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Author: T.J. Van Fechtmann

Drinking Resorts Walt Disney World (FL) 

Wilderness Lodge Review and Construction Update

July 20, 2016October 6, 2022 T.J. Van Fechtmann 7 Comments Boulder Ridge Villas, construction, Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, DVC Villas, Roaring Fork, Territory Lounge, Trout Pass Pool Bar

Wilderness Lodge is one of my favorite resorts in all of Walt Disney World. As a deluxe resort, though, I admittedly

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Walt Disney World (FL) 

The 10 Walt Disney World Commandments

October 23, 2015August 2, 2022 T.J. Van Fechtmann 30 Comments

As a Disney fan, I feel like it’s my duty to share with you an immense discovery that I just

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Attractions Disneyland (CA) In the Parks Star Wars Walt Disney World (FL) 

2015 Disney D23 Expo Predictions

August 12, 2015May 12, 2023 T.J. Van Fechtmann 6 Comments Animal Kingdom, D23 Expo, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, Marvel, Observations, Pixar, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Streets of America

This week marks the fourth ever D23 Expo, which is the exposition event for Disney D23 (the official fan club

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Attractions In the Parks Technology Walt Disney World (FL) 

Hollywood Studios Retrospective: Memories of Disney World’s Third Park

August 9, 2015September 12, 2022 T.J. Van Fechtmann 9 Comments Animation Academy, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Indiana Jones, Muppet Vision 3D, Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

It’s no surprise that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set for a major revamp. With the heavily rumored changes coming to

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Attractions In the Parks Walt Disney World (FL) 

The Best Queues in Walt Disney World

July 1, 2015September 16, 2022 T.J. Van Fechtmann 10 Comments Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, queues

I do not like waiting in lines. I’m an impatient person and I always have been. But I do love

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Attractions Dining Drinking In the Parks Walt Disney World (FL) 

Ultimate Water Park Showdown: Blizzard Beach vs. Typhoon Lagoon

April 14, 2015May 12, 2023 T.J. Van Fechtmann 10 Comments Blizzard Beach Water Park, kids, Orlando Water Parks, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning for a trip to one of the

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Dining In the Parks Walt Disney World (FL) 

Best Themed Restaurants at Disney World

February 23, 2015May 12, 2023 T.J. Van Fechtmann 13 Comments Animal Kingdom, Be Our Guest, blue bayou, Character Dining, Crystal Palace, EPCOT, Flame Tree Barbecue, Gran Fiesta Tour, imagineer, Imagineering, Magic Kingdom, Mexico Pavilion, Observations, Tusker House Restaurant, World Showcase

The level of detail that Disney Imagineers put into the theming of the parks is astonishing. If I can be

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Drinking In the Parks Walt Disney World (FL) 

Menu Monday: The Best World Showcase Pavilions for Drinking

February 9, 2015April 28, 2023 T.J. Van Fechtmann 28 Comments EPCOT, Germany Pavilion, Italy Pavilion, Menu Monday, Mexico Pavilion, Morocco, United Kingdom Pavilion, World Showcase

Whether you’re attempting to drink around the world or simply want to stop in at one of your favorite spots

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Money Matters Transportation Walt Disney World (FL) 

The Walt Disney World Road Trip: Tips, Tricks and What Not to Do

January 14, 2015October 8, 2022 T.J. Van Fechtmann 17 Comments Disney's Art of Animation Resort, EPCOT, Finding Nemo, Future World, Main Street USA, Saving Money, transportation

Recently, my family decided to make a last minute trip to Disney World the week of New Year’s. Before everyone

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Dining Drinking Walt Disney World (FL) 

Things to Do at Disney World outside the Parks

November 21, 2014September 12, 2022 T.J. Van Fechtmann 2 Comments Disney Water Parks, Downtown Disney District, Miniature Golf, Orlando Water Parks

It can be easy sometimes to forget just how much there is to do outside of Disney World’s four theme

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