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8 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Trip to Walt Disney World

Half the fun of taking a trip to Walt Disney World is in the planning! You get to count down to your magical vacation while making sure it’s as perfect as possible. Because Walt Disney World is comprised of four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs and several resorts, it can be a little overwhelming when you first start planning.

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

1. Wait until after park close to leave This is something not a ton of people do, which makes it one of the best tips to give a rookie. There’s always a mad dash to leave the park as soon as it closes because the attractions close and don’t let anyone else get in line. However, merchandise locations don’t close right away and, on top of t

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

2. Make fastpasses in advance If you have your heart set on riding a particular attraction, getting your fastpasses in advance is the best way to make sure you experience it. Sometimes you might not be able to find fastpasses for certain attractions because they’re already all booked up, but it doesn’t hurt to keep checking as people can

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

3. Making dining reservations in advance Few things sting more than having your heart set on eating somewhere in particular and not being able to because it’s completely booked and by reservation only. The best way to avoid this is to make a reservation in advance. Most dining locations recommend that you make a reservation 180 days in ad

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

4. Lines are shorter during fireworks/parades If fireworks and parades aren’t your thing, you can get on rides with a way shorter wait time! Other than really early in the morning and really late at night, the time during a fireworks show or parade tends to be a slower wait time period for some rides. It isn’t always guaranteed, but it’s

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

5. Avoid congested areas of the park by having a times guide handy Have you ever gotten stuck in a traffic jam because a show just let out or a parade just ended? This can easily be avoided by having a times guide handy and knowing what time and where shows are taking place. This is especially helpful in Magic Kingdom, which has a daytime

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

6. Take advantage of extra magic hours If you’re staying on property, take advantage of those extra magic hours that you get! Having an extra hour in the park either before it opens or after it closes gives you an opportunity to do popular attractions with a shorter wait time and helps you fit more activities into your day. This is one of

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

7. Wear a celebration button for great interactions There’s always a reason to celebrate, and celebrations are even better at Walt Disney World! Grab a celebration button and let people know what you’re celebrating, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or something else! Cast members love chatting with people who have celebration buttons

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7 Tips Cast Members Always Share with Rookies

No one is better equipped to help a Disney rookie than a cast member. Cast members go through extensive training to learn not only their role and their area, but also to learn about the Walt Disney World resort as a whole. They are chock full of knowledge and love helping guests who may not know everything there is to know. Here are seven

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8 Benefits of Staying at the Port Orleans Resorts

1. Overall Value Both resorts are classified as moderate resorts, so they offer a good value with a fantastic experience.  Rooms tend to be slightly more expensive at French Quarter because it is a smaller resort, so supply is somewhat limited.  Given all of the other perks offered by the resort, these two resorts should be on the top of

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