food IS a theme park
Each year, millions of passengers pass through Orlando International Airport (MCO) at the start and end of their Disney World vacations, which means that each year millions of people need ground transportation between the airport and the resort.
MCO Airport
Whether taking a ride share, taxi, shuttle, or public transportation, there are certain rules that any traveler looking for ground transportation from MCO needs to know in order to get keep their trip moving as smoothly as possible.
Sometimes, a vacation to Disney World does not always feel like a vacation.
Welcome to Disney World!
There is so much to see and do around the resort that you may feel exhausted. Plus, you have to worry about Advance Dining Reservations, transportation, Lightning Lane selections, and so much more. While it can feel like you have to follow all the unspoken Disney World rules, we are here to tell you that it is more than okay to relax as we always break this one Disney World rule, and we are giving you the go-ahead to break it too!
Are you ready to take flight?
Orlando International Airport
We are almost always planning a Disney World trip on this team! We’re hunting for hotel deals, watching for news, and more, every single day. It also means we spend a lot of time in the airport, so we’re sharing the most unexpected MCO rules so they don’t catch you off guard before your next flight.
When you go to a theme park like Disney World, you’re likely already expecting there to be rules to follow.
EPCOT
For example — no running, no horseplay, no vulgar words or disrespect towards other guests or the workers at the park — these are all the rules you expect, but Disney World parks come with a few additional rules that may have you giving them a second glance. EPCOT, in particular, has a few rules you’ll definitely want to know about before you plan to spend a whole day there!
We love eating in Disney World restaurants, which is probably why our middle name is “Food.”
Cinderella at Cinderella’s Royal Table
But when you dine at Disney World restaurants, you do agree to abide by the rules. Many restaurants are going to require an advance dining reservation (or if you’re willing to chance it, trying the Mobile Walk-Up Waitlist, if any spots are available). You also need to cancel your reservation within a certain amount of time if you don’t want your credit card to get charged. We turned to you, our DFB readers, to ask you about the restaurant rule you would like to see slashed, and you told us! So let’s see what you said.
If you plan to stay at a Disney World hotel in 2025, you will want to consider getting a Disney Refillable Mug. These mugs can be purchased for the length of your stay and allow you to take advantage of UNLIMITED refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from participating beverage locations at the Disney World hotels.
Disney Refillable Mugs
Whether you are looking for a caffeine boost in the morning or a refreshing drink after a long day at the parks, having a Disney Refillable Mug makes it easy to grab a drink at your hotel. However, as you are deciding whether you want to purchase a Disney Refillable Mug, you will want to know about these rules that Disney will be enforcing in 2025.
When you’re choosing a Disney World park to go to based on the rides alone, you really can’t go wrong with going to Hollywood Studios.
Hollywood Tower Hotel
You’ve got some of the top rides at this park – Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, Tower of Terror, and the list keeps on going. Speaking of the Tower of Terror, we think there’s a couple of new rules that could be added to this ride, so let’s go over them!
Cast Members are the ones who really make the magic happen at the Disney parks! Our Disney World trips would not be the same without them.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Members
Sure, the rides are amazing, the merchandise is tempting, and the details throughout the parks are incredible, but none of it would be the same without the Cast Members!
When it comes to iconic Disney World rides, Magic Kingdom is THE place to be.
Space Mountain
Let’s face it — Magic Kingdom was the first EVER Disney World park, so the classic rides that remain are just timeless. Sure, TRON Lightcycle / Run is thrilling and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure still has that new smell, but is anything more fun than riding Space Mountain in Tomorrowland (okay, if you’re older, maybe “fun” isn’t the right word…but we’ll get to that). However, we’ve got a new set of rules that we think Space Mountain needs.
When you visit Disney World, there are official rules that you have to follow.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For example, there are very specific rules about wearing costumes in the parks, particularly for adults. There are rules about what you can and can’t bring into the parks when you visit. There are also some unspoken rules that are, more or less, common sense. However, there is one rule, but it’s kind of weird — and well, this rule could be Disney just lying to you.
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