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If you’ve already booked your trip - you probably have had it up the here with Google searches and friend recommendations on everything from where to stay to where to eat. But what about the pro tips no one tells you? Like what to do if it rains and if should you take advantage of extra magic hours?
Don’t worry - we’re here to educate the masses:
Bring comfortable - and we mean comfortable - walking shoes.
This is not a drill, we repeat, this. is. not. a. drill. It’s easy to underestimate just how much walking you will do at Walt Disney World. This is not a time to be fashionable or hop on the minimalist shoe trend, this is a time to make sure your feet survive to see another day. Perhaps we’re being dramatic, but we’ve experienced this first hand and have learned well from that mistake. Broken in, comfortable, supportive shoes are key.
Stay hydrated with free cups of ice water.
Pro tip: Most quick service restaurants and food stands will give you free cups of ice water - saving you a solid $5 for that bottle of smart water. This is especially good to know when it’s 100 degrees outside and you need to stay continuously hydrated.
Not interested in viewing the parade or nighttime firework display? Stay in the park anyway!
With most attendees lining up for the parade or fireworks, now’s your chance to get on some more rides! The park will seem significantly emptier and thus little to no wait times - but just make sure you are aware of the parade route so you don't get stuck in a far corner of the park waiting for the parade to pass.
Extra Magic Hours? Get on your favorite rides first!
During extra magic hours, it is not guaranteed that all rides will be open. So make sure you don't leave a must-do attraction, like splash mountain, for the midnight of your last night in the park---it may not be open.
Speaking of extra magic hours…
If you don't have a park hopper ticket, try to avoid parks on the day they have extra magic hours. Crowds tend to gather disproportionately at those parks and the extra hour or two you get will likely not make up for the larger-than-normal crowds throughout the day. If you do have a park hopper, consider going for extra magic hours and then leaving to go to a different park once you've done the must-do attractions.
If it starts to pour, stay put.
Seriously DO NOT LEAVE. Florida rainstorms are known to be heavy and quick. While everyone else is running for the exits, go hang out in a gift shop, grab some lunch, or go on a ride that’s indoors. The park will be much emptier when the rain subsides and you'll be happy you stayed. (A waterproof bag or Ziploc is recommended for cell phones and other electronics)
Well, those are our tips - for a list of even more tips for first-timers, check out this Travel + Leisure article.
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