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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.

10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

Everest Single Rider Line

3. Single Rider Line For any guest wanting to get the most rides in, this tip is mandatory. The single rider line will significantly decrease your wait time for almost any of Disney’s attractions. Even without a Disney Fast-Pass, you can still find a more manageable wait time if you go for the single rider space. Even for extremely popular ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

Fireworks

2. There’s Gonna Be Fireworks Unless you are planning to park hop or go to Disney Springs, this writer strongly recommends staying the entire day at a park and taking in one of their many Nighttime Spectaculars. The fireworks and dazzling pyrotechnics are absolutely astounding, the music swells and sings over the crowd, and the entire experience is simply magical. ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue

1. Take It All In  A trip to Disney is magic in its purest form. There’s so much to do, so much to see, so much to enjoy it boggles the mind. There are spots and spaces where you need to just observe and exist. Places like the gardens at Epcot, the zoological exhibits in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or the ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

toddler with mickey ears

7. Making Memories Whether it’s your first time or your twenty-first time, you will take more pictures than you probably would on any normal vacation. From pictures of park icons and scenery to selfies with your favorite characters, there are multiple opportunities for some awesome photos. The Disney Parks have spots and locations that are literally made to be photographed. ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

Castle _ disney world _ splurge

6. Save a Little Extra To quote Rumpelstiltskin, “All magic comes at a price, dearie.” So it is essentially important that you bring a little extra spending money on your trip to Disney. Speaking from experience, this writer’s advises doubling whatever amount you think you’ll need. As the saying goes, better to have it and not need it than need ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

5. Don’t Rush a Good Time Hands down, the quickest way to spoil a trip to Disney is to try to do everything. It’s impossible, and that’s no understatement. With four parks crammed to the brim with dozens of rides and attractions, trying to do everything in one go is just a recipe for a magical meltdown. You won’t get ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

Breakfast

4. Fuel Up, Dress Up, Charge Up Before you enter anyone of Walt Disney World’s four phenomenal parks, there are three tips to always remember before you even step out the door: fuel up, dress up, charge up. As the saying goes, food is fuel. So, if you are planning on getting an early start and spending a day at ...

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10 Fantastic Tips For First Time Trips to Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom Entrance

There is probably no greater sense of excitement or euphoria than going to Walt Disney World for the very first time. If it truly is your first time, you probably already have several images in mind as to what the place where dreams come true actually is like, right? You’ve seen the castle in pictures and on postcards, you’ve seen ...

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