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3. Do: Get to Bed Early Traveling can take a lot out of you on top of what you decided to do on your arrival day, so be sure to get to bed at a decent hour so you can wake up refreshed for the next day. This is especially important for families from different time zones and/or those with ...

9. Do: Establish a Plan for Your Arrival Sure, getting excited and wanting to see everything right away is tempting, but it’s important to have a game plan ready so you don’t get your family members cranky or tired. If you’re just going to have a relaxing evening at the resort pool, hit up Disney Springs for some shopping, or ...

You’ve finally arrived at Walt Disney World! Whether it’s your first visit or your 100th visit, the experience is just as magical. You may be excited, but exhausted from traveling, so there are a few things you should and should not do once you arrive on property. Here are some of our tips for making a great first day! 11. ...

3. Getting to the Parks Too Late Sleeping in is a treat, especially on vacation. But when you’re at Walt Disney World, you will want to get to the parks early and get to bed early. The first few hours at the parks are the most productive because many people do choose to sleep in, which means the parks are ...

2. Failure to Prepare for Florida Weather If you’re from a cold, snowy area, you may be thinking that shorts and tank tops are the only things you’ll need to pack for Disney. While Florida is nice and warm for most of the year, it can also be unpredictable. As expected, the summer months do get hot, but the humidity ...

1.Trying to Do It All in One Go There’s so much to do and see at Walt Disney World, which could lead you to believe that you have to tackle everything in one visit. While it’s great to do as much as you can during your trip, it’s important to slow down and relax from time to time. You’re on ...

6. Only Focusing on the Four Main Parks While the four theme parks are what bring many guests to Disney every year, they aren’t the only things to do on property. Skipping out on Disney Springs, the water parks, Disney’s Boardwalk, or enjoying the resorts is fine if you are more of a park person, but you could be missing ...

5. Eating the Same Foods Every Day When you think of theme park food, your mind may automatically wander to popcorn, hot dogs, pizza, fries, and ice cream. Disney has all of these classic theme park foods and so much more! If you stick to the same foods every day, you’ll miss out on some of the amazing dining options ...

4. Not Booking FastPasses+ The FastPass+ system was relatively new during my first visit, and my family wasn’t so sure how to use it or how much of a difference it made. When we waited in ride queues for over an hour and watched FastPass+ guests quickly walk by us, we knew that was something we needed to try. Long ...

9. Going During a Busy Season Walt Disney World is open year-round, but certain times of the year tend to be more crowded than others. The summer months when school is out, Christmastime, and Halloween are just some of the times where crowds can be too much to handle for some guests. When planning your trip, try to find days ...