Today's tip may sound like common sense to some of you, but you can't imagine how many people visit Walt Disney World without a plan! My tip? Make a touring plan. It doesn't have to be a detailed spreadsheet or minute-by-minute schedule (although, some of us like that sort of thing!), but having a basic plan in place can be invaluable.
A good start is figuring out which park(s) you'll visit on each day of your vacation. This can be determined by a number of factors: crowd calendar, dining reservations, special events schedule. Once you have that decided, make a list of "must see" attractions and find them on the WDW map. Be sure to consult the daily entertainment schedule as well (you can pick these up at the front desk of your Disney resort, or check out this website). Then plot your route. For most beginners, going in a somewhat circular motion is best. If you're a pro and know the layout of the land, you might benefit from bouncing back and forth, especially when using FastPass.
A good start is figuring out which park(s) you'll visit on each day of your vacation. This can be determined by a number of factors: crowd calendar, dining reservations, special events schedule. Once you have that decided, make a list of "must see" attractions and find them on the WDW map. Be sure to consult the daily entertainment schedule as well (you can pick these up at the front desk of your Disney resort, or check out this website). Then plot your route. For most beginners, going in a somewhat circular motion is best. If you're a pro and know the layout of the land, you might benefit from bouncing back and forth, especially when using FastPass.
(Hint: if you have small children, ALWAYS start in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. Most rides there are slow-loading--especially Dumbo!--and tend to get backed up quickly. For older kids, head straight to the thrill rides that become more crowded as the day goes on.)
If you want a specific plan but aren't sure where to start, there are two websites that can help you--for a fee. The first is Touring Plans. Some of the information on this site is free, but to build your customized plan, you'll have to pay $8.95 for a one-year subscription. However, their crowd calendar is eerily accurate and, in my humble opinion, worth the subscription fee. The second site is Ridemax, which costs $18.95 for 3 months or $29.95 for a year. This one is especially helpful if you're trying to fit in as all the major attractions and thrill rides. But be warned, you will be doing a lot of back and forth touring with this program. Be prepared to criss-cross the World several times. Both of these sites have a limited money-back guarantee.
Finally, leave room for spontaneity! You'll always find some interesting diversion that will eat up a few minutes of time, and you don't want to schedule yourselves so tightly that you can't sit back and enjoy it!
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