Magical Mal's Diary

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Your guide to the magic

Think of this as planning your trip with a friend who really loves Disney World. I've graded every ride, reviewed every resort and restaurant, shared what I actually wear to the parks, and built a planner that maps out your days in minutes. All you have to do is pack the ears.

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This Week at Disney World: September 20-26

Halloween party nights, Food & Wine in full swing, and that classic late September humidity. Here's what I'd plan around this week.

Happy Sunday! We are in my favorite stretch of the year at Disney World: Halloween decorations up, Food & Wine booths open, and crowds that are noticeably softer than summer. Here's what the week ahead looks like. πŸŽƒ

What's Happening in the Parks

Magic Kingdom is deep into Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season, which means select nights the park closes early to day guests. Check the calendar before you commit to a Magic Kingdom day this week. If you're not going to a party, I'd use party afternoons anyway: the park clears out noticeably after 4pm as non-party guests head out, and standby lines for Big Thunder Mountain and Haunted Mansion get very reasonable. If you are going to a party, get in at 4pm with your party ticket and start with characters, not rides.

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