Wear a Celebration Pin to get More Attention! (Disney World Tips – 21 of 365)

Are you celebrating something on your Disney World vacation? You can get a free pin (button) at your resort, or at any guest relations in the parks. Here are some buttons that they have available. They change year to year, but you can usually get “Happy Birthday”, “Happy Anniversary”, “Just Married”, “Just Engaged”, “1st Visit”, […]

See the Fireworks without being in the Magic Kingdom (Disney World Tips – 20 of 365)

There are a few different reasons why you might want to see the Magic Kingdom fireworks somewhere other than the Magic Kingdom. For one, you might not be in the park at that time of night. Maybe that’s when you want to eat dinner, or it’s starting to get late and you want to be […]

See the Kiss Goodnight at the Magic Kingdom – (Disney World Tips – 19 of 365)

Almost every night, about a half of an hour after the Magic Kingdom closes, they do a “kiss goodnight” to let people know it’s really time to leave. What happens? It’s about a 2-3 minute “show” where the castle twinkles, and then you’ll hear “When you wish upon a star” while the narrator wishes everyone […]

Enjoy your Favorite Disney Desserts (or Dinner) at Home! – (Disney World Tips – 18 of 365)

I must admit, eating is one of my favorite activities at Disney World. There are so many good meals! And let’s not even talk about the desserts… I think about them for months before my next trip! While you’re at Disney, if you love your meal (any part of it), did you know that you […]

How to Avoid the Crowds Leaving the Park at the End of the Day – (Disney World Tips – 17 of 365)

No matter which park you’re at, when the park closes, there are a TON of people trying to leave…all at the same time. Here’s a tip that will help you avoid the crowds. When it’s published that a park is closing at 10pm for example, that’s just the time that the rides shut down. The […]

Check the Park Hours before Choosing a Park if you Don’t have a Park Hopper – (Disney World Tips – 16 of 365)

If you don’t pay extra for a park hopper, it means that you can only choose one park to go to each day. While most of the time, the park hours are similar each day of the week while you’re at Disney World, there are a few things you should be aware of. The first […]

Bring Glow Sticks to Disney with You! (Another Tip to Save Money) – (Disney World Tips – 15 of 365)

Another way to save money on your Walt Disney World vacation is to bring “glow sticks” with you. At any of the parks at night, when there is entertainment (Illuminations at Epcot, Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom, and Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios), you’ll see carts come out filled with cool things that glow. Your […]

Looking to Save Money? Buy your Souvenirs Ahead Of Time – (Disney World Tips – 14 of 365)

While it’s fun to shop at Disney World, it can get expensive, quickly! Especially if you’re bringing children on your trip. That’s why a great way to save money is to buy souvenirs ahead of time, and bring them with you to give to your children while you’re on your vacation. There are a lot […]

Staying on Disney Property? Get Your Purchases Sent to Your Hotel! – (Disney World Tips – 13 of 365)

It’s fun to shop at Disney World. There are a lot of items you’ll find in the different stores that you won’t see anywhere else in the world – or even in other stores in the parks sometimes! That’s why you might have a dilemma. Do you buy the item you want now, and carry […]

Need to Get into a Park Fast? Don’t Bring Bags – (Disney World Tips – 12 of 365)

Sometimes you need to get into a park fast. Maybe you have a dining reservation, and you’ve cut it a bit too close. Or maybe your Fastpass+ window is about up. It doesn’t matter the reason, but if you’re running late and need to get into a park fast, don’t bring any bags with you. […]