beds or one king size bed, an ergonomic work station, remote control flat screen TV, high speed internet access, a ceiling fan, telephone with a separate data port, in room safe, bathroom, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.

Some of the things guests can avail of include nightly turn down service, a refrigerator, coffee and coffee maker. If you are hungry, there are three restaurants to choose from. These are namely Chef Mickey’s, Concourse Steakhouse and California’s Grill. There are 2 snack bars and 3 lounges to visit if you want to grab a snack.

For those who want to have some fun, you can jump in one of the two swimming pools near the marina or work on a tan by the white sand beach. You can play volleyball here as well as tennis. Just be sure to bring your own equipment. Those who only brought their running shoes can go for a run through the jogging trial.

People who prefer to stay indoors and still work up a sweat can go to the Olympic Fitness center that has state of the art exercise equipment and then end it with aromatherapy, deep tissue or Swedish massage.

Guests who love the water can borrow a Canopy boat, Pontoon boat or Sea Racer. There are also instructors on hand to teach you how to use them for an extra fee.

As for kids, they can hang out at the Arcade located at the Food & Fun Center or the playground that is open 24 hours.

Room rates at the Contemporary may be as low as $230 during the off season to almost $3,000 during the peak season if you decide to use the Concierge service.

Who said you can’t create a water park with a ski resort as your theme? Disney World has once again proven that you can with the opening of Blizzard Beach.

Blizzard Beach is just one of two water parks that the Disney franchise operates. The first thing that greets guests the moment they enter is Mt. Gushmore, a 90 foot snow capped mountain that features slalom courses, toboggan and water sled runs. Don’t forget the 120 foot high Summit Plummet that happens to be the country’s tallest and fastest free fall speed slide that can be seen from almost anywhere in the park.

One of the water park’s newest attractions is the Downhill Double Dipper which is a side by side racing slide. This stands 50 feet high and 200 feet long. You can travel more than 25mph until you go shooting out into the water below.

The park has a few other attractions. These include the Slush Gusher, the Teamboat Springs, Snow Stormers, Runoff Rapids and the Chair Lift.

Below Mt. Gushmore is a sandy beach. Here, you can enjoy the wave pool, the lazy river or get something to eat from one of the two snack bars namely Avalunch and The Warming Hut, a polar pub lodge as well as a play area for pre-teens and children.

Kids can also enjoy similar attractions that are catered for the older generation, there is a kiddies version of Blizzard Beach known as Tike’s Peak. There is also Melt Away Bay, Cross Country Creek and Blizzard Beach Ski Patrol Training Camp.

With the number of attractions at this water park, you will have to wait in line until it is your turn because they do not give free passes here. It is best to come early and do the popular rides first. Just to give you an idea, the longest waits are at the Chair Lift, Downhill Double Dipper, Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet.

You may also come later in the afternoon because those who come in the morning don’t usually stay around until closing.

It really gets hot during the summer so you should bring some sunscreen. Since the ground gets pretty slippery, you should always wear water shoes or flip flops. As for what you should wear, be sure to have a real bathing suit because some of the sides have strict bathing suit regulations.

There was a time that you had to go to the zoo to see wild animals. Today, Disney World Tours offers guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with these creatures as a guest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Disney World Safari is a unique deluxe resort that is built around a private animal reserve. In an area that spans 33 acres, there are three separate savannahs that are now home to more than 200 mammals and birds.

The resort lodge has 1,293 rooms. Each one features handcrafted furniture and art from Zimbabwe. Some rooms have butterfly mask designs on their headboard. Those who stay in the suite can’t help but notice the dome, hut like living room that has its own dining room, office, kitchen and porches that offer a great view of the savannah.

There is one standard room, concierge level rooms as well as one and two bedroom suites. Some rooms can hold 4 people while others can have as many as eight. Depending on the size of the room you get, you may be sleeping on a bunk, queen or king size bed.

Just before sunset three nights a week, guests are invited to hop aboard a pop top vehicle to see what a typical North African safari is like. Some of the animals you could see throughout the trip include the African spoonbills, the bongo, the greater kudu, the zebra, the wildebeest, the spiral-horned antelope impala, and the pink-back pelicans.

But you don’t have to take a ride to see these animals because some of them will roam near your balcony.

Aside from the animals, the food served at this resort is very unique. You can go to Jiko-the cooking place which is considered to be fine dining and enjoy some of South Africa’s dishes. Each dish served is paired with some of South Africa’s best wines together with sweet desserts. You can also go to Boma: Flavors of Africa that is buffet style, Mara a food court and Victoria Falls which is a lounge.

Other things you can do here are take a dip in the pool that has a 67 foot water slide, enjoy an in room massage and even a facial. There is a play area for children and nightly campfire storytelling given by the cast members.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is 5 miles away from Orlando International Airport. Nightly rates at this place start at $225 per night.

More people are going on cruises. If you think that this is just for couples, think again because Disney World cruises promises to make this a fun filled vacation for the entire family.

Disney world cruises set sail to the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexico. Since these destinations are quite close to the mainland, most of these last for just a few days.

Most packages last 8 days and 7 nights with the first 3 days at the amusement park before you get to board the ship. Those who want to stay longer can go on either the Mediterranean or transatlantic adventures as well.

Unlike other cruises liners, Disney World is quite new in the business and they only have 2 vessels. These are namely the Wonder and the Magic. Both of these have similar features and amenities on board that can hold 2400 guests each. There are plans to add two more ships to the fleet that can hold about 4,000 passengers by 2011 or 2012.

Each night on board one of these ships promise to be different because guests will experience a rotational dining system. This means you will get to eat in one of three dining rooms nightly while most only offer this in one large room.

Meals are included in the package so the only thing you have to spend money for will be drinks. You can avoid this by bringing some on board for the entire trip.

Despite the large number of passengers, you will notice that the state rooms and suites are not cramp making it possible to hold 5 passengers.

There are many things to do on board and to help you out, they have counselors that plan games and other activities. For those who want to spend some time away from the kids, you can ask the crew to assign someone to babysit.

Given the popularity of Disney World cruises, customers are advised to book their trip at least 6 months in advance. On the day of your departure, make sure you are there at least 2 hours before they make it a point to leave on time. If you miss your boat, they will try to make arrangements for you to meet up at the port where the ship will be docking. Should there be weather problems, the trip will be rescheduled at a later date.

One thing you should keep in mind when you go for a Disney World cruise or any other is to bring your passport. You are leaving US territory and you have to show this to the customs agent when you make a port call.