If you have any questions about WDW or anything before your trip feel free to post in thread or pm me and i will get to it as soon as i can.
WDW
Staying On Property
Fast-Passes
Extra Magic Hours
Downtown Disney
Waterparks
Fireworks and Parades
Dining
Special Events
Also a good tool for any Disney park you go to is the Disney Walts app. They have one for each Disney resort. It tells you wait times in your park.
WDW
Staying On Property
The cheapest place to stay would be the All Star Resort or perhaps Pop Century. Both are nice hotels as they are Disney and you still get all the pluses of staying on property but with a cheaper price then most hotels. Link to view Hotels: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/
Fast-Passes
In WDW if you have "Magic Bands" ( http://dads-blog.dadsguidetowdw.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/magic-bands-brett.jpg ) You get fast-pass+ which allows you to program your passes before you even leave for vacation. if you don't have these just use the kiosks located around the park. Each park map will have a list of attractions you can get a manual Fast-Pass with.
Fast-Passes in the Parks
In MK (Magic Kingdom)
List of attractions: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (this is a must ride)
Space Mountain (another great must ride)
Peter Pan's Flight (if you want to ride this you NEED a pass or you won't get on unless your at a Christmas party or something. Also don't expect to ride it during fireworks as they close park of fantasyland for the fireworks)
Big Thunder Mountain (a good ride not a must but good)
Splash Mountain (cute ride not a must but good)
Frozen, Rapunzel etc etc Meet and Greets (sometimes these lines can get up to 5 hours for some characters. My advice skip these and get a character meal and plan for your favorite characters)
In Epcot
List of attraction: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/
Test Track (must ride)
Soarin' Over California (good ride i'd get a Fast-pass)
Norway (currently closed lol)
Spaceship Earth (must ride but no need for a fast-pass i've never needed one)
Inovention (just go in its fun)
Mission Space (NOT for those who are: Claustrophobic, get sick easily (like motion sickness) or basically any illness)
In AK (Animal Kingdom)
List of attractions: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/
Expedition Everest (get a fast-pass)
Safari (if you wanna go on get a pass)
Dinosaur (ride it you need a pass)
In Hollywood Studios
List of attractions: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/
Toy Story mania (must ride)
Rockin Roller coaster (must ride)
Tower of Terror (must ride)
Star Tours (good ride no need for a pass on most days)
Fast-Passes in the Parks
In MK (Magic Kingdom)
List of attractions: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (this is a must ride)
Space Mountain (another great must ride)
Peter Pan's Flight (if you want to ride this you NEED a pass or you won't get on unless your at a Christmas party or something. Also don't expect to ride it during fireworks as they close park of fantasyland for the fireworks)
Big Thunder Mountain (a good ride not a must but good)
Splash Mountain (cute ride not a must but good)
Frozen, Rapunzel etc etc Meet and Greets (sometimes these lines can get up to 5 hours for some characters. My advice skip these and get a character meal and plan for your favorite characters)
In Epcot
List of attraction: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/
Test Track (must ride)
Soarin' Over California (good ride i'd get a Fast-pass)
Norway (currently closed lol)
Spaceship Earth (must ride but no need for a fast-pass i've never needed one)
Inovention (just go in its fun)
Mission Space (NOT for those who are: Claustrophobic, get sick easily (like motion sickness) or basically any illness)
In AK (Animal Kingdom)
List of attractions: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/
Expedition Everest (get a fast-pass)
Safari (if you wanna go on get a pass)
Dinosaur (ride it you need a pass)
In Hollywood Studios
List of attractions: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/
Toy Story mania (must ride)
Rockin Roller coaster (must ride)
Tower of Terror (must ride)
Star Tours (good ride no need for a pass on most days)
Extra Magic Hours
Extra Magic Hours are extra park hours you have if you're staying on Disney property. So keep an eye out for these extra special hours of park fun!!! Try to use these hours as most people who have them don't normally use them.
EMH for MK
Try to ride the big ticket rides during this time period and when the hours end (if they are in the morning) be sure to be near your first fast-pass area as the passes will be good then and its super awesome.
EMH for AK
Go ride Everest like 50 times then get a pass XD
EMH for Hollywood Studios
Ride Toy Story Mania and any other rides with long lines.
EMH for Epcot
Just do w/e you want there is no big rush for the hours in this park.
EMH for MK
Try to ride the big ticket rides during this time period and when the hours end (if they are in the morning) be sure to be near your first fast-pass area as the passes will be good then and its super awesome.
EMH for AK
Go ride Everest like 50 times then get a pass XD
EMH for Hollywood Studios
Ride Toy Story Mania and any other rides with long lines.
EMH for Epcot
Just do w/e you want there is no big rush for the hours in this park.
Downtown Disney
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/downtown-disney/
Places to eat (things i recommend)
Earl of Sammich (yes i said sammich) its the BEST place to eat at DTD
T-Rex another good place to eat cept this place is a sit down restaurant
Ghirardelli its awesome ice cream
Things to do
There's honestly a lot to do but here are some of my favorites
Disney Quest (giant arcade its like 5 stories tall)
Pin Store
World of Disney (the major store)
"It's being renovated and under immense construction during its transition into Disney Springs. A lot of the upcoming restaurants and shopping outlets are scheduled to open in early summer I believe, but for now just understand when you go there the construction will make traffic at DTD a living nightmare.
