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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:

5 Bucket List Meals at Walt Disney World

Yes, there is some amazing food to be had on the Walt Disney World property, but there are a handful of dining experiences that everyone should try once in their life — as much for the ambiance as the flavors.

The 7 Most Iconic Photo Spots at Walt Disney World

Sure, everyone takes a picture of Cinderella’s Castle or the Main Street Train station — and some might even pull over to get a shot of the Walt Disney World entrance gate. But while those are certainly popular shots, they aren’t the photos that have become iconic images of Walt Disney World.

5 attractions most likely to be up next on the Universal chopping block

When thinking about what’s next for Universal, we must also ask ourselves what might go away to make room for the big changes? What follows is an attempt to answer that question.

5 Bad Behaviors of the Disney Superfan

Yes, we love Disney, but sometimes that love can get in the way of others’ enjoyment of the park. Sometimes, we love it so much that we do some things that really should be frowned upon.

5 Endangered Disney Attractions That Might Not Be Around Much Longer

When imagining what the Walt Disney World of the future might look like, we must also ask ourselves this important question: Which attractions are likely to be the next ones to go?

7 Hidden Gems Outside Walt Disney World You NEED to Visit

Here are seven suggestions for incredible day trips off Disney property that should give you a unique vacation experience on par with that of any other location on planet earth. And, with such great diversity of options, there should be something for every kind of traveler.

Disney’s Newest Hotels Could Be a Sign of Bad Things to Come

We’ve seen Disney announce several new lodging options for Walt Disney World, but what they’ve had in common has been far more concerning that what makes each one unique. Let’s take a look at why Disney’s newest hotels, like Disney’s Riviera Resort and Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge, are canaries in the coal mine of what’s to come.

Our Ultimate Walt Disney World Wish List for 2019

Though kids might ask Santa Claus for a new toy or a drip to the Vacation Kingdom, there are some of us who ask for something even bigger: a good year for the Disney Parks, specifically our beloved Walt Disney World.

The 4 Most Amazingly Cheesy Walt Disney World Moments We Can't Stop Obsessing Over

Disney often tries to tug on our heart strings or manipulate us emotionally with its rides and shows. But what’s strangest of all is just how effective that kind of storytelling can be.

4 Crucial Ways The Disney Parks Experience Has Changed Forever

Over the last 15 years, Walt Disney World has changed pretty dramatically. And yet, those changes haven’t only been seen within the parks. The entire resort is vastly different from what it was just after the turn of the millennium, when the optimism of the Disney Decade faded away and was replaced by careful iteration.

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