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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

1. Make fastpasses ahead of time—not in the parks I’ve seen a multitude of people get to the parks a few hours after park open and be mad that they can’t get certain fastpasses. If there is a particular ride you want a fastpass for, your best shot at getting it is to make your selections ahead of time using the My Disney Experience app. I

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

2. Dress for a theme park While I know it is tempting to wear super cute outfits and shoes with little to no support so you can get the perfect Instagram photo, you’ll come to regret that later in the day when you’re overly hot and your feet are killing you. There are plenty of ways to be comfortable and cute when going to Disney, whether

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

3. Make dining reservations in advance If there’s a particular restaurant you want to dine at, you’ll want to make your reservations in advance in order to avoid having to wait a long time to get a table once you get to the park. Many of the more popular restaurants tend to not have tables available unless you’ve made a reservation, so bo

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

4. Get spots for parades/shows early While I am not the type to get a spot for parades or shows hours in advance, I will secure a place about 30-45 minutes beforehand and it normally works out pretty well for me. If you’re trying to see a popular show, such as Fantasmic! or Happily Ever After, you definitely won’t want to wait until the l

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

5. Cast members are your best resource Being a former cast member myself, I can tell you that cast members are truly your best resource while in the parks and you should absolutely utilize them! Whether you need directions to your next attraction or you want to know what time another park closes, they are there to assist you and almost al

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

6. Take breaks Because you feel so pressed for time, your instinct will be to do things one right after the other with no breaks in between except for food. However, this is a good way to burn out quickly, which will leave you with little energy come nightfall. Give yourself breaks in between, even if it’s just to sit with a snack and wat

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

7. Check closures and refurbishments beforehand Nothing ruins a park day more than finding out your favorite ride is down for refurbishment or, even worse, has been closed for one reason or another. It’s always a good idea to check out what has closed since you last visited or what rides will be undergoing refurbishments and when. There a

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

8. Bring a bag Growing up, I never wanted to bring a bag to amusement parks because it meant having to get a locker for the day or having to put my bag on the side while I went on rides and praying no one would touch it. However, Disney is different—the rides are designed to allow you to safely bring your bag along and it won’t hinder you

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8 Park Tips From Someone Who Has Done it All at Disney

I have been an annual passholder for Walt Disney World for nearly four years now. Over this amount of time, I have experienced everything the parks have to offer, from entertainment to food to attractions. Getting to watch the parks evolve is both heartbreaking and exhilarating, and going so often has allowed me to devise a handful of tip

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15 Tantalizing Treats Your Family Will Love At Disney World Parks

1. Minnie’s Bake Shop Cookies (Most WDW Gift Shops) Don’t be fooled by this pre-packaged dessert. These thick, buttery cookies (studded with hunks of chocolate and nuts) are made fresh and should be eaten within 1-2 weeks of your purchase. However; when you take your first bite, you won’t have the willpower to put it back down. Trust me.

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