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3. Sleeping In There may be a day or two on your vacation that you are so exhausted, sleeping in is worth the missed park time.  However, one of the easiest ways to fall behind in the parks is to sleep in repeatedly.  While you may not choose to arrive at “rope drop” or park opening each day, you should ...

4. Not Budgeting for Transportation Time Almost every Disney morning that I have been late to the parks was a result of not budgeting for transportation time.  Generally speaking, Disney buses, boats, monorails etc. run on time and are a super-efficient way to reach the magic.  The reality is sometimes large crowds mean transportation fill up quickly, roadway traffic could ...

5. Neglecting to Make Advanced Dining Reservations Why waste time sitting around at a Disney table service restaurant waiting for a table to open up when advanced dining reservations are a thing?  Waiting for a table service table seat at a restaurant you have no reservation at it a way guests fall behind on a Disney vacation.  Sure, advanced dining ...

6. Standing in Line to Buy Drinks All Day Opening an ice cold drink on a hot Florida day is so refreshing, but you can waste a lot of time standing in line for drinks during a Disney vacation.  My family loves to pack our own water bottles and soft drinks to save money and time in the parks.  If ...

7. Not Coordinating Bathroom Visits Yes, this is a strange tip.  However, it is an often overlooked factor that puts some guests behind during their park time.  When traveling with a group or small children, major time is saved when everyone visits the restroom at once.  This cuts down on the dead time that the rest of the group spends ...

This article is all about dropping some truth bombs on the moms preparing for a magical Disney vacation. Get ready for a fun vacation and prepare for the magic with this top ten list of truths that every mom should know before visiting Walt Disney World. 10. Weather Will Wear You Down Expect the weather to take a toll during ...

1. Try to Chill Out As in real life, unexpected things, mishaps, and surprises will happen on a Disney vacation.  For the good of your vacation, try to chill out and roll with the punches as you would in real life. Attractions close unexpectedly, people get sick, buses are delayed, things happen.  Remember that your attitude impacts everyone else on ...

8.  Download the App The myDisneyexperience app is an invaluable resource on a Disney vacation. Check ride wait times, book dining reservations, view a map, and view Photopass Photos all in one place.  The app is a major time saver for park guests.  

7. Ask Questions Feel free to ask lots of questions in the park.  Cast members will be glad to help you in any way possible.  No question is a silly question.  

6. Set a Budget Eliminate the spending stress by making a budget prior to your vacation and sticking to it.  No one likes the feeling of being afraid to open their credit card statement. Budget for souvenirs, snacks and meals to avoid surprise costs.