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12 Things That Could make Your Disney World Vacation Absolutely Miserable

6. Uncomfortable Shoes I’m often amazed by the poor footwear choices I see at Disney World. You will be doing a lot of walking – usually several miles – so dress accordingly. Sneakers or walking sandals are a good choice. Whatever you pick, make sure it’s an “old favorite” shoe that you know won’t bother your feet. Now isn’t the time to break out your newest shoes, or you might end up with some ve

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12 Things That Could make Your Disney World Vacation Absolutely Miserable

3. Getting Sick Getting sick on any vacation is such a bummer, and Disney World is no exception. Bring along a few over-the-counter meds to combat some of the minor maladies, like headaches, colds, or minor stomach upset. If you’re really sick, you can contact your hotel to get the names of local doctors or urgent care centers. Disney World can also be a place where you pick up a lot of germs, so

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12 Things That Could make Your Disney World Vacation Absolutely Miserable

4. Sunburn Getting sunburned is not only miserable, it’s also dangerous for your long-term health. Florida sun can be very intense, so be sure to protect yourself even on cloudy days. Sunscreen is a must, and remember to reapply often. Hats can help protect faces, necks, and ears if you choose a style with a wide brim. Specialty clothing with SPF is a great choice, especially for the pool or water

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12 Things That Could make Your Disney World Vacation Absolutely Miserable

2. Not Having a Transportation Plan My husband recently encountered a couple that was staying at an Orlando Airport area hotel. They wrongly assumed that the hotel would offer a shuttle to Disney World, and had no way to get to the parks. They ended up spending a lot of money that they hadn’t budgeted because they failed to confirm their assumptions and ended up taking cabs. If you’re staying at a

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

17.  Enjoy your resort Your Disney hotel has a lot to offer, with restaurants, swimming, shopping, etc.  Make time to enjoy the “magic” at your hotel. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

18.  Souvenirs It has been said that everything at Disney begins with a line and ends with a cash register, LOL!  Seriously, shopping at Disney is a big part of the fun.  Budget some souvenir money for your family ($50-$100 per person?).  

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

19. Disney Springs Formerly Downtown Disney/Pleasure Island, the newly expanded Disney Springs is host to dozens of shops, restaurants and activities for the whole family.  Plan a day (or evening) here.   No park admission is required.

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

20. Arriving/going home Here’s a trick Disney veterans use.  Book an early flight on your arrival day and a late flight on your departure day.  You gain two extra days of touring at no extra cost!  And if you stay on-site at Disney World, you can utilize their bus transportation Disney Magical Express to deliver you to and from the airport.

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

12. Fastpass Fastpass is the Disney term for booking a time to experience the most popular rides and attractions with little or no wait.  You can book up to 3 per day per person (and even more when you’re done) up to 60 days before you go on My Disney Experience. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

13.  Transportation If you stay at a Disney hotel, you can take free transportation all around Disney World, including buses, boats and monorails. 

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