Disney Springs is a project divided into four areas of DTD, two of which are taking over the Pleasure Island district as The Town Center and The Landing. Marketplace will be expanded and West Side will have a lot of design changes.
Signs have started going up for stores and the restaurants have shot up pretty quickly. The Town Center is going to have a rustic Hispanic look to its environment. The Landing will have waterfront views and is mainly situated in the middle of the lake."
Places to eat (things i recommend)
Earl of Sammich (yes i said sammich) its the BEST place to eat at DTD
T-Rex another good place to eat cept this place is a sit down restaurant
Ghirardelli its awesome ice cream
Things to do
There's honestly a lot to do but here are some of my favorites
Disney Quest (giant arcade its like 5 stories tall)
Pin Store
World of Disney (the major store)
"It's being renovated and under immense construction during its transition into Disney Springs. A lot of the upcoming restaurants and shopping outlets are scheduled to open in early summer I believe, but for now just understand when you go there the construction will make traffic at DTD a living nightmare.
Disney Springs is a project divided into four areas of DTD, two of which are taking over the Pleasure Island district as The Town Center and The Landing. Marketplace will be expanded and West Side will have a lot of design changes.
Signs have started going up for stores and the restaurants have shot up pretty quickly. The Town Center is going to have a rustic Hispanic look to its environment. The Landing will have waterfront views and is mainly situated in the middle of the lake."
Waterparks
Its not always cold in the winter so be sure to always pack your swim suit!
Typhoon Lagoon
This is one of the 2 waterparks on WDW property. Its a lot of fun!!!
here is the link to view fun at Typhoon Lagoon: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/
Blizzard Beach
The 2nd waterpark at WDW and i find it more fun the Typhoon Lagoon just for its atmosphere. Both are fun!!! Link to view fun at Blizzard Beach: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/blizzard-beach/
Typhoon Lagoon
This is one of the 2 waterparks on WDW property. Its a lot of fun!!!
here is the link to view fun at Typhoon Lagoon: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/
Blizzard Beach
The 2nd waterpark at WDW and i find it more fun the Typhoon Lagoon just for its atmosphere. Both are fun!!! Link to view fun at Blizzard Beach: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/blizzard-beach/
Fireworks and Parades
MK
Wishes: Great fireworks especially if you're there during Christmas or Halloween. Don't sit in front of the castle as you won't be able to see very well. get a spot you like at least 1 hour prior to the fireworks.
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade: Sit anywhere you like for this parade. Just be sure to find a seat at least 45 min prior to the parade.
Main Street Electrical Parade: Very cute parade as it takes place at night and everything lights up. get your seats at leats 45 min prior to the parade.
Epcot
illuminations: Reflections of Earth: Best fireworks in WDW in my opinion. be sure to see this show. Find a seat 1 hour prior to get a good one. You can sit anywhere around the world showcase lake. I don't recommend sitting on that giant bridge as it gets freezing cold there.
Hollywood Studios
Fantasmic: its a good show. I recommend eating somewhere in the park where they give you fast-passes to this fireworks show. Its a good show and very enjoyable.
Wishes: Great fireworks especially if you're there during Christmas or Halloween. Don't sit in front of the castle as you won't be able to see very well. get a spot you like at least 1 hour prior to the fireworks.
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade: Sit anywhere you like for this parade. Just be sure to find a seat at least 45 min prior to the parade.
Main Street Electrical Parade: Very cute parade as it takes place at night and everything lights up. get your seats at leats 45 min prior to the parade.
Epcot
illuminations: Reflections of Earth: Best fireworks in WDW in my opinion. be sure to see this show. Find a seat 1 hour prior to get a good one. You can sit anywhere around the world showcase lake. I don't recommend sitting on that giant bridge as it gets freezing cold there.
Hollywood Studios
Fantasmic: its a good show. I recommend eating somewhere in the park where they give you fast-passes to this fireworks show. Its a good show and very enjoyable.
Dining
List of Places to eat on property: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/
Dining is Magic Kingdom: The castle is always a great option for breakfast and is an amazing experience though it is very expensive so be wary. I also recommend Crystal Palace especially there dinner its very good. Also you have Be Our Guest thats recently open i have never been there but i hear its great! As for breakfasts you can get to via monorail to and from MK: Ohana its lilo and stitch themed very good food. Chef Mickey's it has good food and is a good starter restaurant for any first timer! you get to meet the fab 5 also its yummy. 1900 Park Fare is a great place i have been there many times its got good food and some characters other then the fab 5. Characters has varied from time to time so i can't tell you exactly who will be there but there are characters! I do NOT recommend using the desert and fireworks thing in MK as it doesn't give you the view it says you do. the deserts are fine but not worth the money imo just go to crystal palace.
