If you’re planning a Walt Disney World vacation soon then these tips will definitely help you! Here’s 19 BEST Disney World Planning Tips. These tips are from personal experiences by 19 bloggers and their families that happen to love Disney World. We hope sharing these tips will make your trip to Walt Disney World the most magical and enjoyable vacation ever.
Whether your family is planning to spend a day or several days at Disney these tips will make planning your visit less stressful and so the magic can flow. Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a daunting task which is why we are offering our tips and tricks to help you plan in hopes you’ll have a more enjoyable experience.
What is Your Best Disney World Planning Tip?
Kim Seghers
This Ole Mom
My best Disney World planning tips are for first-time visitors to Disney World to read as many Disney World tips and articles as possible from different websites and blogs. Hire a travel agent that specializes in Disney World vacations. Make sure they can help plan the most magical Disney World vacation tailored for you and your family that your budget allows.
Patty Moliterno
A Mother’s Random Thoughts and WDWPov
Don’t expect to do it all in one trip. Have each child (and adult) select one restaurant that they must eat at, and 1-2 rides per park that are must-do’s for them. This way everyone gets to do some of their favorite things.
Tammy Graham
Living the Disney Dream
A Walt Disney World vacation is not a sprint. Stop and soak in the experiences, take breaks, and be in the moment.
Janice Brady
An Open Suitcase
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation for those that don’t visit often can seem overwhelming for sure. Walt Disney World is now so full of things to do there is no way to do everything in one trip so don’t try. Choose your favorites or one thing for each family member and do those things. Don’t overfill your itinerary with sit down dining reservations or you will spend a good chunk of your visit sitting in restaurants. Sadly for those that will only get to visit once or twice in their lifetime, there is no way they can experience even half of what WDW offers so I always suggest they use an authorized Disney vacation planner who will help them get the most done of their trip in the least stressful way.
Melissa Russo
The Farm Girl Gabs
Don’t over plan your day. Disney can be overwhelming, especially for small children. Take a break in the afternoon.
Carrie Hurst
A Princess and Her Pirates
Get to the parks early, and take a midday break on most of your days! Maybe you don’t need one everyday, but I think having a midday break, no matter your age, is a must!
Lucy McKenzie
Gigglebox Tells it Like it is
Purchase Memory Maker in advance. It will not only save you money, but you will be able to get some amazing family pictures with some Disney magic as well as all the ride pictures. Take a backpack filled with snacks, drinks, battery backups for electronics, and any toys to preoccupy little ones. It will help keep the kids from melting down and save you some money. Also, plan your trip but make sure that your plan may not happen exactly the way you have it planned. Be flexible.
Jamie Welch-Schelin
Florida’s Family Fun
Take your time don’t rush
Lisa Cameron
Adventures in Familyhood
Make your FastPasses for mid-morning to early afternoon. Take advantage of morning Extra Magic Hours (or rope drop) and get to the park early. Ride as many rides as you can before your FastPasses begin. After all 3 are done, there’s still plenty of time left in the day to get more FastPasses.
Megan Miller
Gingy Love
Have low expectations and enjoy the magic
Tina M. Brown
Footprints in Pixie Dust
We make our table service reservations for lunch. This gives us the morning to get FastPasses out of the way (or relax at the pool), then walk it all off after and into the evening. This also leaves the potential to only dinner according to our appetite and not out of obligation. Potential money-saver!
Theresa Mabe
In Sight: Full Life
Take screenshots of any plans you have made in My Disney Experience and send them to the other guests in your party. Technology is never 100% reliable, and you don’t want to miss out on a Fast Pass or dining reservation that you’ve scheduled because you can’t get the app to load or your phone died, preventing you from double checking the timing or location of your plans.
Go when it’s low crowds. Touring Plans is THE best planning tool…use it!
Ashley Saunders
Ashley & Company
Stay on property – the perks are the best, especially be able to book FP+ and dining ahead of time
Angie Rumpf
Disney Parents
Spend some time online researching planning tips. Parents who have “been there, done that” Will spill their secrets happily to make sure that other parents can deliver the Magic as well.
Janine Young
Along With the Youngs
Book 180 days out and go for your restaurant bookings and 60 days out for fast passes. If there is a ride or restaurant you want plan around when you can get the reservation or fast pass.
Jennifer
My Boys and Their Toys
Order your fastpasses ahead of time! It’s so important to plan ahead.
Allison
Jones Family Travels
I know vacations are time for you to sleep in…nope, not on a Disney World vacation. Be sure you wake up early and get to the parks, right before opening. You should be able to get through most of the rides and attractions, before lunch. Head back to your resort for naps or pool time in the afternoon. Then head back to the parks in the evening hours for Extra Magic Hours and the cooler weather. Taking that afternoon break helps with the crowds and you miss the hottest part of our Florida weather.
Devon Weaver
Mama Cheaps
Plan ahead but do not let it stress or overwhelm you. Book fast passes and dining when your windows open.
We hope you enjoy your stay at Walt Disney World! If you used one of our tips let us know. Lastly, if you have a tip for us please leave it in the comments below!
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Jennifer Dagi says
Disney is still on my travel list and I hope to visit someday with my family. I pray I’ll remember your helpful tips for Disney World planning when it’s time.
Kim Seghers says
Hi Jennifer! I’m glad you like my Disney tips. I hope you get to go to Disney too. I hope it will be soon. Enjoy your day, Kim
Vicki Wylie says
Hi I have subscribed to your page as I was hoping to be able to download and print your daily planners but don’t seem to be able to find these please can you email this?