I grew up living 2 miles from Disney World. Here are 8 things I wish tourists knew.

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I've spent a lot of my life living near Disney World, so I've learned some great tips for exploring the parks and the area around them.

Samantha Tetrault

Why Disney's parks business could boom this year despite the Iran war rocking the economy

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Disney's Josh D'Amaro and Bob Iger
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro (center left) recently took over for Bob Iger (center right).

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Meet Disney's new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, who shares Bob Iger's birthday and fashion sense

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Disney's Josh D'Amaro and Bob Iger.
Disney's future CEO, Josh D'Amaro, and current top executive, Bob Iger.

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I'm a former Disney World employee who still visits often. There are 5 things I always do at the parks in the spring.

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kayleigh posing in front of rainbow statues at epcot next to photo of hand holding a cup of frozen violet lemonade
I love visiting Disney World in the spring.

Kayleigh Price

I've visited Disney World and Disneyland dozens of times. For the full Disney experience, one park is way better.

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A picture with Mickey Mouse is a must.
Here I am with the myth, the boss man, the legend, Mickey Mouse, in Epcot.

Amanda Geffner

Disneyland admission was $1 on opening day in 1955. See how Disney park prices have skyrocketed since.

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Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
The author (not pictured) went with this wife to Disney World without their kids.

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Disney says it took a $110 million hit from its fight with YouTube TV

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Disney sports fans
Sports fans are caught in the middle of Disney and YouTube TV's contract dispute.

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I'm a travel planner who's visited Disney World over 50 times. Here are 10 vacation mistakes I always see people make.

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kari becker at disney resort wearing minnie ears
I go to the Disney parks all the time.

Kari Becker

8 things to pack for a Disney vacation and 3 to leave behind, from a travel planner who's visited the parks over 40 times

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kari posing in minnie ears on the balcony of the yacht club resort
I have to back my ears and Disney T-shirts for the parks.

Kari Becker

Why Disney superfans say higher park prices are good

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Disney World crowd
Disney fans will have to pay more to attend the parks on the busiest days of the year.

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