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  Are you planning a trip with your little ones to visit Mickey? Here are some ways to spice up the magic: Tip #1 - Meals with a Disney flavor Build up the excitement by cooking creative meals that have a Disney flavor for your kids. For example, you can buy uncooked pasta in the shape of Mickey Mouse and whip up a delicious and healthy meal for your princes and princesses with that. "The Gourmet Pantry" in DTD carries it. You can call them at 407-828-3886 to order. Tip #2 - Avoid the crowd Crowds are annoying especially when you have kids with you, so it is wise to go when schools are in session. Tip #3 - Hands-free Considering bringing along the Playtex Hip Hammock if you are traveling with an infant/toddler. If your child is between 15 to 35 pounds, the hammock works perfectly. It keeps you hands-free while waiting for the bus, standing in line, tending to your older kids and browsing in shops. You can also take your toddler on rides with the Hammock. This is handy. It wil...

  Where to stay when you are in the World can be tricky as there are almost 20 hotels that make up the Walt Disney World Resort Hotel collection, not to mention the array of accommodation out-of-the-World (i.e., off-property). In this article, I’ll show you a sample of each type of accommodation on-property. On-site properties are categorized as Deluxe, Moderate and Value Disney Resorts. The price range for each category is as follows: Deluxe Resorts $205 to $780 Moderate Resorts Rates $139 to $215 Value Resorts Rates $79 to $137 Deluxe Resorts Needless to say, hotels in the Deluxe category are for those with deep pockets who want to experience the ultimate in Disney luxury and style. The hotels in this category include the Animal Kingdom Lodge, BoardWalk Inn, Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club and Beach Club, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Deluxe resorts offer: - elaborately themed pools with waterslides, - world class restaurants,...