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Resort Tips 70. It may take a while to get your checked luggage from the Magical Express. Be sure that you keep necessities in a carry-on bag. (Maybe even your swimsuit!) 71. Use LaundryView.com to check on the status of resort washing machines before you lug your laundry down. 72. Call the front desk to request a wake up call ...

Money Saving Tips 79. Watch the official Disney special offers page for the latest discounts on everything from rooms to tickets to photo packages. 80. Consider staying off-property, especially if you’ve got a big family. You’ll save hundreds and often have more space. 81. Go in the off-season for lower crowds AND lower costs. January is the best time to ...

1. Dinner WITH a Movie The AMC Movie Theater at Disney Springs is a dine-in theater, which means you can eat a full meal while you watch your show. There are two options to choose from. When looking at showtimes you’ll notice certain shows are designated as Full-Service, which means you will order a delicious entree at your seat and ...

2. Mail a Coconut At Caribbean Beach Resort, Polynesian Resort and Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop, there is *sometimes* the opportunity to mail a real coconut to yourself or a loved one. The coconuts are wrapped and include proper postage; you just need to write the message and address and put it in the mail. Coconut inventory is not ...

3. Get a Haircut Lots of folks already know about the Baby’s First Haircut package available at Harmony Barber Shop in the Magic Kingdom. But few people consider that haircuts are actually available for adults as well. Put a little magic into the mundane and wait to get a trim while on vacation. It’s reasonably priced and could be a ...

4. Scuba Diving Wait, isn’t Orlando landlocked? Well, yes, but scuba enthusiasts can still get their fix in the enormous aquarium tank of The Seas at Epcot. You must have prior certification and there’s an extra fee, of course, but for those wishing to mix some deep sea fun into their Disney trip, this is a great opportunity. Snorkeling is ...

5. Tour Restaurants The Animal Kingdom Lodge offers FREE tours of two of its unique restaurants: Boma and Jiko. If you’re interested in this half-hour tour, simply arrive at the Boma entrance a little before 4:00. A guide will walk you through the cultural and culinary details of the venues, pointing out thoughtful imagineering in the architecture and allowing you ...

6. Tour a Resort Several Disney resorts offer free tours of the grounds, whether you are staying there or not. Leaving from the Belle Vue at Boardwalk Inn each morning at 9:00 there is a 45 minute walking tour that will take you inside the architecture and artwork of the shoreline.  Wilderness Lodge has hour long tours of its premiere ...

7. Fishing For avid anglers, there are catch and release guided fishing tours all around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon, as well as the waterways around Old Key West, Port Orleans, Caribbean Beach, and the Epcot Resorts. Guides will take guests out in pontoon boats for two hour excursions to the best fishing holes. For the quaint experience of ...

8. Surfing Surf’s up at Typhoon Lagoon where before park opening you can have access to their perfect waves and knowledgeable instructors for 2 1/2 hours. Learn to hang ten in the best of conditions by calling 407-WDW-SURF.  Photo credit Disney