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8. Arrive Early Our first tip is to arrive early. This might sound crazy considering you’re on vacation, but trust us when we say it’s well worth doing. Arriving before the park opens and being present for the rope drop ceremony gives you the opportunity to be among the first people in line for the most popular attractions. Obviously, this ...

7. Head Left Generally, people tend to head right after entering a given amusement park. It’s an interesting piece of psychology. Instead of following the crowds, head left and catch the attractions on that side of the park while it’s still fairly empty. By doing this, you will put yourself on a different path than the majority, meaning your queue ...

6. Use FastPass Perhaps the best thing you can do on a very crowded day is make good use of FastPass. Begin by making your FastPass selections as soon as you are able, making sure to choose rides that tend to have long lines, and scheduling your passes for late morning. Hop on any popular rides that you couldn’t FastPass ...

5. Eat While You Wait When it’s especially crowded, you’re going to find yourself waiting for shows and rides more often than you might like. Instead of standing around doing nothing during these times, use some of your wait as an opportunity to eat meals. This will kill two birds with one stone and buy you some extra time later ...

4. Hop on a Coaster Of course, thrill seekers will also want to experience some of Disney’s more thrilling attractions. Fortunately, there are many coasters to choose from, as well as an awesome log flume ride. The lines for these rides do tend to be long, so be sure to grab FastPasses for them. Here are some of our favorites: ...

3. See a Stage Show Entertainment is what Disney does best. Therefore, as you can imagine, their stage shows are simply spectacular. While you probably won’t be able to cram all of the stage shows into a short trip, you can certainly make a point of seeing at least one. The best stage shows on property are: ●      Finding Nemo ...

2. Meet Mickey Mouse True Disney fans know that meeting the Mouse himself is a must. Fortunately, Mickey can be found in any of the four theme parks. That said, we recommend meeting him at Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom. Be sure to get photos and take an autograph book!

1. Greet a Princess Meeting Mickey is great, but seeing a princess in person is a completely different yet just as wonderful option. Princesses chat with guests while signing autographs, answering questions, and posing for pictures. This is an experience you need to have at least once on your trip. Hopefully this list helps you make your super short trip ...

Generally speaking, the best advice for going to Disney World is to spend as much time there as possible. That said, sometimes spending several days at Disney isn’t an option. Whether your shorter visit is due to a tight budget or a limited amount of time in the area, you’ll want to make sure to make the best of the ...

10. Have a Character or Themed Meal Disney World is filled with amazing restaurants. The coolest of these are the character meals and the themed eateries. Be sure to make at least one novelty dining reservation. While it might seem silly to spend precious time eating, the experience these eateries offer is out of this world, and something that really ...