13 Quick Tips For First Time Guests At Walt Disney World:
- Fastpass+ are worth setting up prior to your trip (and Dining Reservations).
- There will still be lines, and waiting.
- Celebration button are free (for Birthday, Anniversary, 1st Visit, etc.).
- Mickey Ears are a great souvenir that can be worn the length of your trip.
- Pin trading is a fun activity and inexpensive souvenirs (buy them used beforehand)
- Bring a retractable Sharpie and bring or buy an autograph book (or object) for autograph collecting.
- Be prepared for long bus lines after fireworks shows.
- Photopass photographers (at their discretion) will take a picture with your own camera if you ask.
- Grab the classic photo in front of Cinderella’s Castle, Main St USA Magic Kingdom.
- Disney Springs has expanded and is still a free outdoor shopping and dining area with lots to see & do.
- Disney’s Boardwalk is another free area to walk around with shopping and dining.
- Gum is not sold within any of the Disney Parks.
- Not every minute has to be planned, allow free time to relax and explore.
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Another great tip for any time is you can request water from a vendor, kiosk, eatery, etc. and it is given in a cup with ice at no charge.