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POSTED Mon, 11/10/2014 - 16:02 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Agreement between Disney Parks and Mylan Inc to Provide EpiPen Access in Theme Parks

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Mylan Inc, the maker of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr, recently signed a multi-year agreement that will provide guests with access to EpiPes in Disney's domestic theme parks and on Disney Cruise Line ships.

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POSTED Wed, 10/03/2018 - 15:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Unique Things To Pack For Your Next Disney Vacation

The community here at Walt Disney World from Grown-ups has decades of Disney travel amongst them. The last time we all had a conversation about packing I took the opportunity to jot down the group's best tips. The following packing list contains the more unique items that these veteran travelers are packing to make their trips go smoothly.

POSTED Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tips To Prepare For Walking Walt Disney World

The average guest walks 8-10 miles a day in the heat and sun during a Walt Disney World vacation. That's a lot of miles, and it can be especially hard for people who don't include fitness routines into their daily lives. Not being prepared for the Walt Disney World mileage can put a serious damper of the fun of both kids and adults. This article is all about preparing to go the Disney distance, and make walking Walt Disney World a little easier on everyone in your travel party.

POSTED Fri, 02/23/2018 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Last Minute Things To Tuck In Your Suitcase Before You Leave

Ask any of my friends, I am a notorious packing planner. What I (and my family) will wear goes into my travel spreadsheet. I have a packing routine that starts at least 30 days before we leave, with staging and organizing before items go into the bags. Yet - as much as I plan, I'm always running in the last few days before my trip to pick up those last few things to pop into the suitcase. Here are five last minute things to tuck in your suitcase before you leave.

POSTED Wed, 09/28/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Great Places To Take A Break While Touring Food & Wine Festival

The joys of Epcot on a Festival day are plenty, but the truth of Florida in September and early October means that folks can start to feel a little more spent than expected. With rich foods, lots of booze, high heat, humidity, long lines, and little shade - it's not uncommon to hear of guests that feel ill in the middle of the day. It's OK though, with a little pre-planning you can tour the festival like a pro.

POSTED Tue, 07/05/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Inside A Disney Day Bag - The Minimalist

After raising my children and having decades of lugging all the "stuff" around Disney Parks, I'm looking forward to traveling a bit lighter from here on out.

POSTED Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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10 Tips for Surviving July 4th at Walt Disney World

Something that Disney fans know and all Walt Disney World Guests can count year after year is that the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is an experience to be reckoned with. It will be hot, it will be humid, and the Park will become so crowded that it reaches capacity and will go through different phases of closures. But what does that mean for travelers that have vacations falling around this dates, and how can they ensure a fun and happy vacation amongst the masses?

POSTED Wed, 09/09/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Packing Your Toiletries Bag For A Healthy Vacation

September is preparedness month, so we're resharing some of our best articles for staying safe and healthy during a Walt Disney World vacation. Taking just a little time to get prepared before you leave can make a world of difference in how you feel if things go, well, south.

POSTED Tue, 06/30/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Theme Park Survival Tips For A 4th of July at Walt Disney World

With Independence Day almost upon us, Disney fans are making plans to head to the Parks to celebrate the holiday. While this isn't quite as crowded as Christmas or New Year's Eve, Guests should be prepared for some of the largest crowds of the year. Here are a few survival tips for enjoying your Disney 4th of July.

POSTED Wed, 02/18/2015 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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6 Great Gadgets To Buy Before Your Next Disney Vacation

Are you always on the look out for bits of gear designed to make your Walt Disney World vacations a little easier? Well Walt Disney World for Grown-ups has got the gadgets and gear that will help you pack your bags, protect your gear, and organize your day like never before. Check out this list of 6 Great Gadgets To Buy Before Your Next Disney Vacation. It includes some of my very favorite gizmos, whozits, and whatnots for packing my bags!

POSTED Fri, 02/13/2015 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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22 Top Tips For Touring The Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom today is just one small part of a Walt Disney World vacation, but this icon of the Vacation Kingdom is what most people think of when you say that you're "going to Disney World." It's big, it's beautiful, and it's a world of fantasy and adventure that has become a right of passage for millions of Guests. However, it can also be a crazy hectic world of bustling tourists all trying to pack the most fun they can into their day.