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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

1. Be Flexible No matter how much time you spend preparing and planning your trip, things will naturally unfold based on many factors. If you have to change or alter your plans, don’t panic. Having an open mind and being flexible is your key to a successful trip. Don’t fret over the small stuff and try to take it one step at a time. You m

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

2. Arrive Early Arriving at the parks early is ideal. Crowds gradually increase every hour the park is open. However, if you get there about 30 minutes before the park opens, you can bee-line it to any ride or attraction you desire! Going through security can take time, so arriving early will provide you more time in the parks having fun.

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

3. Check Wait Times Thanks to the My Disney Experience app, you can check wait times throughout the day. This will help you plan out your stay and hit up the rides and attractions at the best time. Wait times fluctuate depending on the time of day, so it’s best to check it frequently.

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

4. Don’t Eat During Rush Hours Try to catch your meals at optimum times. If you plan to eat on the early side, aim for before 11:30 A.M. or after 2:30 P.M. If you want to eat a bit later, try to get something before 5 P.M. or after 8 P.M. The restaurants at the parks tend to fill up quick, so don’t forget about your hotel dining options a

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

5. Stay For the Latest Parade There are typically a few different parades at each park on a daily basis. At the Magic Kingdom, the night parade is usually presented twice. If you want to avoid crowds, try and stay for the latest one. By this time, most people have already left the park, especially those with young children. It’s definitel

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

6. Avoid Leaving Parks At Closing Time Everyone scurries out of the parks at closing time. If you want to avoid the late-night crowds, consider leaving on the early side or hang back for a bit. The monorails, buses, and ferry boats will be crammed with people going back to their hotels. Avoiding the exit rush and leave at a different time

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

7. Take Breaks Sometimes a break is necessary. Unfortunately, crowds are unavoidable here. When the crowds become unbearable, use that time to relax or go over your daily plans. If you’ve had enough of the parks for the time being, consider going back to your hotel for a swim or do some shopping. There are plenty of things to do here, so

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

8. Avoid Peak Season All major holidays and any time school’s out is crowded here. If you want to avoid some serious crowds, it’s best to avoid peak season all together. The time between the week after Thanksgiving and the week before Christmas is actually one of the least crowded times of the year, so you can still enjoy the holiday fest

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

9. Reserve FastPasses in Advance This may seem obvious, but don’t forget to make your FastPass+ selections ahead of your stay! It’s super convenient because you can make your reservations online or on the My Disney Experience app. Resort guests have up to 60 days prior to arrival to make their selections and those staying offsite have up

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10 Tips and Tricks For Beating the Crowds at Walt Disney World

10. Utilize Extra Magic Hours As a resort guest, you can count on many perks. One of them is the ability to enjoy additional time at Disney World parks. On select days, Extra Magic Hours extend park hours so that guests can stay longer than standard opening or closing time. This eliminates large crowds, which significantly decreases attra

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