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7. Don’t Over Pack In order to get through the bag check line quickly, do not overstuff your bag or backpack.  The security personnel are very thorough and will search every nook and cranny of your bag with a flashlight.  Too many loose items will cause a delay in their search.  Snacks and water bottles should be placed in a ...

6. Strollers, Scooters, Wheelchairs Be sure to remove all items from wheelchairs, scooters, or strollers before approaching the security bag check area.  This includes any bags or other baby accessories. This will speed up the process and keep the lines moving.

A Walt Disney World vacation is a dream come true for so many of us, and we all want our Disney vacations to be magical, exciting, and carefree.  There are four fun-filled theme parks waiting for your arrival, and the closer you get to the park entrance, the more thrilling it becomes.  To offset any delays or minor setbacks to ...

10. Phone, phone charger Your smart phone is your lifeline to Disney Park apps, which can be used to make or change ride or attraction Fast Passes, and most phones today double as cameras, which will definitely leave more room in your bags. Put your phone in a zipper pocket which is easily accessed and secure in your bag.

9. ID, Other Paperwork Place your ID card and any other pertinent paperwork in a clear sealed plastic bag in a zippered pocket inside your bag or backpack.  If any member of your family or group loses their Magic Bands, a copy of your reservation confirmation and ID will help get a replacement quicker.  It’s also a good idea to ...

1.  The Hub around Cinderella’s Castle One of the most popular and most crowded parade watching sites is the circular hub around Cinderella’s Castle.  Here you not only get a great view of the parade, but if you get the right spot, you also get an excellent view of Cinderella’s Castle as the backdrop of all your photos.  The atmosphere ...

4.  Fire Station—Main Street The Festival of Fantasy Parade exits Main Street between the Fire Station and the Main Street Emporium shop, and if you find a spot to stand in this area, you will get a very up close view of the Performers and all the Disney characters and their beautiful floats.  This area of Main Street is less ...

3.  Main Street—Below the Train Station Just below the Train Station on Main Street there is an area that is fully shaded by the time the parade begins.  In the heat and humidity of summer months in Florida, this is an important consideration, especially for guests who are not used to this kind of heat.

2.  Train Station 2nd Floor This is one of the absolute best viewing places for this parade, but to get a spot here, you need to arrive anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on crowd size.  The view is spectacular, and there are benches to rest on before the parade begins. There is also a completely shaded area. The ...

8.  At the Beginning/Frontierland A great place to watch this magnificent parade is in Frontierland, where it begins, near Splash Mountain.  Here you are not separated by a sidewalk, and guests are a bit closer to the performers and floats.  It’s also easier to make eye contact with the Disney characters on the floats.  What we have done previously is ...