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1.  Formulate a Plan Before setting foot in the park, think about what attractions you want to do, where you want to eat, characters you want to meet.  The Magic Kingdom has much to do and a lot of the attractions in the park are popular, so you don’t want to find yourself walking around and looking at a map ...

Visiting the most popular theme park in the world can be overwhelming, so it is imperative that before you head to the Magic Kingdom, you go armed with tips and tricks to get the most out of your experience!  Here are ten easy steps to help you get the most out of the Magic Kingdom!

9.  Illuminations No trip to Epcot is complete without staying for the nightly fireworks show, called Illuminations. Performed on the Seven Seas Lagoon in the World Showcase, you can watch it from anywhere around the lagoon. The best viewing spots fill up quickly and for bucket-list worthy viewing, you should grab a drink and a snack while you wait. They ...

8.  Fountains and lights One of our favorite things about Disney is how even the smallest details in the parks are magical. At Epcot, there are two splash pads and multiple fountains that will delight kids of all ages, especially on those humid Florida afternoons. As dusk falls and you’re waiting on Illuminations, find the fiber-optic lights in the concrete ...

7.  Club Cool Club Cool is one of those can’t-miss Epcot offerings. Nestled off to the side right before you head towards the World Showcase from Future World, you can try Coca-Cola products from around the world (for free!). It’s a great place to cool off for a few minutes and get a quick & refreshing drink.  

6.  Visiting during the holidays Christmas is a magical season at Disney, and we think it’s even more magical at Epcot because of the different holiday traditions of the countries represented in its World Showcase. You can see nightly candlelight processionals, usually led by a celebrity guest, and explore how countries around the world celebrate Christmas. You don’t want to ...

5.  Visiting during a festival In the fall, Epcot hosts the international Food and Wine Festival, where dozens of pop up vendors sell food and drink native to their country. In the spring, Epcot turns into a beautiful garden for the Flower and Garden festival. Both are incredible times to visit Epcot and see unique things that aren’t there during ...

4.  Eat (or drink) around the World Showcase One of our favorite games to play at Epcot is to eat our way through the World Showcase. We stop and get a small snack or appetizer at each pavilion as we browse the gift shops, watch films, or catch street performers putting on a show. From egg rolls in China to ...

3.  Watch the manatee feedings At Epcot’s The Seas pavilion, you can ride in a clamshell with Nemo and have a conversation with Crush, but did you know you can watch the marine biologists feed the manatees in the aquarium? If you time it correctly (it’s usually mid-afternoon) you can catch an informative and fun show as staff feeds the ...

2.  Character meal at Akershus Meeting all the princesses at Akershus is definitely on our bucket list. It’s a great way to get face time with the princesses, take some fun pictures and make memories that will last a lifetime. This is the most popular character meal and it doesn’t come cheap, so plan well in advance!