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19. Things Can Be Expensive Guests that are not expecting the prices of Walt Disney World tickets, dining, lodging and other costs may suffer from sticker shock on vacation.  Be aware of how much things will cost before you vacation by studying the Disney website and reading blogs. 

18. But Know There Are Cheaper Options Know there are things you can do to cut costs a bit at Walt Disney World.  If saving money is a priority for you, dive into other articles on our site about saving money on lodging, tickets, dining and other extras at Walt Disney World.  Something as small as packing your own breakfast ...

17. Disney Lingo Walt Disney World comes with its own language that Disney fanatics love to toss around.  For newer visitors learning what a fast pass, ADR, rider swap, park hopper and a plethora of other terms really mean is important.  Consulting the Disney website, chatting with a booking agent to ask questions or scouring blogs and talking with Disney ...

16. Disney Extras that Matter for Your Family When booking dining and lodging reservations for your vacation there may be tiebreakers to consider in the form of extras that are helpful for your family.  Considering details like an awesome pool at a hotel, easy access to a favorite park or a restaurant that is easily accessible after a long park ...

15. Attraction Details Doing a little research about attractions before your vacation will help you know which attractions are suitable for your family and which ones you may want to pass up if you are strapped on time in the parks.

14. Ticket Ins and Outs Much like the Disney lingo hurdle, understating the ins and outs of Disney tickets can be confusing for newbies. Ask questions, research and spend time planning, to narrow down what type of tickets you need for your family to see their must do’s as frugally as possible.

4. Splash Mountain – Beat the Heat A mainly uncovered ride queue, winding wait lines and long wait times mean that you should fast pass Splash Mountain.  Standby wait times get even rougher in the hottest part of the afternoon when park goers are looking to cool off on this wet attraction.

3. Big Thunder Mountain – Beat the Heat This attraction is what I consider to be the hottest wait line in The Magic Kingdom.  The direct sun you get while waiting in line for this attraction can be brutal. While fast passing Big Thunder Mountain will not complexly eliminate wait time, it will help you stay out of the sun ...

2. Peter Pan’s Flight – Beat the Heat Waiting in the hour long (or longer) line for this classic storybook ride in the afternoon means that the sun may be directly in your face as you wind around the ride queue.  Peter Pan is a classic attraction no one should miss.  However, with fast passes being an option no one ...

1. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Beat the Heat As one of the newest additions to The Magic Kingdom and just an overall fun ride, Seven Dwarves Mine Train usually has quite the waiting line.  If you don’t fast pass this attraction you may be waiting hours to experience it.