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20. The Convenience of Staying on the Property is Unmatched. Regardless of the size, age and preferences of your travel party the convenience of staying on the Walt Disney World property is a winner. Being able to arrive at the magic with minimal travel time and immerse yourself in the magic for your entire vacation is so relaxing. 19. Value ...

10.  Questions You May Not Want to Ask a Cast Member (your questions may end up on a Cast Member Blog with a title about goofy guest questions.  For instance, and these are actual questions that have been asked of cast members: What time is the 3 o’clock Parade? As fireworks are cracking and booming overhead—Is this the Fireworks Show? ...

9.  Ride or Attraction Lines Don’t be deceived by what looks like a short line, especially on the newer rides.  Read the Wait Time signs, which are updated regularly.  Disney has amazing interactive queue lines, but they can wind around for miles just beyond your line of sight.  **Big hint—visit the restroom before you get in line.**  

8.  Safe-D “Safe-D begins with me” is Disney’s safety motto.  When a cast member says, “Get off that fence,” or “for your safety and safety of those around you”, please do not sit, step, or climb on the handrails”, please do what they say.  They are not being inconsiderate; they just don’t want you to slip backwards and hit your ...

7.  No Food or Drink in Line You cannot drink or eat anything while you are in line at a ride or attraction, even if you had just purchased it.  As a cast member, it is their job to prevent any guest from having any food or beverage while in line.  The reason for this is that any accidental spills or ...

6.  Quick Tips If you have a stroller, tie a balloon to it so you can spot it from far away.  Don’t ask a human Disney character about current events or other questions that would cause them to break character, because they will not answer the question.   If you don’t like ice in your drink, mention it to the cashier when you ...

5.  Character Meet and Greets If your child has never met Disney characters, start with the small, cuddly ones, like Piglet, Pooh Bear, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, or Daisy.  Some of the bigger characters like Tigger, Goofy, Captain Hook, etc. might be a big scary to them.  It is hard on a Disney Character to deal with a small baby or ...

4.  Courtesy Cast members are there to welcome and assist guests in any way they can, but it is not a part of their job description to discipline your unruly children, or rude adults.  You can report to a cast member if someone breaks in line ahead of you, or if you feel someone is drunk and being loud and ...

3.  Holidays—School Holidays Seasonal holidays and school holidays, especially Christmas and Spring Breaks, are a crazy, crowded time to visit Walt Disney World.  All four theme parks and the two water parks are usually full, almost to capacity.  You can navigate these large crowds by taking advantage of your Fast Pass+ reservations.  Arrive at the Park of your choice early ...

2.  Have a Plan Cast members strongly suggest you get a Park Map and have your group or family members look it over, and in addition to your FastPass+ reservations, let everyone decide what rides, attractions, or shows they just can’t miss.  This saves a lot of time by knowing where you are going next, and also plan your rides ...