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Dakota has been visiting Walt Disney World since before he can even remember. His favorite things are Space Mountain, Disney's BoardWalk Resort, and those massive Mickey-shaped cookies dipped in chocolate. When he's not waiting in line at Ample Hills Creamery, he lives in New York where he works professionally as an editor for a sports website.
Articles by Dakota Gardner:
5 Rides Worth Protesting For if Disney Ever Tries to Remove Them
Sometimes, there are attractions that fans grow attached to, and which rise above their lot in Disney life to become something much greater. These cult hits often aren’t headliners like Space Mountain or Spaceship Earth, but rather, tell smaller-scale stories via C-ticket mechanisms. These are the rides that probably don’t sell many tickets to Walt Disney World, but do keep guests happy once they’re there.
6 Hidden Gems You Can't Miss on the Magic Kingdom's Monorail Line
A day spend exploring the monorail resorts is never a day wasted, and while the monorail bar crawl is one notable way to see these beautiful hotels, there are other must-do stops along the way. Here are six of the most essential stops and must-dos at the Walt Disney World monorail resorts.
This Year Will Kick Off a New Golden Age for Disney Parks. Here's Why We're Excited
There’s an energy in Walt Disney World that hasn’t been felt since the park was the focus of a decade-long reimagination that saw the opening of over a dozen hotels and two theme parks. It’s unmistakable — a trip to the property now brings with it that same sense of awe and excitement longtime Disney fans will recognize from the park’s heyday of the 1990s.
These 5 Projects Will Change Walt Disney World Forever
Right now, Disney is building a handful of new constructions that will, quite literally, make Walt Disney World look dramatically different. Here are a few.
Why Disney's Hollywood Studios Didn't Need Star Wars
Yes, Disney’s Hollywood Studios needed some revitalization and, yes, Star Wars needed to come to Walt Disney World in a big way. However, Disney’s Hollywood Studios didn’t need that Star Wars expansion to truly launch itself into the theme park stratosphere.
Here's How You Do ALL FOUR Walt Disney World Parks in ONE Day (Without Losing Your Mind!)
I was able to get a one-day park hopper, so I figured I’d set a challenge for myself. What if I could visit all four parks in one day? What if I tried to experience all of the headlining attractions that I could? Would that be possible? Would that even be fun?
The 9 Most Zen Places at Walt Disney World
There isn’t some kind of intrinsic stress-inducing quality to Walt Disney World. In fact, it can be one of the most relaxing places in the world if you have the time and space to unwind.
3 Big Ways Pandora: The World of Avatar Was Just a Test for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuting this year, it’s worth it to take a look back. You see, when you look at Pandora and compare it to what we know about Galaxy’s Edge, it’s hard to miss the fact that Disney used the Avatar land as practice for building its Star Wars land.
Every World Showcase Pavilion, Ranked
While all of the World Showcase’s pavilions are excellent, some are more excellent then others. Let’s rank every World Showcase pavilion — taking into account how well-designed they are, how well they capture the nation’s spirit, and how fun they are to explore (and dine within).
4 Reasons Disney Springs is Now the Coolest Place at Walt Disney World
Two decades after Downtown Disney came into being, that same nightlife district has been completely reimagined as Disney Springs — and, in doing so, Disney has created one of the coolest spots on Walt Disney World property. Here’s why Disney Springs can’t be missed.