How the 2 of us spent $1,600 on a 48-hour trip to Disney World — and what we'd do differently next time

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Author Jodryn Bradley and her partner smiling in front of Epcot ball
Our trip to Disney World wasn't particularly cheap, but it was one of the more affordable ones we've been on.

Jordyn Bradley

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

Meet Disney's next 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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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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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

It's become impossible to visit Disney without a smartphone. I'm not nearly as sad about it as I thought I'd be.

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Family on ride giving thumbs up
On my family's recent visit to Disney, we used our phones more than I expected.

Chris Mott

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

I visited the 'Disney World' of truck stops for the sightseeing and food, but discovered a newfound respect for truckers

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World's largest truck stop
Iowa 80, in Walcott, Iowa is known as the world's largest truck stop.

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My stay at a luxury villa in Orlando was a wildly good value. I had a private pool and easy access to Disney World.

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Author Simone Paget wearing sunglasses, standing in front of villa entrance
I felt I got more bang for my buck staying at a Villatel Orlando Resort villa than if I'd stayed at a basic hotel.

Simone Paget

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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