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Dakota Gardner

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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:

6 Things a Trip to Walt Disney World Will Ruin for You Forever

The hardest thing to overcome about a Disney vacation is this one basic fact: It will ruin your daily life for you. There are things in your life you’ll never be able to look at the same way again after a trip to Disney. You’ll enjoy them, sure, but you’ll never be able to experience them without a nagging reminder that Disney’s versions blow them away.

Technology is Creating REAL Magic in Today's World. Why is Disney So Far Behind?

Disney has long been an innovator in the technology space, creating things like FastPass, MagicBands, the monorail, and even audio-animatronics all to enhance the guest experience. But, even as they’ve demonstrated their ability to innovate time and time again, there are still some prevailing tech trends that they’ve somehow ignored or underplayed.

Disney’s Biggest Technological Innovations We’d Love to See Elsewhere

Recently, a viral video on Twitter shocked the world when it showed robot stunt performers pulling off death-defying feats of acrobatic amazement. Perhaps even more shocking to some was the fact that the Walt Disney Company was the technological brainpower behind those stunning innovations. But if you’ve been paying close attention, that revelation likely didn’t shock you at all.

If you can do this Ultimate Disney Parks Challenge, you’re officially the biggest Disney fan on earth

If you’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland so many times, you’ve lost count, it can be tempting to add some spice to your next vacation. For some, that can mean staying at a new resort. For others, that can mean splurging on a fireworks cruise or a backstage tour. But for a select few, the method by which they choose to heighten their next vacation is a challenge. A literal challenge.

The 6 Types of Disney Parks Superfans

If you’re reading these words, you’re probably a superfan — but not all superfans are created equal. There are different types of Disney Parks superfans, all of whom are drawn to these magical worlds for different reasons. Today, we’ll break down all those different types — and hopefully, you’ll find one you can slot into.

5 Hidden Paths Almost No One Takes at Walt Disney World Resort

Everyone visits the resorts. Everyone rides the rides. You’ll no doubt find the time for that. But, if you want to make your trip unique, and if you want to see a side of Walt Disney World that many will pass by, you have to get off the buses and out of the parks. In fact, some of the best parts of Walt Disney World are best experienced by boat or by bike.

The 7 BEST Parts of a Walt Disney World Vacation No One EVER Mentions

We all know that Walt Disney World is a place full of incredible and unique experiences. If you’re going for the first time, you’re no doubt looking forward to conquering Space Mountain, navigating the Jungle Cruise, exploring World Showcase, or flying high above Pandora. But while those are the moments that grab all the attention, a Disney vacation is so much more than that. In fact, the best parts of a trip to the Vacation Kingdom are so often much smaller than that — not as grandiose, but no less vivid.

The Ultimate Disney Dining Recommendation for EVERY Type of Eater

In the last 15-20 years, Walt Disney World has become just as much a culinary destination as it is a vacation kingdom. And wisely so! As American food culture has matured, and as we’ve all grown more appreciative of the things we choose to consume, Disney has followed the trend and put together a world class collection of restaurants.

Why Disney (and Universal) Can’t Only Build E-Ticket Attractions

Picture yourself sitting down to enjoy the greatest meal of your life. You most likely didn’t picture yourself ordering a steak for an appetizer, a steak for an entree, and a steak for dessert, right?

Why the Next Decade of Disney Could Be Its Best

It may sound as though its content would be as cold and boring as a freshman economics class, but the Walt Disney Company’s 1990 employee annual report contained within it an idea that changed the face of entertainment forever. It announced The Disney Decade. So, are we really doing this again?

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