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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

2. Pack First Aid There’s a little bit of Goofy in all of us; we all trip or get blisters or scuff our knuckles. Be ready with a small baggie of bandaids, ointment, and pain reliever. (We like chewable ibuprofen for kids, to avoid a liquid medicine leak.)  

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

3. Factor in Downtime Disney parks are super fun…but can also be super exhausting. Don’t push your crew too hard. It’s OK to rest, and you’ll all be better for it. Besides, you didn’t choose that awesome resort for nothing. 

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

4. Stay Up Late It would be seriously goofy to miss the best nighttime entertainment in (possibly) the entire world. Each park has its own amazing show of fireworks, lasers, music, and more. Plan to stay up late! Which leads me to my next point…

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

5. Use a Disney Vacation Planner If it’s all too overwhelming, enlist the help of an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. They’re incredibly helpful and their services are free! 

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

6. Make ADRs Advanced Dining Reservations are absolutely essential if you want to get in at Table Service restaurants. Unless you like wandering around hungry. (Although, in all fairness, it’s not a complete calamity—Quick Service restaurants around the parks serve excellent food.)

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

7. Don’t Overpack In your mind’s eye, picture Goofy’s car loaded down with everything in his house. You may think you need all that stuff too, but you don’t. Pack wisely using our The Best Disney Packing List Ever.   

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

8. Have a Line Plan It’s a fact: you’re going to wait in lines. (Even if you’re wearing a Goofy hat.) Make a list of interactive apps, plan some time-passing games (I Spy, 20 Questions, etc.), pack some small toys. Turn line time into fun family time. 

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

9. Download My Disney Experience All you need for goof-less moves inside the park. Wait times, restroom locations, showtimes, and more, all at your fingertips. So genius. 

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

10. Plan a Character Breakfast A Character Breakfast is not only a great start to your day, it’s also a strategic move. It can get you into the parks early or get you a prime parking spot at one of the resorts, depending on which venue you choose. Search Character Breakfast on our site for lots of recommendations. (Hint: Meet Goofy at Cap

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20 Goof-Proof Tips For Doing Walt Disney World Parks

11. Sign Up For Disney Visa Being a Disney Visa cardholder lets you earn Disney Reward dollars from your regular everyday purchases. That’s free money to use on your Disney vacation—no goofin’ around! Plus cardholders get perks like special character greeting areas in Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

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