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3. MISTAKE: You’ve hit 7 items on your Disney bucket list today, but you’ve had no water. And it’s 94 degrees outside, with a heat index of almost 100. An hour ago, you were sweating, but you aren’t now. That’s weird. And you’ve got a bit of a headache. Come to think of it, you’re feeling a little dizzy too. ...

If you love visiting the parks at Walt Disney World in Florida as much as I do, you probably can’t fathom a wrong way to experience the parks. Neither can I. The only mistake you could make when it comes to vacationing at the Disney World Resort is not vacationing at the Disney World Resort—denying yourself the most magical vacation ...

8. MISTAKE: You waited until yesterday to make FastPass+ selections. And all the available FastPass+ times have been booked. And you’re in the parks today—without FastPasses. Plus, it’s the middle of June. And there are a kazillion people at Magic Kingdom. Virtually every stand-by queue has a wait time of 65 minutes and longer. Except Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland, ...

7. MISTAKE: You promised your daughters lunch with Cinderella in the Castle but forgot to call. What a disaster! You were so excited about sharing Disney World with your kids, and you couldn’t wait to watch them experience dining in Cinderella Castle at Cinderella’s Royal Table restaurant. They’ve been looking forward to it. And today, you walked through the gates ...

2. Eat the Kitchen Sink together! Head to the Plaza Ice Cream Shop at the end of Main Street at Magic Kingdom and order Mickey’s Kitchen Sink! Mountains of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream are topped with chocolate chips, hot fudge and more and served in a plastic bowl designed to look like a sink, but with Mickey’s trademark ...

1. Plan for your next trip. If you spent your time in the parks with extended family, be sure to talk about your next trip before everyone goes their separate ways. When will you be back? What did you enjoy most about your trip? Start planning your next family excursion now to the most magical place on earth!

6. Experience the World Showcase. Take the whole family on a tour of the world without ever leaving Florida! Visit the 11 pavilions on the World Showcase at EPCOT, each one celebrating the culture and cuisine of a different country. See the exhibits, sample different foods, take in some live entertainment and immerse yourselves in the traditions and history of ...

5. Experience your dark side. Head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and take in all things Star Wars. See live entertainment, meet Star Wars characters and even make a lightsaber!

4. Stay for the “Kiss Goodnight” at Magic Kingdom. Stay late one night at Magic Kingdom and experience the “Kiss Goodnight.” It takes place after Magic Kingdom has closed. “When You Wish Upon a Star” plays on speakers in the park, and Cinderella Castle seems to say “Goodnight” to all of Magic Kingdom’s Guests. It’s a sweet experience to share ...

3. See Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This amazing nighttime spectacular takes place at Hollywood Studios and makes use of pyrotechnics, projections, water and live entertainers. Will Mickey wake up from his nightmare before it’s too late? You and your family can find out at this amazing show. You’ll even see characters you cannot see otherwise in any of the ...