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2. The Resort is Enormous If you haven’t already heard, (you might want to swiftly take a seat before reading on) Disney World Resort is twice the size of Manhattan. But luckily for you, the My Disney Experience app includes a GPS-enabled interactive map. And with six parks and so much more to explore, you’re going to need it. Even ...

1. You’re Going to Take Lots of Pictures You might consider it something you don’t need to be prepared for, but the reality is that you’ll spend a lot of time snapping pictures. And as capturing special moments is incredibly important, so is having a back-up. But instead of relying solely on your phone camera, make use of the PhotoPass ...

5. It’s Easy to Miss Out on Things Don’t hesitate to put together an itinerary before your trip. When you’re overwhelmed with all the chaos of the parks it’s all too easy to forget certain things – even if it’s something you’ve been wanting to do for a long time. So adding a little bit of structure to your adventure ...

4. You’ll Need to Make Some Reservations It goes without saying that you’ll need to make advanced bookings for certain experiences. Take super-popular attraction Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire in Disney Springs, for example. There’s just no use in waiting until you’re there only to find out it’s fully booked. To avoid getting angry and being tempted by the ...

3. It’s Pretty Eventful From stage shows to major outdoor events like the parades, and wait times for character greetings and attractions, there’s so much going on at Disney World Resort. This is yet another reason to download the My Disney Experience app. With it you’ll be able to keep up-to-date with everything and plan your days accordingly. It’s the ...

8. Eating Can Be a Challenge When it’s super-busy at Disney World Resort, simple things like dining can be a real challenge, so it’s not a terrible idea to eat on the move. As a Disney Resort Hotel guest you should stock up on your breakfast, too. If your time here is limited, you don’t want to waste it spending ...

7. There’s Lots of Queuing FastPass+ is a great way to skip the lines without having to camouflage like a certain slithering chameleon from Monsters, Inc. But it’s not all about FastPass+ – a lot of it is down to common sense, too. Make sure you show up as early as you can for the attractions, and take advantage of ...

6. You’ll Spend a Lot of Money Disney World Resort isn’t cheap. That’s not to say that everything is over-priced, but as a whole it can be expensive. So be sure to put some cash aside for those much-needed souvenirs. But if you’d rather not carry too much of it, as a Disney Resort Hotel guest you’ll be given a ...

If The Lion King’s Scar did one thing right, it’s that he warned everyone to “be prepared”. Okay, he was singing to a bunch of hyenas about villain-related matters, but being prepared is still something you’re going to need to do ahead of your trip to Disney World Resort. And here are 10 reasons why…

10. It’s Insanely-busy If you’re going to enjoy Disney World Resort to its fullest, you must prepare for the crowds – both emotionally and practically. Equipping yourself with the My Disney Experience app is a great start, and as you read on you’ll learn why. But you must also prepare for disappointment, too, especially if you don’t avoid the major ...