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There are a million ways to do Disney. But whether you experience the most magical place on Earth the right way or the wrong way depends on how prepared you are for your trip. Without proper planning, you could make costly mistakes, turning an already pricey vacation downright unaffordable. Of course, Mickey hats and other Disney paraphernalia will be vastly inflated on site and not worth the expense. But other lesser known mistakes are made all the time — some without knowledge you’re even committing one. Here are 10 of the costliest Disney mistakes, ranked from minor to catastrophic. 10. Assuming your child is privy to child prices Price of your mistake:  $6 per day per child, plus food Although Disney brings out the kid in all of us, guidelines for whom it considers a true child are relatively strict. Those who are 10 and over must pay adult level admission prices, as well as adult menu food prices — even if your 12-year-old only craves Mickey waffles a...

If you spent a lot of time on the Internet as a teen, you’ve taken approximately a bajillion personality tests. At least one was probably the hugely popular  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator , which sorts people into 16 different groups with 4-letter names. The test, based off of Jungian psychiatry and developed by mother-daughter author duo Katharine Cooks Briggs and Isabelle Myers Briggs in 1962, is supposed to tell you if you are introverted or extraverted, intuitive or sensing, thinking or feeling and perceptive or judgmental. Each combination–INFJ or ESTP, for example–is representative of different characteristics, behaviors and preferences. The types can then be divided into four groups: artisans, guardians, idealists and rationalists. Career Assessment Site , maintained by Jonathan Bollag, recently published an in-depth infographic that shows exactly how much money different personality types will likely make in their lives. Unsurprisingly it...

It was no secret when Jed married Kara, the two were very different people. In fact, some called them opposites. Jed was an extremely extroverted singer who loved performing on stage, and Kara was an introverted freelance writer. Many of their opposing traits complemented the other—with his strengths and her strengths working together, it seemed like life was full of possibilities. But sometimes, Jed had a hard time understanding Kara, and vice-versa. When Kara was upset or frustrated, she would find a quiet place to be alone, but Jed would keep trying to join her. He simply wanted to cheer her up, but he didn’t realize that the best way for Kara to get over her frustration was to be on her own for a little while. On the other hand, Jed constantly tried to get Kara to go out with him—pretty much anywhere. The theatre, to a friend’s house, or to mini golf. He thrived on being around other people, so when Kara kept declining, he just couldn’t understand why she would...

ORLANDO — There was magic in the air again Tuesday in storm-squeezed central Florida. Walt Disney World, the mega-entertainment complex and cherished theme park billed as "the most magical place on Earth," reopened its doors in Lake Buena Vista —  two days after Hurricane Irma began its historic assault on the state.    Read Disney Revealed a new theme Park The Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center were running their normal business hours. Also up and running: Disney's Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs. The complex's water parks remained shut, but Disney said it hoped to reopen later this week. On Tuesday, Disney lovers were eager to ride the dizzying Tea Cups, travel under the sea with The Little Mermaid and brave Thunder Mountain. At Space Mountain, one of the park's most popular rides, guests only waited 10 minutes. Usually, the wait is around an hour. Paola Pedroso, 28, traveled from Brazil to ...

All of your friends probably serve different roles in your life. One might push you toward your goals, another might be your shoulder to cry on, and still another might be your partner-in-crime when it comes to practical jokes and general shenanigans. You’re probably able to list all your tightest friends’ best qualities... but do you know your own? While you can probably see others more clearly than you can see yourself, it’s still important to remember your strengths and realize what an awesome asset you are to the people who love you most. While you’ve undoubtedly got tons of positive attributes, your Myers-Briggs personality type can actually hint at the unique way you enhance your friends’ lives. (If you don’t know your four-letter type, check out this  abbreviated guide  to find out more, and of course, you can also take the  official full Myers-Briggs test here .) Here’s why everyone wants you in their squad. INFP: You comfort. You’ve pro...

Disney World  in Florida is set to re-open despite suffering some damage from  Hurricane Irma .  A spokesperson for the theme park said that they "are beginning an initial assessment of our property...While we experienced high winds and rain, we maintained power throughout the storm." All the magic of Harry Potter and fairy godmothers could not keep trees from being knocked down in the Animal Kingdom and flooding at the Grand Floridian Resort and Epcot Park, but Disney World does not expect significant damage.  There were reports of electrical transformers exploding, but all operations are back up and running according to park officials.  The park and attached resorts take up approximately 25,000 acres of land southwest of Orlando, Florida, which was under curfew until early evening on 11 September.  Irma has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, prompting park authorities to reopen the Animal Kingdom, Ma...

We all approach work a little differently. Some of us are motivated to climb the corporate ladder, and others are comfortable living paycheck to paycheck. Some of us choose jobs that fuel our passions, and others chase careers that pay the bills. But regardless of our motivation for choosing a given job, there’s no guarantee we get to keep the roles we secure. Not everyone gets fired in their lifetime. But just like no two people are exactly alike, neither are the conditions for letting any two people go. Here’s one possible reason why each Myers-Briggs personality type might find themselves dismissed from their professional positions—no matter how committed they were to making it work. ESFP : They implemented a daily social lunch hour. Then a Friday evening happy hour. Then a bi-monthly themed staff party. By the end of their first year, the office was getting along so well that everyone had forgotten they were meant to be at work. ISFP : Someone blamed them for...