Even if you’ve been to Walt Disney World 50 times, there are always new tricks and tips to make your trip more magical! Read on for a few of my favs!
- Always, always, ALWAYS arrive at least 30 minutes before a park’s scheduled opening. This is probably the most valuable tip. The parks are much less crowded first thing in the morning and you can get a lot done in those first few hours.
2. Bring Ziploc bags in a variety of sizes. Our favorite use is for our cell phones in case we get caught in a thunderstorm or as added protection on Splash Mountain or Kali River Rapids!
3. When crowds begin to thicken, have lunch, shop or go back to your resort for a swim or nap. Or sit and watch the parade. It’s a great time to take a break, be entertained and then head back out to the rides refreshed. The evening is also great time to enjoy much of the entertainment at the parks, moving at a slower pace than you did in the AM.
4. If you’re not interested in the parade, this is a great time to see/ride attractions with slightly shorter lines.
5. For theater attractions like Festival of the Lion King or Muppets 3-D people tend to push and elbow their way to the front in an effort to snag a good seat. What they find is that because they’re the first ones in, they’re the first to sit at the edges of the theater or so close to the front they aren’t able to enjoy the full effects. Hang back, relax and try to mix with the middle of the crowd. You’ll tend to get a much better seat this way.
6. Riding Splash Mountain, Dumbo and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the dark takes the ride to a whole new level!
7. Are there two lines for a ride? The left line is almost always shorter.
8. If you are leaving Magic Kingdom as a parade is in full swing or the fireworks have just let out, cut through the stores on the right side of the street (as you leave). They are connected and you’ll get through much faster.
9. Seeing everything at Walt Disney World is impossible. WDW does this for a reason. They want you to come back! So, stop. Savor. Enjoy each individual moment. Trying to fit it all in will make everyone crazy. Enjoy what you can and then on the way home you can plan your next visit!
10. Did I mention you should always arrive 30 minutes before a theme park’s scheduled opening? ALWAYS!
What’s YOUR favorite tip?
