A visit to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando Florida can be a wonderful vacation for many families. With millions of visitors each year, the Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.

When planning your vacation to Orlando, there are certain things to consider when choosing the best time to visit the Magic Kingdom. If you are able to visit during the least crowded times (any time schools are in session) you will have a less stressful vacation. If you must travel during the summer months, during holiday breaks or other times when schools are out, you will need to take certain actions to improve your chances of having a fabulous trip. This includes allotting extra days for visiting the park, and being able to skip some attractions and focus on your “must sees”.

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The Polynesian at Walt Disney World is a deluxe class resort in the Magic Kingdom area. The Polynesian (or “Poly”, as frequent visitors refer to it), was one of the first resorts to be built at Disney World.

The close proximity to the Magic Kingdom makes it a very popular hotel choice for Walt Disney World guests. The Polynesian hosts a theme of the South Pacific islands, from the lush vegetation in the grand lobby to the intimate details found in the resort rooms. As you enter the main building in the Polynesian complex, you will be in the two-story lobby, also known as the Great Ceremonial House. In addition to the front desk area, here you will also find shops, restaurants, and a lounge.

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Almost every parent who has been to Walt Disney World has had a “magical day” go wrong and turn into a “meltdown day”. Maybe it was the hot sun of July or August, the snail like pace of the line on Dumbo, or one too many verses from “it’s a small world”, but the spot I’ve seen it happen most often is Fantasyland.

The trick to successfully going through Fantasyland, or any of Disney’s parks, is to have a plan, and to use fastpass to your advantage. On my most recent trip to Disney World I used this plan successfully on two days, over the Memorial Day weekend, so unless you go during Christmas or Easter you shouldn’t have a problem getting it to work for you.

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