| One of the most popular destinations for luxury | | | | nearby accommodations, as long as they are within |
| vacation travelers making a stop in the United States | | | | the same category. Plus, you get a number of perks |
| is Disney World. Deemed the happiest place on earth, | | | | by staying in the Disney Resort, such as extra morning |
| Disney World has become popular with travelers of all | | | | and evening magic hours at selected parks, |
| ages. Unfortunately, many people fear the Disney | | | | guaranteed admission to the park, quick access to the |
| World experience after hearing horror stories about | | | | parks via motor coach, monorail, or water taxis, special |
| long lines, incredible heat and humidity, and packed | | | | Disney events, free shuttle from airport, Disney trained |
| hotels. But you can get the most out of your Disney | | | | "Cast Members" available to answer your questions |
| World vacation by doing your best to beat the crowds | | | | about the park. Also, don't over spend on tickets. If you |
| and by spending your money wisely. Beating the | | | | are going to the resorts for seven nights, you will |
| Crowds As one of the most popular places to visit, | | | | probably not need a seven day pass because you |
| Disney World is often crowded. With an average park | | | | won't get to the parks until the second day. Don't |
| occupancy rate of 75%, travelers on a luxury travel | | | | waste your money on the no expiration date option. |
| vacation will be hard pressed to find something without | | | | As for overpriced Disney merchandise, you can find |
| a wait or line. The first thing you can do is avoid going | | | | amazing deals at the local outlets, at the nearby outlet |
| at high season. High season is any time children will be | | | | mall, or at the local Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart. These |
| out of school, meaning summer, winter breaks, | | | | simple tips can really make all the difference on a |
| Thanksgiving, and Easter/spring break. The lowest | | | | Disney World luxury travel vacation. Beat the crowds |
| attendance can be found in January after New Year's. | | | | as best you can, but understand that even if you |
| Also, try and arrive on a Thursday. Most travelers will | | | | succeed, Disney World's version of "low attendance" is |
| arrive Friday and Saturday, and almost no one goes | | | | about 40% capacity. A Disney World vacation can be |
| into the parks the first day. That means Thursday | | | | costly, the trick is to get more bang for your buck. So, |
| arrivals can spend all day Friday and Saturday in the | | | | if Disney World is where you're headed, get the most |
| parks while everyone else is arriving or leaving. | | | | out of your time and money! Learn more about AMT |
| Spending Your Money Wisely The first question posed | | | | American Express Travel at |
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