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Zach Gass is a writer from East Tennessee with a passion for all things under the Disney name. From Disney history to the careers of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, Zach tries to keep his finger on the pulse of the mouse. While he would certainly love to see the parks around the globe, his home park will always be the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When he's not rubbing elbows with Mickey, Zach enjoys reading fantasy novels, retro video games, theatre, puppetry, and the films of Tim Burton.

I’ve Decided To Go To Disney, Now What? – 10 Planning Tips For An Awesome Disney Vacay

Mickey Plush Toys

8. Space for Souvenirs It’s always good practice to make space for what trinkets and treasures you may find on your trip. Anything from Mickey Ears to Disney Pins deserves a little extra space in your luggage. So be mindful of where you stash your whosits and whatsits galore. Pay especially attention to your luggage should you be traveling by ...

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I’ve Decided To Go To Disney, Now What? – 10 Planning Tips For An Awesome Disney Vacay

Cinderella's Castle and Backpack

7. Bring a Bag Of course, you’re going to bring something to carry your various clothes and belongings to your hotel, but you should also consider packing something for the park. A drawstring bag or a light backpack does wonders when schlepping through the parks. With the smaller bag, you can easily store away your sunscreen, water bottle, protein bars, ...

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I’ve Decided To Go To Disney, Now What? – 10 Planning Tips For An Awesome Disney Vacay

walking shoes

6. Choose Your Shoes  Commit this following piece of information to memory. You will be walking, quite a great deal. With the acceptation of The Magic Kingdom, transportation around the parks is very limited. You will sometimes take the equivalent of a three-mile hike just to get from one end of Hollywood Studios to the other. This is why it ...

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I’ve Decided To Go To Disney, Now What? – 10 Planning Tips For An Awesome Disney Vacay

Castle Clock

10. Perfect Your Punctuality One of the best ways to maintain the success of your trip is to be mindful of your time. Keep track of your flight departures, check-in/check-out hours, park openings, park closings, and what time the shuttles/trains/ferries/monorails run to and from the lots or the hotels. Falling behind could lead to confusion, delays, getting lost, or (worse ...

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I’ve Decided To Go To Disney, Now What? – 10 Planning Tips For An Awesome Disney Vacay

Disney Castle Sunrise

9. Here Comes the Sun They don’t call it “The Sunshine State” for nothing, ya know. To say Florida gets hot is the understatement of the year. With temperatures reaching into the mid-nineties, sometimes triple digits, you will most definitely need some protection from those scorching UV rays. A bottle of portable sunscreen spray is highly recommended. And if you’re ...

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I’ve Decided To Go To Disney, Now What? – 10 Planning Tips For An Awesome Disney Vacay

Alright, you’ve bought the tickets, you’ve packed your bags, and you’ve got your hotel room booked. Sweet, smashing, super! But the game’s not over yet, Mouseketeers. As magical as it may seem, you can’t just pack a bag and waltz right through the gate. As with all vacations, a trip to Disney World (or any Disney Park for that matter) ...

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