As a Cast Member, you learn all the ins and outs of being a part of the magic. While these habits are a strict requirement when you’re working in the parks, many become life-long habits that you can’t seem to shake, even after you’ve left.

Spending the holidays at a Disney park is one of the greatest opportunities for a theme park tourist. And who would understand the best strategies for such a visit more than the Disney Vacation Club experts who participate in our roundtable discussions?

Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion is filled with chilling characters, but 11 in particular have a special distinction.

Do you remember the good ole days when a family could afford to go to a Disney theme park without worrying about the cost?

Disney is known for details, and nearly all of them tell a story. Pay attention to the minor elements around the parks and see if you can piece together what they tell you.

We all know about the amazing options like Jiko, California Grill, Le Cellier, and Narcoossee's. We even know about the under-the-radar spots like Olivia's, Kona Cafe, and the brand new Tiffin's. Is there any stone left unturned in the Walt Disney World food scene?

Chat with some of the Cast Members around during your visit and you’ll likely spot many of these predictable personalities populating the parks.

Let’s see how the other half lives…

Not all cups are created equal!

It’s not at all uncommon to find a popular attraction at Walt Disney World suddenly closed when you’re ready to queue up for the fun.

Frozen Ever After is a bold new usage of the same space at the Norway Pavilion. It’s also considered the first step toward reimagining the entire World Showcase for the 21st century.

While having souvenirs and memories is nice, it's not quite equivalent to the same sensory overload that happens when you're standing in Orlando. Nevertheless, there are ways of bringing some of those sensations home with you – including the two that are the most linked to memory: smell and taste.