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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

7. Use Rider Switch For the “big” rides (those with a height restriction), one adult can stay out with the little one(s) while the other rides. Then the waiting adult can get a special FastPass ticket to avoid a second wait. See the cast member BEFORE the first adult rides.   

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

8. Split or Bring Meals Save money at lunch time by having kids split meals and then plan on stopping for a snack later. The portion sizes, even on kids meals, are usually pretty generous. We also like to pack a light picnic lunch then buy a fun afternoon snack—it saves time and money!   

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

9. Pop for Popcorn Buckets One of the most economical moves you can make in my opinion is a refillable popcorn bucket. Not only is it a great snack and a fun souvenir, refills are available for the length of your stay for super cheap!     

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

10. Don’t Buy Water Bottles of water are overpriced. Cups of ice water are free at counter service restaurants. End of story.   

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

11. Stay Late As it gets closer and closer to closing time, the weather gets cooler and the crowds get lighter. That means that staying late can be some of your most pleasant park hours! Plus, you DO NOT want to miss the nighttime spectaculars (fireworks) at Disney. Yes, they’re late (that’s why you should practice #12), but they’re worth

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

12. Afternoon Break Especially for families with small children, it’s really important to have some downtime in the afternoon. Kids can’t be expected to get up early AND stay up late and still maintain a good attitude. Heading back to the resort for a little nap is not wasting time—it’s a strategy for making your time more magical.    

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

13. Character Meal Timing Character meals are magical—be sure to put at least one on your itinerary. Timing is everything though. You’ll save money by doing a character meal at breakfast or lunch rather than dinner. (Sometimes up to 35%!) Plus, a midday break in the A/C can be a really smart idea. Which brings us to another top shared tip

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

14. Money Saving Tips It’s easy to see why these tips are shared so often! Some favorites: buy Disney gift cards at Target and save 5% on them with your REDcard, watch Costco for discounted tickets, and visit during non-peak times such as January and September.   

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

15. Go Early It’s always best to arrive a few (like 15) minutes before park opening. Not only can you get better parking and easier security clearance, you can also be one of the first in line for a popular ride. (We call it the “rush ride.”) Plus, at Magic Kingdom you can enjoy the welcome show!   

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Our 15 Most Popular Disney World Tips Ever!

If you’re a Disney Fanatic, you most likely have friends that regularly ask you for your best Disney vacation tips. We certainly do!  One of the perks of being a part of our magical Disney Fanatic community is that you get constant access to the hottest and latest tips. So when your friends are planning their Disney trip, you can just sha

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