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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

18.  Souvenirs It has been said that everything at Disney begins with a line and ends with a cash register, LOL!  Seriously, shopping at Disney is a big part of the fun.  Budget some souvenir money for your family ($50-$100 per person?).  

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

17.  Enjoy your resort Your Disney hotel has a lot to offer, with restaurants, swimming, shopping, etc.  Make time to enjoy the “magic” at your hotel. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

16.  Nighttime activities DO NOT miss the nighttime activities in the parks!  The fireworks, parades and shows will likely be the highlight of your trip.   Illuminations at Epcot, Wishes at Magic Kingdom, 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

15.  Daily schedule If you go during the summer or holidays, the park hours will be extended.  Consider taking a mid-day break back at your hotel to swim and rest.  Winter hours are shorter and cooler temps make all-day touring more palatable. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

14.  Extra Magic Hours Almost every day, one of the Disney parks is open early or late for Disney hotel guests only. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

13.  Transportation If you stay at a Disney hotel, you can take free transportation all around Disney World, including buses, boats and monorails. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

12. Fastpass Fastpass is the Disney term for booking a time to experience the most popular rides and attractions with little or no wait.  You can book up to 3 per day per person (and even more when you’re done) up to 60 days before you go on My Disney Experience. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

11.  Understanding Disney World If you are picturing your local Six Flags, think again!  Disney World is like a large city (think San Francisco).  There are 4 major theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom), two waterparks, two shopping/dining/nightlife areas (Disney Springs and the Boardwalk), 5 golf course

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

10.  Character meals Disney characters abound at the parks and even some resorts.  The best and most efficient way to see your favorite characters is at a character meal.  There are many to choose from.  Select your favorite(s) and book with your other dining reservations. 

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Disney for Dummies – 20 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Disney World Vacation

9. Restaurants In most cases, Disney table service restaurants require advanced dining reservations (ADR).  You can book your dining reservations up to 180 days out from your vacation.  The most popular restaurants, such as Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table, book up quickly. 

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