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Walt Disney World Tips, Tricks & Tickets

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Grab your tickets and souvenirs to save some money before your magical trip! If you’re a first time Disney attendee you will want to read below. Read all about my tips and tricks too for a successful vacation! There’s a lot for think about and know a...
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Where to stay plus Disney Tickets

This is your guide on doing a Disney vacation for the first time. There is much that goes into planning your Disney trip. Here are the best tips on where to stay and some of the major differences between the different levels of resorts. 

 
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Are you new to Disney World? Here is what you need to know: Don't go to all the parks if you only have a few days. You will be overwhelmed. Stay on property if you have little kids. It will make things so much easier for you to take breaks. Magic Kin...
Disney World Theme Park Tickets in Orlando, Florida
 
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This resort is Disney's most affordable resort on Disney property, with themed rooms. You have easy access to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios, from the Skyliner, which is a cool way to travel to the parks! You can also take the bus to the other park...
Disney's Pop Century Resort
 
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This resort is our favorite, and we have stayed here a few times. The rooms are a bit bigger with Moderate resorts than Value.  They also have access to the Skyliner from this resort to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Transportation is provided to all the parks by bus. The pools have waterslides, as this is a moderate resort. Also have early access to the parks because you are o...
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
 
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This is Deluxe resort on Disney property. This is very cool for kids because if you stay in the Savanna-view rooms, you can see the animals that are roaming the property. Many dining options at the resort making it more convenient for food. You can a... Free transportation to parks just like the other resorts. They have premium dining compared to Value and Moderate.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Essential Items to bring on your magical trip!

 
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Our girls were 2 & 4 when we took them to Disney for the first time. We went to all of the characters to get their signature they still have these books to this day. It was a great memory and they actually remember doing this. Highly recommend! C...
Autograph Book 2025: Keepsake for Kids
 
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The souvenirs are expensive onsite, so plan ahead with this cute Minnie hat. Not only is this practical but it will help make you and your child feel the magic of the trip. Most of the merchandise at the parks are not only expensive, but in my opinio...
Disney Minnie Mouse Bow Ears Baseball Hat
 
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These are incredibly popular to wear at Disney. Get them ahead of time to save yourself some money. Little kids just love to dress up and get in character for the day at the parks. They may not wear this all day, but they will want one as they see ot...
UNSPAZ Sequin Mouse Ears Headband with Bow
 
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You will want your own small medical kit. Nothing fancy. Just some band aids and disinfectant. I have had a child fall on accident and she had a bleeding knee. Thankfully we were prepared with some bandaids and tissues at least. You just want to be p...
Medical Kit
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You will want snacks for this trip. If your kids are anything like mine, they will be hungry every 10 minutes and snacks are expensive. If you’re flying, they will also likely want snacks on the airplane too. Of course airports food is pricey as well...
snacks are key on this trip!
 
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You will want to bring your own ponchos because it's expensive on property. Florida is known for their rain and we got caught in the rain on almost every trip. It doesn't rain all day, but it will likely rain for a few hours. Check out my Amazon affi...
SaphiRose Disposable Clear Rain Ponchos
 
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The backpacks are expensive onsite, so plan ahead with this cute toddler backpack. This is great for a “diaper bag” or to have some small toys or snack in here. Plus they can carry around their own items and take some weight off of you. My kids alway...
KL928 Girls Bowknot Polka Dot Mini Backpack
 
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The souvenirs are expensive onsite, so plan ahead with this cute toddler Minnie hat. Your child will get excited to pick things out ahead of time and plan their outfits and you get to save money. Check out my Amazon affiliate link below.
Disney Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap Toddler/Boy
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The souvenirs are expensive onsite, so plan ahead with this cute toddler Minnie hat. Not only is this cute but it will save you a lot if money buying items ahead of time. My kids enjoyed dressing the part when going to the parks to see all of the cha...
Disney Minnie Mouse Ears Baseball Cap for Kids
 
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These cooling towels are amazing if you are going when it's fairly warm. You can put these in a Ziploc bag with cold water and they will stay cold most of the day. If it loses the cold temperature, you can refill the bag with cold water at the water ...
4-Pack Cooling Towels 40x12in w/ Bag & Carabiner
 
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Don't be tricked into buying of the expensive Disney water bottles with a fan. It's clunky and hard to carry around all day. The kids asked us to carry their fan because they didn’t want to do it. Buy this in advance so you don't have to carry anythi...
Hionly AI Neck Fan, 6 Speeds, Rechargeable