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9. Contact an authorized Disney vacation planner Now that you’ve had a chance to look at your budget, contacting an authorized Disney vacation planner is the next step. These folks are here to help you, and it won’t cost you a dime extra! They are able to help you get the best deals, and are invaluable resources when trying to ...

So you’ve decided to plan a trip to Walt Disney World. You start looking at things online, and suddenly become overwhelmed. Planning a Disney vacation isn’t quite the same as planning other types of trips, and it can come with a few challenges all its own. Don’t stress! We’re here to help. Here are ten things you should do before ...

2.  It’s All In The Timing! There’s a lot of personal preference in Disney park touring strategies, and arranging FastPasses is no different. Finding that “sweet spot” for your first FastPass is based on your vacation style. A great strategy for early risers is to “rope drop” the park you’re headed to, experience popular attractions or meets early, and begin ...

4.  Book Popular Rides Later In Your Trip Remember how we talked about the 30 or 60 day window?   When it’s someone’s turn to reserve FastPasses, they book them for the length of their trip.  That means that you have a better chance of scoring difficult FastPasses if you try to get them on the end of your trip, because ...

6.  Understand The Tier System FastPasses are reserved through the My Disney Experience mobile app.  You may reserve 3 FastPasses per day in one park; after you use all 3 in the park, you may reserve additional experiences one at a time, and yes- it can be in a second park if you have a Park Hopper pass.  After you ...

Using Disney’s FastPass+ System may take some getting used to for a Disney newbie, but it’s definitely worth getting a handle on before your next trip!  FastPass+ allows you to make reservations for the experiences you want to enjoy, allowing you to experience them at your reserved time with minimal wait.  Though many people don’t love the idea of choosing ...

2. Christmas ornaments Buying a Christmas ornament at Disney World is a tradition for us. I usually let the kids each pick one out, and then I purchase a family ornament as well. Make sure to put the date on them before you store them, and when you get your Christmas decorations out each year, you can happily remember all ...

4. Magnets Magnets are one of the least expensive but most fun souvenirs you can bring home. They’re a great way to brighten up your fridge, filing cabinet, or just about anything else you can think of! With so many cute options, you might have trouble deciding on which ones will make it home with you.   3. Office supplies This ...

6. Playing cards Our family has a family game night, and playing games with Disney cards is such a fun way to get discussion going about our favorite memories. You can find various types of playing cards scattered throughout Walt Disney World. Our favorite is a set that has artwork of all four theme parks on them.   5. Photo albums/frames ...

8. Reusable totes Reusable totes are one of my favorite things to bring home from any of my travels. They’re just practical and remind me of sweet memories of the places I purchased them. Whether you are taking them to the grocery store or the pool, having a Disney tote will surely give a little more magic to your everyday.   ...