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6. Enjoy the Most Popular Attractions First Unless you are highly motivated to minimize walking and backtracking, please resist the urge to just experience attractions in the order you come to them.  I would also caution you against running to your favorite ride first unless it’s also one that develops a long line quickly.  I love the PeopleMover and Journey ...

4. Know Disney Transportation Part of your plan should also involve knowing how you’ll get to your destination. Familiarize yourself with the Disney transportation system and have an idea of how long it might take you to get to the park in the morning.  Know whether your restort has only bus access, or whether walking or taking a boat or monorail ...

2.  Arrive Early “Rope drop” is Disney lingo for a park’s opening.  If you arrive at least 30 minutes before park opening (closer to 45 if you’re traveling at the very busiest times) you’ll find yourself ahead of the crowds with the ability to experience the park’s most popular attractions before long lines form. 3.  Have a Daily Plan in ...

There is nothing that makes us cringe more than to hear about a family who “barely rode anything” because the wait times were so long.  Having travelled to Walt Disney World during some of the busiest times (Easter week and mid-summer), we can honestly assure you that you do not have to spend all day waiting on long lines.  Follow ...

Crowd Calendar There are good times to go to Disney World, and there are better times to go to Disney World. Obviously, if you’re able to go when the parks are less busy, that would make for a better experience. It also makes a difference financially, since prices for park tickets, resort rooms, and even food go up significantly during ...

We have received word from WDW News Today that guests are being polled about the interest in a Star Wars resort experience at Walt Disney World.  The experience would be a luxury experience that would be designed like you are staying on a star ship from Star Wars.  This “resort” would also be attached to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  The poll ...

7. Flag Retreat Held each day, guests are invited to the flag retreat in the center of Town Square.  Depending on sunset, the time varies, so be sure to consult the Times Guide.  What we love the most about the flag retreat is that guests who have served in the armed services are invited to participate in the ceremony and ...

6. Main Street Windows The windows along Main Street tell the story of the men and women who helped Disney World come to fruition. Be sure to look up for familiar names to the Disney World story. You can also find information about the Main Street windows on-line so you can understand the stories and the history of the park ...

5. Restaurants At the end of Main Street, U.S.A., there are two great restaurants – one counter service and one table service. On the left hand side, guests will find Casey’s Corner which features a variety of hot dogs and other traditional American fare – they are definitely inventive with toppings on their hot dogs – guests will also love ...

4. The Confectionary No trip into or out of the Magic Kingdom is complete without a stop at the Confectionary. We love watching the Cast Members make the delectable treats that are for sale inside of the shop. We also have to grab a treat whenever we are inside of the shop – be it a marshmallow rice treat covered ...