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

8.  Dining Disney World has dozens of table service and counter service restaurants and snack locations.  You will NOT go hungry!  Plus, Disney food is a step above your local theme park.  

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

7.  When to go/crowds Basically, when school is out, the parks will be crowded and vice versa.  Plus, central Florida is HOT(!) from late spring to early fall.  The rest of the year is mild temps. If you are traveling during the busy season at Disney, try to get into the parks at open in the morning.  This will help ensure that you get in

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

6.  How many days? To get the most out of a Disney World vacation, you need 5-8 days.  The Magic Kingdom and Epcot are best experienced over two days for each.  Disney ticket prices are structured so that the more days you play, the less you pay per day! 

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

5.  Where to stay? Seriously consider staying at a Disney resort hotel.  There are many advantages including: being closer to the parks, extra hours in the parks and free transportation to all Disney World has to offer.  On the other hand, if you are doing more than Disney on your vacation (Sea World, Universal, the beach), staying offsit

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

4.  Drive or fly? Will you drive or fly?  If you drive, know that Disney roads and highways are clearly marked and parking is free for Disney hotel guests.  If you fly into the Orlando International Airport, consider using Disney’s Magical Express bus service to and from your Disney hotel.  It’s free and fun!

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

3.  Travel agent Consider using a Disney-certified travel agent like MickeyTravels to book and plan your trip.  In most cases, there is no cost to you (Disney pays them).  Experienced travel agents can be a great help in saving you money and helping you plan.

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

2.  My Disney Experience Once you book your vacation, download the My Disney Experience (MDE) app on your device and/or go to www.mydisneyexperience.com.  There you can view your reservation and make plans for your trip.

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

1.  Planning Did you know you can book your Disney vacation a year (or even more) before you go.  This is a great way to pay off your vacation before you go.   Pay a little every week or month.  Once you’re there, you can relax and enjoy your vacation.  Plus, you can scour the internet and Disney World guidebooks for information and tips.

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