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Walt Disney, the creative genius of all things Disney once said, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future”, and “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths…”  His words regarding Disneyland (“Disneyland will never be completed.  ...

1. Have Fun And yes, that’s a tip! A friend recently noted the amount of people she saw at Disney that looked miserable. Don’t let that be you! Choose to have fun, to laugh, and to enjoy your vacation, goofs and all. A good attitude is the way to ultimately goof-proof your Disney trip. There you go! A few hassle ...

2. Pack First Aid There’s a little bit of Goofy in all of us; we all trip or get blisters or scuff our knuckles. Be ready with a small baggie of bandaids, ointment, and pain reliever. (We like chewable ibuprofen for kids, to avoid a liquid medicine leak.)  

3. Factor in Downtime Disney parks are super fun…but can also be super exhausting. Don’t push your crew too hard. It’s OK to rest, and you’ll all be better for it. Besides, you didn’t choose that awesome resort for nothing. 

4. Stay Up Late It would be seriously goofy to miss the best nighttime entertainment in (possibly) the entire world. Each park has its own amazing show of fireworks, lasers, music, and more. Plan to stay up late! Which leads me to my next point…

5. Use a Disney Vacation Planner If it’s all too overwhelming, enlist the help of an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. They’re incredibly helpful and their services are free! 

6. Make ADRs Advanced Dining Reservations are absolutely essential if you want to get in at Table Service restaurants. Unless you like wandering around hungry. (Although, in all fairness, it’s not a complete calamity—Quick Service restaurants around the parks serve excellent food.)

7. Don’t Overpack In your mind’s eye, picture Goofy’s car loaded down with everything in his house. You may think you need all that stuff too, but you don’t. Pack wisely using our The Best Disney Packing List Ever.   

8. Have a Line Plan It’s a fact: you’re going to wait in lines. (Even if you’re wearing a Goofy hat.) Make a list of interactive apps, plan some time-passing games (I Spy, 20 Questions, etc.), pack some small toys. Turn line time into fun family time. 

9. Download My Disney Experience All you need for goof-less moves inside the park. Wait times, restroom locations, showtimes, and more, all at your fingertips. So genius.