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13. Staying at a Disney Resort Hotel – Walt Disney World Resort If you aren’t lucky enough to live near Walt Disney World Resort, then consider staying here during your visit. Not only does it mean a longer stay, you’ll enjoy a “whole new world” of magic.

14. Toy Story Land – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land hasn’t arrived yet, but when it does it will be one of the most unmissable areas in the whole resort. Even if you’re more like Sid than Andy, it will see your spirits “reach for the sky”.

15. Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A., Magic Kingdom Park If there’s anything as charming as Main Street, U.S.A., it’s this magical locomotive. And it isn’t just a great way to land-hop, either, as you’ll be taken to places you wouldn’t even see in the park itself.

16. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire – Marketplace, Disney Springs You might not be a Star Wars fan, but Disney Springs’ ground-breaking virtual reality adventure is a must. It comes at an extra cost and requires advanced booking, but it’s a priceless experience.

17. Cinderella Castle Experiences – Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom Park While it’s technically only the centerpiece for Magic Kingdom Park, it’s the most iconic site in the entire resort. Whether it’s a selfie, a walk-through or one of the illumination shows, be sure to ingratiate yourself with Cinderella Castle.

18. Favorite Character Interactions – Disney Parks  You’ll be “eternally regretful” if you miss out on Character Greetings with your favorite Disney pals. Download the My Disney Experience app to keep a track on their times and whereabouts.

19. Night-time Illuminations – Disney Parks  Night-time illuminations like Once Upon a Time are among some of the most traditional Walt Disney World Resort shows. Enjoying the resort by day is one thing, but seeing it lit up at night is something else entirely.

20. Pandora – The World of Avatar – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Visiting this incredible alien world in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is simply a no-brainer. Even if the movie Avatar wasn’t for you, this unique environment has to be seen to be believed.

If you miss certain things at Walt Disney World Resort, you might think “Hakuna Matata”. But if you’re more likely to cry like Boo, make sure these 20 experiences form the “bare necessities” of your itinerary.

1. Prioritize Walt Disney World vacation rookies need to know how to prioritize and plan to ensure they have the best possible vacation.  By planning your FastPass+ tickets ahead to ensure access to must see attractions for your family, you reduce the risk of leaving the park feeling like you missed something. Speaking of missing something, it may turn out ...