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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

5. You Will Need Your Rest WDW vacations are not for the faint of heart… or spirit. This type of vacation will include many long days, humid weather, and time spent waiting in lines. In order to maintain your sanity, you will need to make sure you practice self-care. This includes getting enough sleep each night, staying hydrated, and taking at least one day to relax by the pool. With so many thin

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

4. You Can Get (Most) Photos Taken For Free Disney photographers may be lining the streets, but you don’t have to pay for quality memories. While you can purchase individual photos or packages, cast members will also take pictures using your own camera or smartphone. Never be shy in asking them to do so. After all, these vacations aren’t cheap!

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

3. You Can Get In Line Ok, I know what you’re thinking. No, I’m not just talking about lines for attractions. I’m talking about the fact that you can get in line for any attraction before the park closes. Even if you jump in with 5 minutes to spare, you won’t be turned away, regardless of the current wait time. (This is something to keep in mind if you couldn’t score a FastPass for Tower of Terror

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

2. You Can’t Wear Costumes (But Your Kids Can) Adults may not be allowed to wear costumes in the parks, but most children don their favorite dress-up ensembles. To avoid expensive prices, pick these outfits up for half the price on Amazon or Ebay beforehand. And for adults who still want to get into the spirit, pack your favorite Disney t-shirts, mouse ears, and “Disneybounding” accessories!

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

1. You Can Act Like A Kid You may not be able to wear a princess or pirate costume, but you are still encouraged to embrace your inner child! This is the place to scream on rides, eat ice cream bars for lunch, and squeal when you get a picture with Mickey Mouse. Dismiss any concern about looking “cool” and just embrace the joy of the happiest place on earth. Everyone around you will be doing the s

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

7. You Don’t Need To Carry Your Souvenirs Imagine you just bought a gorgeous (albeit heavy) Snow White music box in the Magic Kingdom. Imagine that you also have 6 hours left in your park day. Does this mean you’ll have to lug this souvenir from ride to ride? Nope! You can have your items shipped to guest services where you’ll collect them on your way out. (You can even have things shipped to your

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

6. You Can’t Miss Parades/Fireworks While the rides are wonderful, WDW truly shines when it comes to entertainment. When it comes to prioritization, you won’t want to miss any of the breathtaking parades or nighttime spectaculars. Each park is home to unique entertainment that will make the most impressive Fourth of July display look like a collection of sparklers. Featuring original music, world-

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

There is nothing quite as magical as your first trip to Walt Disney World. The beautiful sights. The smell of cookies on Main Street. The feeling you get watching Cinderella Castle light up against a velvety sky. All of these things and more will delight new guests (and cause those folks to become repeat visitors)! Yet, all of the enchantment aside, there are things that every first-time visitor s

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

10. You Will Literally Walk for Miles The average WDW guest walks up to 10 miles a day! The good news, is that this means you’re getting a head start on burning off those Mickey waffle calories. The bad news, is that aching feet and blisters are very likely. Be proactive and invest in some good walking shoes. (Ideally, bring multiple pairs.) A good pair of shoes can make all the difference in your

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10 Things Disney Newbies Should Know About Walt Disney World Parks

9. You Will Need Dinner Reservations If you are planning to eat at sit-down restaurants, you will definitely need reservations. Unlike the outside world, these cannot be made the day or even the week before. These will need to be made months in advance. You can contact your travel agent or Disney directly to see when you can make reservations. (This date will vary based on your travel dates and wh

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