Dining in Animal Kingdom: I can't spell the name of it but there is a character breakfast in AK and its the only sit down i recommend for AK.
Dining in Epcot: For breakfast you can try the restaurant in Norway! it has princesses and good food! if you don't like Nordic food don't go for lunch or dinner. As far as Nine Dragons goes its not my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th choice to eat. Canada is pretty good and the french bakery is very good. go there for lunch or dinner those are good places. Garden grill is also very good.
Dining in Hollywood Studios: Sy-fi Drive in is a good dinner. Go to the ABC thing for lunch. Don't rly recommend eating breakfast in-park
Dining is Magic Kingdom: The castle is always a great option for breakfast and is an amazing experience though it is very expensive so be wary. I also recommend Crystal Palace especially there dinner its very good. Also you have Be Our Guest thats recently open i have never been there but i hear its great! As for breakfasts you can get to via monorail to and from MK: Ohana its lilo and stitch themed very good food. Chef Mickey's it has good food and is a good starter restaurant for any first timer! you get to meet the fab 5 also its yummy. 1900 Park Fare is a great place i have been there many times its got good food and some characters other then the fab 5. Characters has varied from time to time so i can't tell you exactly who will be there but there are characters! I do NOT recommend using the desert and fireworks thing in MK as it doesn't give you the view it says you do. the deserts are fine but not worth the money imo just go to crystal palace.
Dining in Animal Kingdom: I can't spell the name of it but there is a character breakfast in AK and its the only sit down i recommend for AK.
Dining in Epcot: For breakfast you can try the restaurant in Norway! it has princesses and good food! if you don't like Nordic food don't go for lunch or dinner. As far as Nine Dragons goes its not my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th choice to eat. Canada is pretty good and the french bakery is very good. go there for lunch or dinner those are good places. Garden grill is also very good.
Dining in Hollywood Studios: Sy-fi Drive in is a good dinner. Go to the ABC thing for lunch. Don't rly recommend eating breakfast in-park
Special Events
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/
Special events for MK
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/
Halloween Party: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/ This is a very fun event! you have trick or treeting, you can dress in costume and more fun stuff! i would recommend going to this party!
Christmas Party: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/ Its AMAZING! i have gone like every year its the best experience you will ever have at WDW!
New Years: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/new-years-eve/ Never been to Disney on New Years but it sounds like fun XD
Epcot
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/
Flower and Garden Festival: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/ Very lovely festival! i enjoy going to it when i can! if you have children in your party of people its a great time to go as they have special playgrounds and stuff. Also if you have any photographers its a great time to go for the decor. In general this is a cute and very pretty time to be at Epcot.
Food and Wine Festival: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/food-wine-florida-resident/ Its a cute festival i've only been to it a few times when i was younger. Its a very fun thing but i prefer Christmas time or Flower and Garden for Epcot.
Holidays Around the World: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/holidays-around-the-world/ This is an amazing time to be in Epcot as everything is so pretty and decked out for the holidays plus you can meet the Santa of every country they have (usually at least) plus they have hot coco and gingerbread cookies at some of the stands its just all and all awesome!
Hollywood Studios
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/
Star Wars Weekend: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/ Its a great thing for any Star Wars fan! i have been many times and i'm not even a fan of the franchise XD its a great event and even i enjoy going.
Osborne Family Lights: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...s/osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ this event is sooo pretty! i make sure to go every time i'm at WDW during the holidays as its the most beautiful thing ever! plus its included in your park ticket XD
Special events for MK
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/
Halloween Party: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/ This is a very fun event! you have trick or treeting, you can dress in costume and more fun stuff! i would recommend going to this party!
Christmas Party: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/ Its AMAZING! i have gone like every year its the best experience you will ever have at WDW!
New Years: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/new-years-eve/ Never been to Disney on New Years but it sounds like fun XD
Epcot
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/
Flower and Garden Festival: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/ Very lovely festival! i enjoy going to it when i can! if you have children in your party of people its a great time to go as they have special playgrounds and stuff. Also if you have any photographers its a great time to go for the decor. In general this is a cute and very pretty time to be at Epcot.
Food and Wine Festival: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/food-wine-florida-resident/ Its a cute festival i've only been to it a few times when i was younger. Its a very fun thing but i prefer Christmas time or Flower and Garden for Epcot.
Holidays Around the World: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/holidays-around-the-world/ This is an amazing time to be in Epcot as everything is so pretty and decked out for the holidays plus you can meet the Santa of every country they have (usually at least) plus they have hot coco and gingerbread cookies at some of the stands its just all and all awesome!
Hollywood Studios
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/
Star Wars Weekend: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/ Its a great thing for any Star Wars fan! i have been many times and i'm not even a fan of the franchise XD its a great event and even i enjoy going.
Osborne Family Lights: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...s/osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights/ this event is sooo pretty! i make sure to go every time i'm at WDW during the holidays as its the most beautiful thing ever! plus its included in your park ticket XD
Also a good tool for any Disney park you go to is the Disney Walts app. They have one for each Disney resort. It tells you wait times in your park.
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