
My name is Michael (yep, that’s me in the photo above) and thanks for visiting Countdown to Magic, a website aimed at helping you plan and enjoy your upcoming Disney trip the right way!
Planning for a Disney vacation can be a confusing and sometimes overwhelming experience, so I wanted to streamline the process. So here are some great places to get started:
Preparing Your Trip

- Best Disney Travel Agents
- What to Pack for Disney
- How to Stay Cool at Disney
- Driving to Disney World
- How to Avoid Long Lines
Selecting Your Disney Park

- Magic Kingdom vs Hollywood Studios
- Magic Kingdom vs Animal Kingdom
- Epcot vs Hollywood Studios
- Epcot vs Animal Kingdom
- How to Do Disney in One Day
- How to Do Disney in Two Days
Tips and Budgeting

Families at Disney

- Best Ages for Disney World
- Disney World for Adults Without Kids
- Toddlers at Disney
- Adults at Disney
- Families at Disney
Genie+ Strategy for Disney Parks

- Using Genie+ at Magic Kingdom
- Using Genie+ at Animal Kingdom
- Using Genie+ at Hollywood Studios
- Using Genie+ at Epcot
- Using Genie+ at Disneyland
- Is Genie+ Worth It?
- Best Disneyland Rides
- How to Do Disney Without Genie+
Restaurants at Disney

- Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants
- Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants
- Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants
- Best Epcot Restaurants
- Best Disneyland Restaurants
Resorts

- Disney Value Resorts vs Moderate Resorts
- Disney Resorts Ranked Best to Worst
- Best Disney Resorts for Honeymooners
- Best Disney Resorts at Christmas
- Best Disney Resorts for Kids
Baby Strollers and Scooters
Having Fun Outside the Parks
- Things to Do in Disney Springs
- Things to Do in Orlando (Besides Disney)
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