Disney To-Do List: The Top 20 Things You Must Do Before You Go on Your Disney World Vacation

7. Buy new walking shoes and break them in.

You will do a lot of walking while you are enjoying the parks. Some estimate that you will walk as much as 5 to 7 miles in a full day at Magic Kingdom. But no matter how much you walk, you will want comfortable shoes in which to do so. Be sure to buy supportive, well-fitting walking shoes for each member of your family at least one month before your trip. This will give you time to break them in at home. Trying to break in new shoes in the parks can result in discomfort and blisters.