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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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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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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The Disney magic was different on my last trip, but my family still had a great time

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The author's children hug Mickey Mouse while dining at a character dinner.
A lot has changed at Disney World since I was a kid, but seeing my own kids enjoy the magic brought me so much joy.

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How to get a job at Disney World in 2025, according to a recruiter who's worked at the parks for 27 years

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Disney characters
Those who long to work at Disney World should craft a cohesive personal story, a recruiter said.

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I've stayed at over 50 hotels in Orlando. Here are the 10 I swear by and will always revisit.

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Author Carly Caramanna sipping cocktail at Four Seasons
Four seasons

Carly Caramanna

How to save money at Disney and cut costs while maximizing your vacation

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Disney visitors can save money by cutting down on preventable costs, like in-park meals.

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