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Disney World Tips For Travelers

Posted by admin - 11/05/08 at 09:05:51 am

Walt Disney World is a huge resort and offers many things to do – and many things to buy. It’s certainly not the sort of place you can visit without some planning, because you will miss some of the fascinating events and also some of the Disney World discounts and savings that can mean more fun. These tips can help you make your Disney World vacation more fun and easier on the wallet:

* Walt Disney World parks usually open every day at 9:00 am and close between 6:00 p.m. and midnight depending the season. You will want to plan to be in the doors as early as you can and you might want to plan to be in the park until closing to get the most value for your money and to see the most.

*Busy season at Disney World runs from mid-February to August and again from Christmas Day to New Years Day. Slower times include January, September, October and November. In the fall, there are often rain showers, so bring a plastic rain jacket. Keep in mind, too, that Tuesday is often busiest, and Friday and Sunday are often least crowded. Plan ahead if you want to beat the crowds. Many theme parks are less crowded after 4:00 as well. The one exception is Epcot, which is less crowded in the morning.

*Find out when parades are occurring, even if you do not want to see the parade. Parade time is a good time to hop on the most coveted rides, as more guests will be watching the parade and lines for the rides will be shorter. Consult the attraction boards in each park to see which rides have the longest and shortest waiting times.

*Choose hotels carefully. Hotels that are not part of the Disney resorts will often offer package deals that include Disney tickets and a rental car. Disney accommodations are often all-inclusive and can end up saving you money. Plan ahead and determine what each hotel stay includes.

*Bring your favourite candles with you. They can freshen up a stuffy room (important in the summer months) and, unlit, they keep the clothes in your suitcase smelling fresh. I prefer Trapp candles but choice is of course up to you.

*Consider getting The Magic Kingdom Club card. You can purchase the card, although many companies, employers, unions, and credit unions offer the card for free. The card offers you discounts and some free gifts at the Disney resort.

* Schedule character meals during less popular times (i.e. not 11:00am to 1:00pm or 5:00pm to 8:00pm). Character meals are normal breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that feature Disney characters. By making reservations for off-peak hours, your children will be able to get more attention from the characters and more individual photo opportunities.

* Take the “Richard Petty Driving Experience” at the Walt Disney World Speedway. This experienced allows you to attend a class and then drive an actual NASCAR racecar.

*Bring the most comfortable and broken-in shoes you can. Disney World does involve walking around as well as lots of standing in line. If you have any difficulties walking and standing, do not hesitate to make use of the wheelchairs and other aids that Disney makes available.

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