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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    4. Buy Memory Maker. Memory Maker is a unique digital service offered by Disney that allows you to have all of your ride photos and PhotoPass pictures in one convenient place. Once you’re home, you can edit those photos, add decorative borders and print them. It costs around $169, but it’s worth the money not to have to worry about your p

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    5. You can never take too many photos. Take all the pictures you want while on vacation at Disney World. There are so many things you’ll want to remember once you’re home. Make the most of the beauty and magic in the parks. Take pictures of your family together in the parks. And be sure to take photos of Cinderella Castle and other park i

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    6. Drink lots of water. Be sure you’re drinking enough water while enjoying all the excitement, laughter and family fun in the parks. People can become dehydrated very quickly. Water is free at every counter service restaurant. Ask for it and drink up!

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    7. Plan a family rest day. It’s a good idea to take a day away from the parks during your week or so of vacation. Check out your resort hotel—there are always activities offered right there at your resort. Go swimming. Have dinner with your family at a restaurant at your resort or catch a Disney bus and head to Disney Springs for the day.

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    8. You are the only one who knows if your child is old enough. “Is my child old enough for Disney?” I see this question asked of vacation panelists. I see blogs on this topic, and I read this question in the form of posts on Facebook. You are the expert on your child. How do you think your child will handle the “busy-ness” of a vacation a

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    9. Head to the “mountains” early. If you like the mountains at Magic Kingdom—Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom—head to those attractions first thing in the morning. The lines for the mountains grow very long as the hours go by.

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    10. Don’t expect babies and toddlers to make it without napping. If you bring a baby or a toddler into the parks, just know that forgoing the usual naps and rest times will more than likely have negative consequences on your trip. Be sure to take time to head back to your resort hotel to rest and allow your little ones to nap. It’s almost

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    11. Don’t overlook the “old” attractions. In the world of Disney, nothing is ever old. It’s only classic. And often, it’s the classics that are the best. That’s true for Disney movies, and it can be true of the classic attractions in the parks. Don’t skip them simply because they are nearly 50 years old. Take the time to experience the at

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    12. It’s crowded, but that’s ok. Peak times at Disney World can be extremely crowded, but your positive attitude and a little planning will help to soften the blow. Be sure to book your FastPass+ times early and make use of all three of them each day. This will lessen the time you wait in queues for at least those three attractions. Keep

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    Top 20 Walt Disney World Survival Tips

    13. Don’t get to the parks at noon each day. Yes, you’re on vacation, and you’re probably excited about not having to wake up at 5:00 a.m. and get ready for your commute into the office. But if you sleep in each day of your trip, you could miss nearly half of the time you have in the parks. Sleep in a few times, but not every day! The par

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