Planning a trip to Disney World is a dream come true for many families, but it involves a lot of planning and preparing for such a huge trip. From choosing a hotel to booking airfare, traveling with an entire family can be hard work. There are many great Walt Disney World tips that can make your vacation much easier, from the planning stage all the way to your visit to the theme parks.

 

The first thing that should be considered when planning a family vacation is the time of the year. Especially if you plan on traveling with little ones, you may want to choose a non-peak season to get the most out of your vacation. If standing in line for hours for each ride, staying in a completely booked hotel, and feeling like you are at a concert in the airport is not your idea of a vacation, try planning your trip during a time that will not be crowded, like Fall after Labor Day.

The next step is deciding on which parks to attend during your stay. Although it would be nice to see every park and everything inside each park, it would take many long days to try and see everything. Instead you can create an itinerary that goes along with what your family is looking forward to doing, such as riding some of the amazing rides at Magic Kingdom or visiting the amazing exhibits at Epcot Center. Instead of trying to plan everything once you arrive, it is best to plan out what parks will be visited on certain days to keep everything organized and in order. You can also check for any ride closures and the height and weight requirements for your families favorite rides, just to make sure everyone will be happy on the vacation. Ridemax.com has a great planning tool for creating a ride itinerary.

 

Even during non-peak seasons, the Disney World Parks can get pretty crowded. One of the best Walt Disney World tips is to arrive early, especially if the parks are opening early. You should plan on arriving a few minutes before the gates open to allow time for parking, or at least a half an hour early if you want a decent parking space. Even though there may be a huge crowd outside waiting for the park to open, the morning hours are the least crowded and you will be able to do and see more with less people there. You can then take a break during the afternoon and hot hours, since this is when many people like to arrive. Relax in your hotel room and return in the evening if you wish, since many of the parks offer special shows and entertainment once the sun goes down.

 

If your family is trying to save a little money on your Disney World trip, the best thing to do is cut down on food costs. It can get pretty expensive to eat every single meal at the parks, but driving to the next town will cost you about the same in gas. Take advantage of the buffets and amazing cuisine that the parks have to offer, but plan your meals out so your entire family won’t be eating three times a day at the park. You can eat breakfast in your hotel, and then plan on a family lunch at one of the many amazing restaurants Disney World has to offer. When you take your break from the parks in the afternoon, you can plan an early dinner somewhere outside of the park. Your family will be satisfied the entire day, and you can cut down on food costs significantly.