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8. Meeting Disney Characters Speaking of our favorite Disney characters, whether or not you have children, don’t miss out on the meet and greets. Many adult guests have raved about how truly magical it was to meet their childhood icons. (Reality does seem to fly out the door somehow when Winnie the Pooh gives you a bear hug!) You can ...

7. Watching Parades When most people hear “parades”, they probably think of local affairs with firetrucks and baton twirlers, but Disney parades are so much more. They are breathtaking spectacles with elaborate floats, skilled dancers/acrobats, and soundtracks you’ll be humming for days. Trust us. Even if you’d classify yourself as “not a parade” person, you’d be hard pressed to find ...

6. Eating Iconic Disney Snacks Feasting on the local delicacies is half the fun for most visitors. Again, you may not get to sample every fan favorite, but you owe it to yourself to try at least a few mouth-watering treats! Savor a refreshing Dole Whip. Dig into a juicy turkey leg. Munch on a caramel and chocolate-covered apple. Some ...

With so much to see, do, and experience in Walt Disney World – no tourist can ever accomplish it all in one trip! Unless you’re a Florida local or you have endless vacation time, you will probably have to pick and choose when planning out your itinerary. Have no fear though! Despite the guaranteed need to prioritize, you can still ...

10. Staying on Property Don’t assume that all on-property resorts are out of our price range! In fact, WDW now hasfiveon-site value tier resorts that offer a variety of amenities and room types. And while these rooms do come at a higher price tag than motels in the “real world”, the real savings comes into play when you can utilize ...

9. Showing Your “Disney Side” Similar to Halloween or Spirit Week in school, everything is more fun when you dress up! Take a break from your conservative wear and don a pair of mouse ears, a Goofy baseball cap, or a t-shirt featuring your favorite character. If you don’t have any of these accessories on hand, there are plenty of ...

4. Rain Gear If we’re being honest, we aren’t only worried about keeping our gadgets dry. With temperamental Florida weather to contend with, you could experience both glorious sunshine and torrential thunder showers. Be ahead of the curve and don’t rush to buy an overpriced Disney poncho. Instead, make sure your bag has ponchos and a small retractable umbrella. You ...

3. Skin Protection Florida isn’t called the “Sunshine State” for nothing folks! And no one wants their vacation ruined by a misery-inducing sunburn. To avoid this, make sure you have generously sized bottles of sunscreen and lip balm to apply throughout the day. And don’t forgetto apply throughout the day! Whether you’re waiting in line, watching a parade, or waiting ...

2. Body Glide With all of this Florida sun, your skin is inevitably going to dry out. And this dryness is going to cause chaffing in uncomfortable areas. To lessen the irritation, we recommend you bring along a stick of Body Glide. This deodorant-stick like toiletry just needs to be applied to any raw skin and your park day is ...

1. Several Pairs of Walking Shoes Spending a week in WDW is comparable to taking a walking tour of Europe. You will literally be walking for miles and miles. Tennis shoes are a solid footwear choice, but you also may want to consider investing in a pair of Tevas, Birkenstocks, or Keens for variety. Whatever you do, just try to ...