food IS a theme park
Disney World’s Lightning Lane system certainly isn’t perfect.
Lightning Lane at Expedition Everest
In fact, many people complain about the system for one reason or another, whether it be price, ease of use, or the booking process. Sadly, Disney World is likely not going to let us have Lightning Lanes for free again (ah, the days of FastPass+), so if we had to pick one change for them to make to the system, we’d probably want an update to the availability.
I was a Disney World Cast Member for almost four years and am still an Annual Passholder who spends much of my free time at Disney World. As cliche as it sounds, the parks are my happy place. While I didn’t grow up going to Disney World, in the past six years, I have been hundreds of times.
Magic Kingdom
While my trips to Disney World may not be the same as those of someone traveling from elsewhere, I have still spent lots of time experiencing the Disney Parks. I am sharing some of the things that I wish you knew before going to Disney World!
Disney World changes all the time, and even for people like us who are in the parks every single day, we still get confused sometimes about what the best way is to make sure your Disney World trip works for you.
Magic Kingdom
One of our favorite ways to make Disney work for us is to save money anywhere we can. Something you’ll often find costs the most when you’re in Disney World that it sometimes feel you can’t really get around is dining. However, there IS a way to successfully bring down the cost of dining on your vacation, and it may not be in the way you expect.
Alright, here’s the deal: You are going to be doing A LOT of walking at Disney World. From walking around your hotel to walking around the parks, you will be getting your steps in.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We talk about the necessity of having comfortable walking shoes all the time here at DFB. And we really mean it; they can oftentimes make or break your experience at Disney World.
We are always seeking out the best tips and tricks for your Disney World vacation! From testing park essentials to trying new services and hacks, we want to ensure you have the best vacation possible.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We are all for Disney World hacks that help make your vacation better, but there are a few hacks for Disney’s Animal Kingdom that are getting out of control. Let’s look at them so you don’t fall victim to them!
There are three things most people know about Disney World: it will probably be crowded, it will most likely be hot, and it will be expensive. While a Disney World vacation definitely won’t be the most budget-friendly option for vacation, we truly think there is something — dare we say — magical about a Disney vacation.
Magic Kingdom
While a Disney vacation can be very, very expensive, there are also lots of ways to save money while still having fun! One of my favorite Disney World activities is often overlooked, but it is such a fun time and can be completely FREE!
You can truly never have too many Loungefly bags in your life! You need one for your favorite character, your favorite movie, and to match your next park outfit.
We love Loungefly bags!
Plus, Disney is always coming out with more Loungefly bags that we swoon over and “add to cart” quicker than you can say bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. So, it is fair to say we have quite a few Loungefly bags. As a result, we have tried ALL the Loungefly hacks and are sharing our favorites with you!
So you’re headed to EPCOT! Congratulations — EPCOT may be one of the most underrated parks in Disney World (at least in our opinion).
EPCOT
Not only does EPCOT have some of the best snacks and restaurants in ALL of Disney World, but you’ll also find some popular rides, a World Showcase that lets you travel around the world in one day, a ride that’s literally the same as the simulator astronauts train on, and more. If you want to have a great day (or days…because if you have more time, we recommend spending MORE days in EPCOT), we’ve got some tricks that will change the way you visit the park.
It’s really happening — you’re going to Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
You’ve probably done all the important planning stuff, like picking a hotel, deciding how long you’re staying, buying tickets, and maybe even making dining reservations. Perhaps you’ve even started thinking about what you’ll pack for your trip. But before you head to the airport (or the car — depending on how you’re getting to Orlando), you’ll want to make sure you have some helpful apps first.
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