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7) Everything moves faster if you cooperate Everyone knows that the process of getting your bag checked can feel tedious and long. That’s why they tell you to be at the airport two hours before your flight! However, if you cooperate and follow directions, everything moves a lot faster, and the same is true for bag checks at Walt Disney ...

6) Have your bag open and ready for inspection One of the things that makes the line for bag check longer than it has to be is people not being ready when they get to the security cast member. If you have a bag, make sure it’s open and ready to be checked. This includes any smaller zipped items, like ...

5) The metal detector searches really are random Security cast members tend to get a lot of heat for who they choose to have walk through the metal detectors. However, it truly is random and isn’t meant to single out a person based on their race or gender. The whole process, if you cooperate and move quickly, only takes an ...

4) No selfie sticks This still seems to be a problem, even though Walt Disney World banned these over a year ago. Selfie sticks, though they may seem harmless, can be extremely dangerous and quite honestly annoying when you’re a theme park goer. People take it out on rides when they aren’t supposed to and it causes injuries, and people ...

3) No weapons or things that look like weapons This should go without saying, but weapons of any kind are absolutely prohibited at the Walt Disney World Resort. This includes anything that looks like a weapon, such as a toy gun. Last year, Disney stopped selling toy guns in their parks. Even bubble guns got the boot and were replaced ...

2) There for your safety While you may look at security cast members as the enemy, they’re actually more like your best friend. They’re watching out for you while you have fun so that you don’t have to worry too much about the scary stuff. They want you to have a good time, too, and that’s why their job is ...

1) They love interacting with guests Whether they’re performing your bag check or walking around the park making sure everything is okay, these cast members truly love getting to meet guests. I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve had security cast member’s get so excited to talk and learn about me that they take a little longer than ...

3) Tower of Terror When you turn onto Sunset Boulevard, you’ll immediately see the Tower of Terror, which is arguably the best ride at Walt Disney World. Any spot along the street is a great spot to take a photo with the attraction looming behind you. It’s also pretty photogenic itself, so snap some pics while waiting in line.

2) The Tree of Life Disney’s Animal Kingdom in general is a beautiful, photogenic park, but the park icon is truly a work of art. The Tree of Life is a picture you must have, whether it be a family photo in front of it or you explore the different angles and take pictures yourself. I promise it’ll be worth ...

1) Cinderella Castle If you don’t take a million pictures of Cinderella Castle, did you even go to Walt Disney World? This is the picture you will frame and look back on years from now and remember all of the wonderful memories you made at the most magical place on earth. It’s truly the best keepsake and, in my opinion, ...