Doesn’t it seem like when you say, “Disney World,” that everyone comes out of the woodwork to tell you what you should be doing there?
Now, I’m sure what they’re sharing with you are some truly good things just like the tips we share with you like: make sure to hydrate, wear your most comfortable shoes, and don’t forget your sunscreen. This all got us thinking about the best of the best tips. The “Holy Grail” of tips, so we thought we’d reach out to you and get your takes. Well, we asked, and you delivered!
We reached out to our followers on Facebook and Instagram to ask: “What are your best “holy grail” tips for Disney World?” We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments!
Now, let’s go over your top responses!
Come With a Plan…and Be Flexible
First up, this one came up over and over again, and for good reason. Having a solid plan is key, but don’t forget to leave room for spontaneity. Disney can be unpredictable, so flexibility is a must.
Mariana, one of our AE readers, put it perfectly, “Prioritize what you want to do. Come with a plan, be flexible, and don’t panic if you need to shift some things around.” That’s great advice because Disney World can feel like a whirlwind. Trust me, even with the best-laid plans, something will throw you off schedule.
On the flip side, Becca chimed in with a completely different take:
“I’m the outlier here: don’t over plan. I went a couple years ago with only dates, hotel, parks, and dining planned. It was great. My fiancé and I just wandered around, used the app to check ride times, ate snacks we wanted, and did whatever we felt like.” And Kelly couldn’t agree more, “Always be willing to change gears! Have a plan but be flexible.”
Finally, Steve dropped a truth bomb for all the anxious planners out there with, “Don’t panic if you need to move or amend any plans that you made 60 days out. Things will change potentially on a daily basis, and you can always move things around and still have an awesome day.”
Take a Break (It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint)
Next up, listen, Disney World is a lot, and pushing through it non-stop tends to lead to exhaustion. You need to rest and recharge. Many of you pointed out that taking breaks, whether at the resort or a pool, is definitely essential to surviving the parks.
Wesley swears by sleeping in, “SLEEP IN! Enjoy a lazy morning around your resort. Get to the parks eventually. Stay late. Don’t try to do everything. It’s not a race.”
If you’re staying at a Disney resort, Ichie has some great advice for you with, “Go to the resort to take a break in the middle of the day, or have a resort day if you have a long week. Some resorts will keep your kids busy with activities, like the Animal Kingdom Lodge or Stormalong Bay at the Beach and Yacht Club, which even has beach sand for building sandcastles!”
Marshall also points out, “The pool. I tell everyone with kids, when you get home and ask your kids about their favorite part of the trip, don’t get upset when they say the pool.” The pool might be the highlight of the trip for your kiddos, and honestly, is that so bad? Pools at Disney resorts are next-level and can be a magical part of the experience.
Protect Your Feet
Lastly, I can’t emphasize this enough: happy feet 100% make a happy Disney World trip. We’ve all heard horror stories of blisters, sore feet, and walking-induced misery. Well, our readers are here to help you avoid that fate.
Craig is spot on with this advice: “Definitely walk and get comfortable sneakers before trying to walk all the parks.” This seems like common sense, but I can’t tell you how many people ignore it. You’re going to be walking a lot. Comfortable shoes are non-negotiable!
Debbie takes it a step further with, “Preventative foot care, blisters will wreck your vacation. Nexcare tape and/or moleskin on problem areas of your feet and ankles will save you a week of pain.” She also recommends compression socks if you’re flying into Orlando to keep swelling down. Seriously, it’s the small things like this that make the biggest difference.
Lastly, Integrated Travel Solutions offers a quick but a truly vital reminder:
“Comfortable shoes!” We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: comfy shoes are EVERYTHING at Disney World. Your feet can be your best friends or your worst enemies, depending on how much love you give them beforehand.
Well, those were just some of your “Holy Grail” Disney World tips that have seriously rocked our lives, and now we want to hear even more from you! In the meantime, stay tuned to AllEars for all the latest Disney news!
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What are your top “Holy Grail” tips for Disney World? Share them with us down in the comments!
How you do things when it’s just two of you is different than when there are more than two. When seven of us go to WDW, I make a general plan for each day. When it’s my husband and I, we play it by ear (and start later!).
Also, comfy shoes are ESSENTIAL!!