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Resort Tips 70. It may take a while to get your checked luggage from the Magical Express. Be sure that you keep necessities in a carry-on bag. (Maybe even your swimsuit!) 71. Use LaundryView.com to check on the status of resort washing machines before you lug your laundry down. 72. Call the front desk to request a wake up call ...

Transportation Tips 60.Car seats are not permitted on Disney’s Magical Express. They must be stowed in the cargo hold. 61.Depending on where you’re going on Disney property, it could take you up to 45 minutes to navigate transportation during peak seasons. It’s unavoidable, but you will need to account for the time if you’ve got reservations. 62. The monorail is ...

Dining Tips 50. When making Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs), begin with your most-wanted, not the first chronologically. Enlist help from other party members at the 180 day mark for the best chances of getting all your  reservations.  51. Disney allows food and non-alcoholic beverages to be brought into the parks. Pack a lunch and snacks to save time and money. ...

Kid Tips 39. Kids under three years old enjoy both free park admission and free buffet access! 40. Use Rider Swap for rides that have a height restriction. Cast members at the ride entrance will give those waiting out with the little one(s) a special Fast Pass so big people can all ride without waiting twice. 41. Use a sticker ...

Park Tips 25. Arrive early for lowest lines. Make your first stop a popular attraction that you were unable to reserve FastPasses for. 26. Have your bags open to streamline the security process. 27. Some queues are worth standing in. For example, Dumbo, Seven Dwarves, and Winnie the Pooh, all have fun activities in line, so you may want to ...

Packing Tips 13. Don’t forget all charging cords for your electronics. It’s also a good idea to have a portable battery charger in you park bag. 14. Apps to download on your smartphone: My Disney Experience (of course), White Noise app for the hotel, interactive games to play while waiting in lines (such as Charades for Kids or Disney Trivia). ...

Here’s everything you ever wanted to know to have the very best Walt Disney World vacation possible. It’s our ultimate 101 Magical Tips list, broken up into categories to use as a handy reference guide. Planning Tips 1. Plan early, but be flexible if you can. If a new discount comes out during your trip dates, just call and Disney ...

10. The Kitchen Sink You know the saying. ‘save the best for last’?  The Kitchen Sink is what Beaches and Cream is most known for.  This sundae is literally served in an old school, king-sized sink!  It includes 8 (yes, you read that correctly) scoops of whatever flavors of ice cream you wish, fudge, butterscotch, strawberry, pineapple, and peanut butter ...

9. Sundaes Continuing on in our dessert adventure, we’ve reached the next best option, the sundaes.  Beaches and Cream offers some of the most eccentric and unique sundaes on the Walt Disney World property.  Classics like brownie a la mode, banana splits, strawberry shortcake, seven-layer chocolate cake a la mode, and old fashioned sundaes topped with the works are all ...

7. Malt Shakes OK, so remember I mentioned the desserts here are a fan favorite?  The shakes are one of the reasons they’re so loved.  Guests can enjoy ice cream floats with a choice of soda as well as classic malts and shakes made with your favorite ice cream and topped off with a heaping swirl of whipped cream and ...