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Let’s Recap! 1. Get a Park Map – This one may be obvious, and seasoned Disney-goers may not think they need one, but a map can work wonders!  2. Make a Park Plan – It’s hard to do everything in one day, especially when you have so much ground to cover at Epcot. 3. Arrive at Park Opening – If you really want to get ...

8. Don’t Skip IllumiNations If you love the nighttime fireworks spectaculars in the other parks, you won’t want to miss IllumiNations! This amazing show takes place in the World Showcase lagoon and offers amazing views no matter where you stand. Try finding a spot early, or make your dinner reservation at one of the restaurants along the water for dinner ...

5. Make Dining Reservations Between the Coral Reef Restaurant in Future World and the many tasty and in-demand options from around the world in the World Showcase, dining is a very popular activity in Epcot. Make lunch and dinner reservations to ensure that you have a place to eat, especially during peak seasons. Remember to coordinate dining reservations with FastPass+ ...

We love Epcot! It’s the largest of the parks at Walt Disney World, has plenty to do for guests of all ages, and is the perfect place to have a fun and educational day. Because there’s so much to discover at Epcot, it can often be challenging to do everything in one day, or even in one visit to Walt ...

Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth, especially at the Magic Kingdom! Your experience can be a little less magical when you don’t take the right steps to get in and out safely and efficiently. Here are some of our tips for ensuring that you enter and exit Magic Kingdom with ease to ensure you have a ...

9. Resort Hop If you love taking in the fall and Christmas décor around the parks, you will love what you will find at many of the resorts! This can also be relaxing on a cool, fall day when it’s too cold for the pool, but you need a break from the parks for an afternoon. 10. Discover Fall Merchandise ...

Let’s Recap! 1.    Prepare for Cooler Weather The weather in Orlando does stay pretty consistent throughout the year – humid, rainy, and hot. However, if you’re visiting Walt Disney World during the fall, especially late October, November and early December, it may be cooler than you may have anticipated. 2.    Epcot International Food & Wine Festival If you’ll be visiting Disney ...

3. Smaller Crowds Because kids typically go back to school in late August and early September, many parents don’t plan a vacation for the month or two after the school year begins. Because of this, late September through mid-November are some of the least busy times for the parks. This means more time enjoying rides and attractions without having to ...

6. Christmas Décor While Christmas does occur in the winter season, Christmas decorations begin popping up around or before Thanksgiving, which make for fun photo ops! This can be even more fun if you’ve planned your trip during the decoration transition period. Enjoy fall leaves one day, then get ready for Christmas trees and holiday lights the next day! 7. ...

Fall means sweaters, crisp days, hayrides, flannel shirts, bonfires, football games, and pumpkin spice everything! While Orlando may not have the same weather and traditions as your hometown does during the fall season, Walt Disney World can be a special place for your family to enjoy. Here are a few things to consider when planning your upcoming fall Walt Disney ...