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Top 3 Cost-Saving Tips for Disney Pin Trading

2.  Discount Pins Disney never puts thing on sale or clearance in the parks, so the price you see is the price that you’re going to pay while it is in the parks.  However, Disney does remove specialty-seasonal or discontinued merchandise and send that to the Disney Character Warehouses.  These stores are found at the nearby outlet malls i

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Top 3 Cost-Saving Tips for Disney Pin Trading

1. Multi-Pin Packs/Mystery Packs At most gift shops, guests can purchase individual pins, but they can also purchase multi-pin packs.  These packs are usually centered around a theme (I worked for the better part of the year to find all of the Disney characters at classic Disney attractions).  Guests can purchase on of these boxes that co

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

14. Advanced Dining Reservations Eating is a big deal at Epcot. Foodies will delight in the incredible restaurant options in the World Showcase. Whether it’s sushi in Japan or steak in Canada, there’s something for everyone. But many of the most popular restaurants fill up quickly, so you’re going to want to get your advanced dining reser

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

13. FastPass+ reservations There aren’t a ton of experiences you need to FastPass+ at Epcot, but there are a few that can develop very long lines. “Frozen Ever After,” “Soarin’ Around the World,” and “Test Track” routinely post wait times of over an hour. Unfortunately, these three rides are all “top tier” experiences in the tiered FastPa

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

12. Snacks Disney allows food to be brought into the parks, so you can bring snacks or even meals with you to Epcot. You can save a lot of time and money by grabbing some quick snacks from your bag while you’re going from place to place. This is especially good for little ones, who sometimes get hungry RIGHT NOW and may not be happy with

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

11. Hat While those Mickey ears sure are fun, they don’t do much to protect you from the sun. A hat with a brim that covers your ears and neck and shades your eyes is a great choice for a sunny day at Epcot. You’ll be much more comfortable if you aren’t squinting, and you’ll protect your skin as well. Consider a “crushable” hat, so you ca

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

10. Comfortable Shoes As I’ve said, Epcot is a huge park, and you’re going to be doing a lot of walking. Comfortable shoes are essential! An Epcot day is not the time to try out new shoes or wear pinchy, strappy sandals because they look cute with your outfit. Stick to tried and true walking shoes so you don’t end up with sore feet or pai

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

9. Wipes Sticky hands after that ice cream cone from France or the school bread from Norway? A quick and easy solution is a package of baby wipes. You can clean hands, faces, dirty tables, and even some spills on clothing with them. Wipes are especially helpful if you have children, but I find that I use them for myself, too. They’re defi

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

8. Hand Sanitizer Over 11 million people visit Epcot each year, and unfortunately some of them will bring germs with them. You’re going to be touching so many surfaces that others have touched – door handles, ride restraints, hand rails – that you really want to clean your hand from time to time, especially before you eat. While soap and

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12 Things Disney Cast Members Recommend You Take Into Epcot

7. Water Bottle Dehydration is no fun. The best way to fight it is with water, and carrying a water bottle is a convenient and easy way to get enough to drink. Water bottles are sold in the parks, but they’re very expensive. You can save a bundle (and the planet) by bringing a reusable water bottle from home. Cups of water are available f

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