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6) Water Get free cups of water at any counter-service location in the Disney parks. 

3) Fastpass Fastpass is Disney’s version of a ride reservation system, which will save you significant time waiting in line.  There is no extra charge for fastpass.  Everyone starts with 3 per day.  Use them to your advantage.  *Bonus tip: If you’re traveling with teens or adults only, consider using the single-rider line (wherever offered) to save significant time.

4) Park days Both Magic Kingdom and Epcot require 2 full days each to experience properly.  Otherwise, you’ll have to make some tough choices.  Animal Kingdom is now a full-day park.  As of this writing, the Disney Studios is currently under construction and is really just half a park.  Still, you should plan for one day, as there are some ...

Walt Disney World in Florida is a vacation destination like no other!  It’s huge, with more to do than you could ever do in one trip or even a lifetime.  Don’t let that stop you, though!  Disney World is spectacular, a place everyone should visit at least once.  Whether this is your first trip or your 101st, here are 20 ...

1) Offseason The summer heat in central Florida is intense, to say the least.  Shorter park hours in the offseason are worth the cooler temps.

2) Arrive early! You can stay ahead of the crowds by arriving 30-45 minutes before official park opening.  You’ll be surprised how much you can get done in the first 2-3 hours of your day. 

9.  Experience Disney at Christmas While Disney World is always spectacular, the Christmas season is incredible!  Disney celebrates Christmas from early November through early January.  While you’re there, experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, the Candlelight Processional at Epcot and take a tour of the Disney resort hotels to view all the beautiful Christmas decorations.  You ...

10.  Run Disney Over the last 25 years or so, Disney has gotten into the running business.  If you enjoy running or just walking, consider a Run Disney event.  There are several throughout the year.  There are events for every level, including children’s races, 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons.  Almost every event runs through one of the Disney parks.  ...

8.  Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant If money is no issue, head over to Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Named one of the Top 5 in the United States in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards, it consistently receives AAA’s Five-Diamond Award status. For the ultra-exclusive culinary experience, reserve the Chef’s Table in a ...

5.  Ride the monorail Walt Disney’s “highway in the sky” is both a transportation option and an attraction.  Take the express monorail from the Magic Kingdom parking lot and you’ll pass right through the center of the Contemporary resort, before emerging in full view of the Magic Kingdom!  Or, ride over to Epcot and circle around through the park itself.  ...