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1. Fastpasses Making fastpasses in advance will save you a headache and a lot of heartache the day you go to the parks. Many people take advantage of booking fastpasses in advance because there are so many popular attractions that have lengthy wait times on a daily basis, such as Flight of Passage, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain. ...

6. Celebrations I always recommend planning a trip around a celebration because there’s no better place to celebrate than Walt Disney World! You can celebrate anything from a birthday, anniversary, graduation or whatever else you deem worth celebrating! If you plan on staying on property, you can call your resort and tell them ahead of time that you’ll be celebrating ...

5. Research attractions/entertainment Many people go to Walt Disney World and have no idea what they can experience. I always recommend visiting the website to see what rides and entertainment are currently in operation, as this can change at any given time. It also gives you and your party an opportunity to determine what you might want to do during ...

4. Save up money for souvenirs/snacks/etc It’s never too early to start saving money up for those extra things you tend to forget when making your vacation budget. Souvenirs and snacks add up quickly, so putting away some money every week to spend on your trip is a great way to lessen the financial burden when it comes time for ...

Half the fun of taking a trip to Walt Disney World is in the planning! You get to count down to your magical vacation while making sure it’s as perfect as possible. Because Walt Disney World is comprised of four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs and several resorts, it can be a little overwhelming when you first start ...

8. Figure out how you plan on traveling Deciding how you’ll get to Walt Disney World is one of the first things you should do. If you drive, you’ll want to allow yourself extra travel time so you don’t miss out on any park time. If you fly, you have to figure out if you’ll rent a car, use a ...

7. Plan around a fun event happening in the parks Walt Disney World is always having fun events throughout the year, whether it’s the festivals in Epcot, the parties in Magic Kingdom or the holidays. Planning your trip around a fun, seasonal event means an extra dose of Disney magic that you can’t get year-round, which makes it super special! ...

1. Wait until after park close to leave This is something not a ton of people do, which makes it one of the best tips to give a rookie. There’s always a mad dash to leave the park as soon as it closes because the attractions close and don’t let anyone else get in line. However, merchandise locations don’t close ...

4. Lines are shorter during fireworks/parades If fireworks and parades aren’t your thing, you can get on rides with a way shorter wait time! Other than really early in the morning and really late at night, the time during a fireworks show or parade tends to be a slower wait time period for some rides. It isn’t always guaranteed, but ...

3. Making dining reservations in advance Few things sting more than having your heart set on eating somewhere in particular and not being able to because it’s completely booked and by reservation only. The best way to avoid this is to make a reservation in advance. Most dining locations recommend that you make a reservation 180 days in advance, but ...