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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

20. Don’t stress Even if it’s hot, your family is driving you crazy, and you’ve just spent five paychecks, don’t stress yourself out on vacation. You’re there to have a good time, and even the unpredictable Florida weather shouldn’t be a reason to get you down. Enjoy your trip!

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

19. Take your time So many guests rush through the park trying to hit as many rides as they possibly can. There is a lot more to see and do at Walt Disney World aside from rides, so be sure to slow down a bit and take everything in.

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

18. Plan for events Know what events will be taking place at Walt Disney World during your visit. Heading to Orlando during the marathon weekend in January? Expect lots of traffic going in and out of Walt Disney World. Visiting in the fall during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Know that the Magic Kingdom may close early to day-gue

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

17. Have a plan for if your group splits up My rule of thumb for reuniting with members of your party (should all cell phones be dead, or if a child is lost) is to meet at the front of the park. Guests who are separated with their parties would eventually be brought to Guest Relations (or Baby Care), so it might be easier to plan on one o

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

16. Check on refurbishment schedules before your trip If your next trip will be your only trip to Walt Disney World in the foreseeable future, and you are determined to experience a certain attraction, check beforehand to be aware of any kinds of refurbishments that might be taking place. Better to choose a different time of year to visit

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

15. Pack wisely Check up on what the weather will be like during your trip and pack accordingly. Don’t forget that in the winter months you may actually find yourself wishing you had a sweatshirt or jacket, and in the summer months you might find yourself caught in daily thunderstorms.  

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

14. Skip bottled water One tip I always use when visiting Walt Disney World is to never purchase bottled water. At about $3 a bottle, the cost can quickly add up, especially when paying for multiple family members. Opt for cups of free tap water from quick service restaurants instead.  

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

13. Read up on guest services Disney has a number of services that some guests do not even know about. Know what kinds of services are available to make your trip more relaxed and convenient. For instance, if you’re traveling with an infant, know what the park’s Baby Care stations offer and where to find them. I also think it is helpful t

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

12. Look for deals outside of Disney Outside of Disney, you can sometimes find deals on Disney vacations at places like AAA, Undercover Tourist, and Orbitz. Even using airline miles from a credit card can make the cost of a Disney vacation a little less painful. Just make sure the deals you’re using are legitimate– I would not sugge

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An Expert’s Guide to Walt Disney World: 20 Tips

11. Plan for shopping with kids One of the most stressful parts of any vacation for adults is thinking about how to handle the situation when nearly every attraction ends in a gift shop and the kids want to buy everything they see. Each parent has a different way of handling this, from allowing the kids one souvenir each, to setting aside

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