Part of the fun of a Disney World vacation is in the planning. Learn 7 ways To Get Excited For Your Disney Vacation with these tips and tricks.
1. Book Your Trip
Once your Disney vacation is booked, you have a countdown. Counting down is a fun way to anticipate a Disney trip. Making a homemade countdown makes for a fun craft time and a fun visual. Here are some Disney World Countdown Ideas for inspiration. Or download a Countdown App.
2. Watch Disney Movies
Having a Disney Movie Night every week up until your vacation is a fun way to countdown as well. Here is a nice list of 25 Disney Movies to watch before your Disney Vacation plus the rides or attractions at Disney World that go with each. Kick up your movie night a notch with Disney Themed Movie Nights.
3. Advanced Dining Reservations
At 180 days out (+ up to 10 days after), guests may book their ADR’s (advanced dining reservations). Prior to this look over menus and make a list of your top choices. Here are 7 Must Book ADR’s, and some of the best.
4. Fastpass+ Reservations
At 60 days out (those staying at a Disney Resort) and 30 days out (for those staying off-site), guests may book their Fastpass+ selections. Have everyone pick at least one top choice. Hardest to get Fastpass+ resevrations include Avataer – Flight of Passage, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Soarin and Frozen Ever After. Here are the Best Fastpass+ selections at WDW.
5. Dimes For Disney
Create a “Dimes for Disney” container, only saving dimes in one specific container. Decorate it for a fun visual. Check out Kristen B.’s Dimes for Disney container and Angie’s Dimes for Disney Report, where she shares how much when full!
6. Luggage
Buy new luggage for your trip. New luggage is practical and fun to buy. Bonus for Disney themed. Ways to save on luggage: Look for Disney Store’s Twice Upon a year sale, Kohl’s offering Kohl’s Cash back and discounts for Cardholders, Target Redcard save 5% off everyday purchase, check Amazon and buy a gift card through My Gift Cards Plus from Swagbucks.
7. Disney Food At Home
Consider cooking a Disney copy cat recipe at home prior to your trip to get excited for all the delicious Disney food.
Recipe Ideas:
- Copy cat Casey’s Corner Hotdog recipe
- Make your own Dole Whip recipe
- Make your own Grey Stuff recipe
- and many more!
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