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10 Best Ways to Save BIG On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

10. Choose Value-Tier Accommodations WDW’s on-property hotels are categorized by different price levels and amenities. If the dollar amount of your trip has a higher priority than theming or ambience, I’d suggest that you book a simpler Disney hotel. True, staying off-site can save a couple of bucks, but if you have to factor in the cost

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10 Best Ways to Save BIG On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

While Walt Disney World is the most magical of vacation destinations, it is not (and never will be) the most cost-friendly. The majority of visitors have to partake in heavy duty budgeting before they can even start to think about a trip. Don’t lose heart though! There are several tips and tricks that can help you ease the financial blow

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

1. Plan Your Next Vacation Before You Leave Honestly, Walt Disney World is such an incredible place the only thing you will really need to worry about “surviving” is your departure.  Leaving Walt Disney World breaks the hearts of guests again and again.  Deal with the sadness by resort hopping during your free time to dream up which resor

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

2. Think Comfy When it comes to dressing at Walt Disney World think comfortable. No pair of cute shoes are worth a blister after walking all day and cooler clothes are a better option than tight or lined blouses or dresses for ladies. I love keeping it casual by snagging adorable Disney themed t-shirts from Etsy and in the parks to wear o

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

3. Pack Light for the Parks A large backpack straining your shoulders or a clunky cooler slapping your shins are sure-fire ways to get worn out and irritated fast during a Walt Disney World park day.  Packing light for the parks is key to surviving a Walt Disney World vacation.  Pack only what you need and store it carefully in a bag that

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

4. But Roll With the Punches Sure, planning is golden but every now and then unexpected mishaps or changes to the plan will arise.  Be willing to roll with the punches and adapt to things that may not be the most fun.  Look on the bright side and make the best of the situation.  Even a bad day at Walt Disney World is better than a regular

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

5. Plan As Much As Possible Before Your Vacation In fact, I would say that planning as much as possible prior to your vacation is a huge key to surviving a Walt Disney World vacation.  By booking as many details as possible and planning park days prior to your vacation, you can actually relax and enjoy your vacation after arrival. Careful

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

6. Make Your Park Plan Making and agreeing on a park plan with your travel group before you arrive at the parks will help the vacation go smoother.  Do not waste time snagging FastPass+ reservations for the first time as you enter the park, booking them in advance will ensure you see as many attractions as possible and reduce your wait ti

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

7. Escape the Heat The Florida heat can seem so unforgiving, prepare for the heat by packing the right sun gear and plan to escape the heat as needed.  Suffering from heat exhaustion in the name of seeing it all in the parks is not worth it.  Plan to make the most of cooler times of the day by arriving at rope drop or staying late after s

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10 Ways to Survive a Walt Disney World Vacation

8. Synchronize Park Prep. Times When you are traveling with a group or larger family, getting out the door in the morning to head to the park can be one of the biggest obstacles of the day.  Talk about morning departure times in a family meeting the night before and do as much prep work as possible the night before to ensure you make it o

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