food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to Disney World anytime soon, you probably know that the sheer amount of dining options can be somewhat overwhelming.
The hacked “float”
However, there are certain tips you can keep in mind to make the best of your dining experience.
Budgeting for your Disney World trip? Oh, do we have HACKS for you!
Getting to Disney World requires going through lots of tolls
Of course, the biggest tips are to check Disney World’s Special Offers page before you book and to make use of any discounts you have. However, some smaller, sneaky budget hacks help us nip and tuck our budget along the way. We’re here to share the list!
Over the last few years, Loungeflys have become one of the most popular Disney souvenirs on the market, with guests packing them with every Disney World essential they need in the parks.
You can bring snacks in your park bag.
If you’re planning to bring a Loungefly for your next trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, there are some hacks you NEED to know about.
It’s no secret that planning a trip to Disney World can be…a LOT. There’s a lot to consider: travel dates, hotel reservations, ticket tiers and – of course – packing. Sometimes, it can feel like the planning never ends. That’s why we’re here to help.
Standard room at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
So let’s talk a little about your Disney World hotel. Now, we’ve got some hacks that we can share with you that work EVERY time. We don’t gatekeep, so we’re sharing our best Disney World hotel tips and tricks with you.
Character dining has long been one of the defining aspects of a Walt Disney World vacation, from the iconic meal with Chef Mickey’s in the Contemporary’s Grand Canyon Concourse to the art-themed meal at Topolino’s on top of the Riviera Resort. If you’re planning on a character meal for your next trip, there are some hacks to keep in mind.
Goofy!
Whether you’re looking to have a meal with a specific character, OR angling to get the most “bang for your buck” out of a character meal, these are the best habits to adopt for Disney character meals.
Over the last couple of decades, MagicBands have become an integral part of a Disney World vacation. They serve as room keys, park tickets, the physical manifestation of Lightning Lane entry, credit cards, and even collectibles.
MagicBand
Given all that, it’s no shock that there are MagicBand hacks. And, as you know, we love hacks. From hacks that’ll help you save money to tricks for how to get on rides faster to the ultimate snack hacks, if there’s a new tip out there, chances are that we’ll try it out to see if it works. And along with that list, we’ve tried quite a few MagicBand hacks over the years…now we’re sharing our favorites!
EPCOT is huge, the rides are spread out, and it is very easy to waste a ton of time, especially if you follow the wrong advice.
EPCOT
We’ve tested rope drop plans, mid-day touring plans, and every shortcut people swear by online. After all that trial and error, there are only a few ride hacks we rely on every single visit, and they’ve yet to fail us. If you want to spend less time waiting and more time actually enjoying EPCOT, these are the three ride hacks that work every time for us.
Over the last several decades, festivals have become a bigger and bigger part of EPCOT’s year. From the Festival of the Arts and Flower & Garden through Food & Wine and the Festival of the Holidays, the times of year when there isn’t a fest on the calendar are becoming few and far between.
2025 Food and Wine Signs!
Over my years covering Walt Disney World, I’ve seen EPCOT’s festivals evolve into the massive events they are now, which guests annually visit and plan for all year round. Over time, that planning has evolved into hacks, all of which are helpful… until they become overused, to the point where they potentially impact other guests.
I love the France Pavilion in EPCOT as much as anyone else, but sometimes, people can make it a little…unpleasant.
Chefs de France
France is arguably the most popular pavilion in the World Showcase with some of the best food, a very busy ride, and just some lovely vibes overall. But it can get crowded and a little bit hectic throughout the day, especially due to some “hacks” that fans have learned over the years. And I’m here to say…some of these are getting out of control!
Over the last several years, Loungeflys have become some of Disney’s most popular souvenir offerings, with guests taking them to the parks, coordinating different bags with different outfits, and grabbing limited editions as soon as they’re on sale.
Loungefly Logo
Plus, Disney is always coming out with more Loungefly bags that we swoon over and “add to cart” quicker than you can say bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. So, it is fair to say we have quite a few Loungefly bags. As a result, we have tried ALL the Loungefly hacks and are sharing our favorites with you!
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