These are all of the best Disney World insider tips you’ll want to try so that you can do Disney World like a pro. These tips will help you maximize your time, save money, and have the most magical vacation ever.
Get To The Parks Before They Open
The theme parks actually open 30-60 minutes before their posted opening time. You can go to Magic Kingdom and get your coffee at Main Street Bakery aka Starbucks, or do a little shopping. Make your way to rope drop before the park officially opens so you can hurry to get on some rides while the wait times are low in the morning.
Take a Break Mid-Day During While It’s Busy
The theme parks get the busiest and the hottest in the afternoon, so this is a great time to take a break and recharge. You can go back to your hotel if it’s close enough, eat at a table service restaurant, or find a nice, quiet place to sit. This can also be a good time to go to your resort’s pool since a lot of guests will be in the parks.
Get Early Reservations to Cinderella’s Royal Table
Cinderella’s Royal Table is a character dining experience in the castle in Magic Kingdom that you need reservations for. Try to get the first reservations of the day and you’ll be able to go into Magic Kingdom before any other guests. On your walk to the restaurant you got stop for some quick pictures of the castle with no one else around.
Go to Oga’s Cantina At The End of the Day
Oga’s Cantina is a Star Wars themed bar in Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World. Try to get the last reservation time of the day and this area will be closed when you leave Oga’s, meaning you’ll have Galaxy’s Edge to yourself and be able to take some really cool pictures without crowds.
Get the Refillable Popcorn Bucket
You can get refillable popcorn buckets in the parks to use for the length of your trip. These are a great value. You pay about $14-16 for your bucket, then you can get unlimited refills for $2.25.
Resort Refillable Mugs
You can get a resort refillable mug for $22.99 to use for up to 14 days. You can refill it with soda at beverage stations throughout the resort. It is an insulated 16 oz mug.
You Can Add A Guest to Your Dining Reservation At Check-In
When you are making dining reservations, if you can’t get them for enough people, then you can try making them for one less person. You will be able to add one extra person at check-in.
Eat Your Meals Early or Late
The restaurants are busy at the times that most people eat lunch and dinner. Try to get to the restaurants a little earlier or later to go when they are not busy. This will help you to not waste time at busy restaurants and you can go on rides during this time.
Take Your California Grill Receipt Back For The Fireworks
California Grill is a nice restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This restaurant has an amazing view of Magic Kingdom and makes for a great place to watch the fireworks from. If you eat here earlier in the day, save your receipt and you can bring it back to view the fireworks here.
Disney Visa Rewards
Disney Visa cardmembers can use their card to get savings at shops and restaurants all throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. This is a great way to save a little money.
Buy Disney Gift Cards At Target For Savings
If you have a Target debit or credit card, you can buy Disney gift cards and get 5% off of them. You can then use them to buy your park tickets or merch and food in the parks.
More Available Lightning Lanes Show Up Throughout the Day
If you don’t get the Lightning Lanes you are hoping to do, then don’t give up hope on it. You can keep checking for more availability on the rides on the day of. People change and cancel reservations, making new ones pop up that you can select.