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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    10. Not Preparing for Dining Reservations The transportation conundrum can apply on the way to dining reservations as well.  Make sure you understand transportation details surrounding your restaurant prior to the day of the reservation. Understanding the quickest way to travel from your resort (or the park you are in) to the restaurant i

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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    9. Forgetting Daypack Items Returning to the hotel to grab items you need in the park burns a lot of time.  Prevent this problem by making a list of the items you need in your daypack.  Do not set out for the parks in uncomfortable clothes or shoes.  It is not worth the risk of having to make an unexpected return back to your resort hotel

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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    8. Not Dividing and Conquering at Quick Service Counters Don’t fall behind during mealtimes as you wait for food in line and then wait for a table to become available.  Divide you party upon entering the quick service restaurant.  Send part of the family to scope out and snag a seat.  After bags and some family member are posted at the ta

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    7. Not Coordinating Bathroom Visits Yes, this is a strange tip.  However, it is an often overlooked factor that puts some guests behind during their park time.  When traveling with a group or small children, major time is saved when everyone visits the restroom at once.  This cuts down on the dead time that the rest of the group spends wa

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    6. Standing in Line to Buy Drinks All Day Opening an ice cold drink on a hot Florida day is so refreshing, but you can waste a lot of time standing in line for drinks during a Disney vacation.  My family loves to pack our own water bottles and soft drinks to save money and time in the parks.  If you do choose to purchase drinks in park, c

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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    5. Neglecting to Make Advanced Dining Reservations Why waste time sitting around at a Disney table service restaurant waiting for a table to open up when advanced dining reservations are a thing?  Waiting for a table service table seat at a restaurant you have no reservation at it a way guests fall behind on a Disney vacation.  Sure, adva

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    4. Not Budgeting for Transportation Time Almost every Disney morning that I have been late to the parks was a result of not budgeting for transportation time.  Generally speaking, Disney buses, boats, monorails etc. run on time and are a super-efficient way to reach the magic.  The reality is sometimes large crowds mean transportation fil

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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    3. Sleeping In There may be a day or two on your vacation that you are so exhausted, sleeping in is worth the missed park time.  However, one of the easiest ways to fall behind in the parks is to sleep in repeatedly.  While you may not choose to arrive at “rope drop” or park opening each day, you should aim to arrive within half an hour o

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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    2. Not Scheduling Fast Passes Prior to Your Vacation The easiest way to fall behind at Walt Disney World is neglecting to schedule fast passes as soon as possible.  Oftentimes, this is a result of late vacation planning or waiting as late as possible to save for a Disney vacation and buy the tickets.  In the interest of getting the most f

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    10 Ways You Can Fall Behind on a Disney Vacation

    1. Rental Lines If you cannot carry a scooter, wheelchair or stroller from home, there is no problem renting one in the park.  You should know that bringing any of these items with you, allows you to skip the rental line and dash right toward the attractions at park opening.  Packing your own stroller or scooter will ensure you do not fal

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