Disney Tips & Tricks

Get the most out of your Disney visit with these tips and tricks!

  • Apr- 2015 -
    22 April
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    8 Awesome Ways To Avoid Lines At Walt Disney World

    Disney serves around 600 million guests worldwide. That's a lot of people, FYI, which unfortunately translates to a lot of lines. But here are a few simple tips to help keep your wait time at no more than 30 minutes (in most cases, much less!), all day long. 8. Go During Off-Season – The busiest times inside the parks basically center around the typical school calendar's breaks. If you are a

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  • 20 April
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    The Best Disney Packing List Ever!

    The Best Disney Packing List Ever! – Printable 1. Clothing Shorts (with pockets) Shirts Pants Jacket/Hoodie Undergarments Socks Loungewear/Activewear Walking Shoes Flip Flops/Water Shoes Kids Costumes Hats Jewelry Hair Accessories Swimsuits Swim Cover Ups Sunglasses Dress Clothes & Shoes (Only if planning a fancy meal) 2. Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Floss Shampoo Conditioner Soap/S

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  • 20 April
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    Ways to Avoid Crowds On Your Disney World Vacation

    When most people think of Walt Disney World, they imagine crowds and hot weather. However, Disney Insiders know there are tricks to avoid crowds and manage the heat! Long lines, crowded walkways, and traffic can all be avoided by following these simple 10 tips. 10. Stand Behind Cinderella's Castle for Fireworks If you don’t need to see the Celebrate the Magic show projected onto the castle, or you

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  • 17 April
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    Memory Maker 101 – 6 Reasons Disney’s Photography Service is Worth the Cost

    No matter where you go on vacation, you want to capture your memories in pictures. Days, months and even years later, you can enjoy your pictures all over again. Now, with the addition of social media, you can share your vacation photos immediately with family and friends. However, someone has to take your pictures, so inevitably, one family member is left out of the shot. New at Walt Disney World

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  • 17 April
    Hollywood Studios’ signature film strip gateway, topped with stars and lush greenery, welcomes guests to blockbuster attractions.

    Don’t Waste Your FastPasses on These 5 Attractions at Hollywood Studios

    With the advent of My Disney Experience and your ability to schedule your group’s FastPasses 60 days in advance, it is important to have a strategy when booking FastPasses to maximize your enjoyment in the parks, as well as minimize time you spend in line. Even though it seems like Hollywood Studios is being shutdown, there are still plenty of rides and attractions for you to enjoy. Here are the f

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  • 17 April
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    MagicBands 101: 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know

    MagicBands are here and they are one of the coolest things that have happened to the Disney parks in a long time! Disney spent over a billion dollars researching, creating and implementing this new service and it was totally worth it! MagicBands not only look cool but also they will totally transform your Disney experience! 5. MagicBands are available when you purchase your tickets online or at th

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  • 17 April
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    Pin Trading – 6 Ways To Get More Bang For Your Buck

    Disney Pin trading started in 1999 and has become a stable at all Disney parks and attractions (including Downtown Disney). Disney pins are fun and unique way for you to show your Disney side! Trading pins with cast members is a great way to have fun interactions with them. Trading pins is also exciting because you never know what special Disney pins you are going to find. A great starter tip for

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  • 16 April
    Mickey and Disney friends lead vibrant floats past Cinderella Castle under blue skies—experience the parade magic every fan loves!.

    12 Disney Insider Tips We’re Almost Reluctant To Share

    If you don’t get to visit the Disney parks very often, or you haven’t been there before, there’s a lot you can miss out on if you aren’t in the know. As with anything, Disney has its own short cuts that make the whole experience more fun than stressful. While it takes some park guests multiple trips to learn some of these tips and short cuts, we’re going to share a few of them with you now. 12. Go

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  • 8 April
    Cinderella Castle with "Disney Countdown" text on a bright blue sky—ideal for Disney fans gearing up for their park adventure.

    Counting Down To Disney – 10 Fun Kid Activities to Build Vacation Excitement

    Are you there yet? Are you there yet? Well, not quite yet, but here are a few ideas to help you and your kids get even more pumped about your upcoming trip to Disney. 10. Countdown Calendars – Ideas abound online for making a Countdown to Disney Calendar. Depending on your kids ages (and your creativity level) you can make one as simple or complex as you'd like. Kids can easily help to make

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  • 6 April
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    Why You Should NEVER Have These 8 Things In Your Bag At Disney Parks

    For most of us bags, such as purses and backpacks are a necessity to bring into the park. Bags are allowed in all parks but see below for 8 things you should NEVER have in your bag when you visit a Disney park. 1. Alcoholic beverages or any illegal substances – these items are not allowed in any bags at any time. Many parks, such as Epcot, sell adult beverages that you can purchase and carry aroun

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