Confession time: for years, I packed for Disney World like I was headed to the beach. I’m a die-hard flip-flop wearer. I’m also a self-declared shoe hater. Sneakers have always felt heavy, hot, and bulky to me, so I’d toss a pair of old lightweight Nikes in my bag “just in case” and spend most of the trip in sandals.
The shoes you pack matter
And then I’d spend most of the trip complaining about my feet. Here’s the thing nobody tells you until you’ve learned it the hard way: a day at Disney World can easily rack up ten miles of walking, plus hours of standing in lines, on hot pavement, with zero breaks. The shoes that feel fine for a quick run to the grocery store are NOT the shoes that survive EPCOT’s World Showcase loop after a full day at Magic Kingdom.
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