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Every year during the Holiday season, there is a wonderful event that occurs at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. This special celebration is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and is held on select nights beginning in late November through the latter part of December. What better way to enjoy the spirit of the Holidays than at this most ...

7.  No Food or Drink in Line You cannot drink or eat anything while you are in line at a ride or attraction, even if you had just purchased it.  As a cast member, it is their job to prevent any guest from having any food or beverage while in line.  The reason for this is that any accidental spills or ...

8.  Safe-D “Safe-D begins with me” is Disney’s safety motto.  When a cast member says, “Get off that fence,” or “for your safety and safety of those around you”, please do not sit, step, or climb on the handrails”, please do what they say.  They are not being inconsiderate; they just don’t want you to slip backwards and hit your ...

9.  Ride or Attraction Lines Don’t be deceived by what looks like a short line, especially on the newer rides.  Read the Wait Time signs, which are updated regularly.  Disney has amazing interactive queue lines, but they can wind around for miles just beyond your line of sight.  **Big hint—visit the restroom before you get in line.**  

10.  Questions You May Not Want to Ask a Cast Member (your questions may end up on a Cast Member Blog with a title about goofy guest questions.  For instance, and these are actual questions that have been asked of cast members: What time is the 3 o’clock Parade? As fireworks are cracking and booming overhead—Is this the Fireworks Show? ...

3.  Holidays—School Holidays Seasonal holidays and school holidays, especially Christmas and Spring Breaks, are a crazy, crowded time to visit Walt Disney World.  All four theme parks and the two water parks are usually full, almost to capacity.  You can navigate these large crowds by taking advantage of your Fast Pass+ reservations.  Arrive at the Park of your choice early ...

4.  Courtesy Cast members are there to welcome and assist guests in any way they can, but it is not a part of their job description to discipline your unruly children, or rude adults.  You can report to a cast member if someone breaks in line ahead of you, or if you feel someone is drunk and being loud and ...

5.  Character Meet and Greets If your child has never met Disney characters, start with the small, cuddly ones, like Piglet, Pooh Bear, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, or Daisy.  Some of the bigger characters like Tigger, Goofy, Captain Hook, etc. might be a big scary to them.  It is hard on a Disney Character to deal with a small baby or ...

6.  Quick Tips If you have a stroller, tie a balloon to it so you can spot it from far away.  Don’t ask a human Disney character about current events or other questions that would cause them to break character, because they will not answer the question.   If you don’t like ice in your drink, mention it to the cashier when you ...

A Walt Disney World vacation is one of most exciting, family friendly vacation destinations in the world.  There are four separate parks, with thrill rides, colorful parades, spectacular fireworks displays, entertaining stage shows and attractions, Disney character Meet and Greets, exceptional dining choices, and a ton of shopping opportunities at the Parks and Disney Springs.  There are also two magnificent ...