10 top tips for Walt Disney World as a newbie

Are you planning to visit Walt Disney World for the first time? Then you must keep these important tips in mind. They can help you to enjoy your stay in the Walt Disney World and get the most out of it.

Plan in advance

You should plan your visit to Walt Disney World ahead of time. You can take a look at the official website and other sources available on the internet to get all the information and plan your stay. Look at each of the hotels to find the one that suits your family best and also check out the transport options.

Look for discounts

You don’t have to spend a fortune to spend your time in Walt Disney World. There are many exciting deals and discounts available for you to grab. All you have to do is to get your hands on them. It is better if you can keep an eye on the discounts at all times. Look for free nights or free Disney Dining to really get the most out of your stay.

Never ignore sunscreen

You are going to spend a lot of time under the sun while roaming inside Walt Disney World. Therefore, you should never forget to put on your sunscreen. You will get distracted by the rides and all of the excitement and it is easy to get burnt.

Take a look at the weather

It is better if you can take a look at the weather forecast before visiting Walt Disney World. If the weather forecast says that it would rain, you must get your rain jackets and umbrellas packed. You can buy ponchos when you are there but they are expensive. You can also use the average weather forecasts to plan which month to visit. We prefer to go during the cooler months with less chance of thunderstorms.

Wear comfortable shoes

Since you have to walk a lot within Walt Disney World, it is important to wear comfortable shoes. You will be amazed at the distances that you will cover each day so making sure you have the right footwear is key.

Never carry bottles of water

You don’t need to add bottles of water to the backpack and carry them while visiting the Walt Disney World. You will be able to find lots of restaurants inside the Walt Disney World. They offer free ice water. When you are thirsty, you just need to walk into such a restaurant and grab water. There are also lots of water fountains so you can use a refillable bottle.

Get the fast pass

If you don’t want to spend your time staying in the long queues, you should think about booking your fast passes. The benefits you can get with the fast pass is totally worth it and they are free. Book your fast pass times 60 days in advance for hotel guests or 30 days in advance for normal guests. These are easy to book on the My Disney Experience app and you can book three each day so make sure you book your favourite ones.

Make the reservations ahead of time

You should also think about making restaurant reservations ahead of time. Otherwise, there is a high possibility for you to come across last minute disappointments during the holiday season. Restaurant reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance for hotel guests and for the really popular restaurants you need to book these as soon as possible.

Get the Memory Maker Photo Pass

The Memory Maker Photo Pass will help you to walk away with lots of photos from the cherishing memories that you had inside Walt Disney World. You will love these photos and you must think about getting hold of the photo pass. This can be booked for free with some hotel and ticket reservations. The Memory Maker Photo Pass allows you to use professional photographers to take pictures when you are with characters, at key places around the parks and get all of your ride photos

Plan your down days

No one wants holiday burn out and when you are at Walt Disney world this is a real possibility. The long walks, late nights and active days mean that you need to book in time off. Spending a day (or even half a day) around the pool allows everyone to chill out a bit and prevent melt downs.

 

So there you have it 10 top tips for your first visit to Walt Disney World. I hope that you have a great trip!