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There’s nothing more exciting than having already booked your trip to Walt Disney World Resort and counting down the days until you go. But while the thought of exploring six “whole new worlds” – that’s four theme parks and two water parks – is of course a thrilling one, it can also be overwhelming. The resort is enormous, which means ...

1. January through Mid-February With Christmas and New Year out of the way and the early part of the year being the coolest, there might be no better time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. This time will also see less crowds, too (provided you avoid special events and school breaks), as many people will have already taken time off ...

2. The Week Before Christmas & New Year  To say that the weeks leading up to that of Christmas and New Year will be quiet at Walt Disney World Resort would cause one’s nose to grow a little longer. That said, they’re certainly quieter than the week of Christmas and New Year, which is, to no surprise, insanely-busy, and with Disney Resort Hotel ...

3. Most of November Though it’s not quite as busy as the week of Christmas and New Year, Thanksgiving week still sees the crowds come in droves, so prices will be at their highest once again. While you probably won’t want to miss out, you won’t want to spend a fortune on your trip, either, especially when you could easily visit in ...

4. Most Weekdays in October One of the great things about Walt Disney World Resort is that its holiday celebrations are longer than the holidays themselves, like Christmas, Easter and Halloween. This is great news for you, and if you’re a fan of Halloween you should take note that most weekdays throughout October are relatively-priced, so you don’t need to miss ...

You might think that there are no cheap times to visit Walt Disney World Resort, but this is untrue. In fact, there are several cheap windows during the year to take note of. And while your visit does of course depend on other factors, from getting time off work to aligning it with everyone else’s, doing your homework can save ...

In the middle of winter 2017–18, the area of Disney Springs known as The Landing saw the opening of a new trio of concept restaurants — Pizza Ponte, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway — that not only serve up Italian-style fare in their own unique ways, but also share a romanticized “backstory” together. As the story goes, Maria ...

2.  Use Disney’s Magical Express If you don’t want the hassle of finding transportation to and from the airport, consider this free shuttle service! This is a perk of staying on property that guests love. Before departing from your hotel, you can check your bags beforehand and skip the process at the airport.    1.  Use the “Rider Switch” If you’re traveling ...

5.  Buy Tickets in Advance Purchasing tickets ahead of your stay will save you a lot of time and stress. You can do so long in advance and you won’t have to wait in long lines for them as soon as you arrive at the park to start your vacation. There are several types of tickets to choose from, so do ...

8. Have a Plan Some guests like to do extensive planning while others prefer to take each day as it comes. At the very least, it’s helpful to have an idea of what you hope to accomplish each day. Before your trip, compile a list of things you want to see or do. That way you can prioritize and make ...