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36 Disney World Hacks That Will Make Your Trip Even More Magical

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36 Disney World Hacks That Will Make Your Trip Even More Magical

December 17, 2019 by Hilary White

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Want to avoid the long Walt Disney World lines? We can help with that. Some of the park's biggest fans came together on two Quora threads to offer tips and tricks for making your trip to Disney World even more magical — and more economical, too. These hacks will help you navigate the parks, find the best deals, and make the most of the happiest place on the planet.

Work with a Disney-certified travel agent.

Make Advance Dining Reservations where you want to eat.

Use a Crowd Calendar to find out the busiest park times.

Use discount websites and travel companies to help you save and plan.

Subscribe to the Touring Plans website.

Buy Disney gift cards at Target.

For your first time at Walt Disney World, stay on site.

Save yourself the trouble and the cost, and ship essentials to your hotel.

Buy a Disney World guidebook.

If you're staying on site, take Disney's Magical Express.

Get to the park early.

Find the characters you want to see by asking attendants where they are located.

Consider splitting up if you're in a group.

Make sure to mention your special occasion.

The shops on either side of Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom are all interconnected.

Know which rides have short lines for when you feel like resting.

If you want to rent a car, rent it on property after you arrive.

Eat when people ride; ride when people eat.

Get a Fastpass+.

Use memberships and statuses to get discounted tickets.

Don't overlook Disney's Hollywood Studios during Fantasmic!

Take advantage of Disney's Free Dining program.

Get out of the parks for the afternoon.

Don't buy bottled water.

Don't crowd into the Magic Kingdom for the Wishes fireworks show.

Make use of different kinds of transportation.

Stay at hotels that have their own attractions.

Eat hearty.

The Disney resort hotels are organized into different resort areas, so know your travel times.

Examine menus online before making dinner reservations.

Beat Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger spin game.

Don't forget the water parks or Downtown Disney.

Time your ride with the fireworks.

Take advantage of Disney pizza delivery services.

Get free samples of Coke in Epcot.

Don't forget the most important thing of all . . .

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