25 Tips For Your First Trip To Walt Disney World

Here are 25 Tips For Your First Trip To Walt Disney World:

1. No need to buy water you can go to anywhere they serve fountain drinks and ask for a cup of ice water for free – Ashley

2. Don’t try to do it all. Just enjoy what you are able to do. – Tonya

3. Buy ponchos to take to the park before you go. – Jessica

4. Plan at least 2 days at the Magic Kingdom, there is just too much for one day. – Jessica

5. If you’re on the Disney Dining plan go to character meals. It is way better then waiting in lines inside the park. My kids loved having them come to us and sign autographs and take pictures. – Trisha

6. Use the PhotoPass photographers – they will even take pics of you with your own camera! – Kerry

7. Write your number on the back of your celebration button in permanent marker and teach your child if you get lost to go to a cast member and tell them your numbers on the back of the button. – Christina

8. If you stay on property, your items purchased in the park will be delivered to your resort the next afternoon. – Jessica

9. Pick up your souvenirs from the Target close to Walt Disney World. – Amanda

10. Bring your own glo stix for the evening entertainment. Your kids will love them and you can even bring extra for them to pass out to other kids. – Charlie

11. Wear comfy shoes! Break them in before you get to Disney. – Chelsea

12. Bring 2 pop up hampers- 1 for clothes and 1 for shoes!- Jessica

13. Start planning now- the earlier, the better! Make your dining reservations 180 days out. Even if you don’t know know when you’re going, just start reading information on Disney. – Karen

14. If you have good credit and can pay off your credit card each month get a Disney Credit card. Use it instead of other methods of paying you end up with 1% back on each dollar you spend. IF you cannot pay it off each month DON’T do it. the interest is about 25% which is too high. It is interest free for 6 months for your trip paid with the card. You must make monthly payments on it. – Stella

15. Put all spending money on a gift card; helps with your budget! – Jessica

16. Take time to trade pins. You will meet some great Disney employees, the pins are cheap souvenirs, and you can learn a lot of tips and tricks from these great people! – Ammy

17. Don’t stress about saving stuff for your next visit. I’ve been over 50 times, and yet there are STILL things I have never done. It’s easy to want to do everything your first time around. Not going to happen. So don’t stress yourself out. Save some stuff to entice you to return, and encourage you to plan another visit. – Colleen

18. Make the best of every situation. Something will go wrong but don’t let it ruin your trip. – Christel

19. Buy ponchos to take to the park before you go. – Jessica

20. Bring Ziplock bags of all sizes. They will come in handy. – Jennifer

21. Pack lightly for your day in the park. I see families with huge backpacks full of stuff. Unless you have small children, don’t bother. – Jackie

22. Crowds vary greatly so if you’re going during a peak time, make sure each person in your party gets to pick 3 must do attractions so everyone feels involved and no one is disappointed. – Jean

23. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Bus drivers know the shortest and best routes to all parks, resorts, etc. There are no stupid questions while visiting Disney. – Joanie

24. Portions at most counter service restaurants are generous, so 2 people can often eat off 1 plate. – Jackie

25. If you pass a bathroom, use it. There’s nothing worse than getting in line for a ride and suddenly having to go. – Christel

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