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I’ve Tried Every Souvenir Hack for Disney World, and I’m Sharing My 6 Favorites

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I’ve been going to Disney World for decades, and that also means I have been spending money on souvenirs for decades. I’m sharing my favorite tips to hack your vacation when it comes to souvenirs.

We’ll just window shop…maybe…

Souvenir shopping at Disney World can sneak up on you. You go in with a plan, a set budget, and every intention of sticking to it, and then something catches your eye. Before you know it, that “just one thing” rule feels long forgotten. If you’re ready to shop smarter without feeling deprived, we’ve put together practical tips that make it easier to stay within your budget while still bringing home something special.

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The Weird Reason I Take Screenshots of EVERYTHING in the Disney World App

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Some of the things we do in Disney World might seem weird to some folks, but believe us when we say we have a reason for this “weird” behavior.

My Disney Experience app

For example, you’ll never not find us without reusable straws in our day bags — that’s because Disney is getting rid of plastic straws and the paper ones just aren’t that great (and the agave ones make your drinks taste weird). We also carry around a tray during EPCOT festivals because it makes ordering a bunch of food a lot easier when we can just carry it on our tray. There’s another weird thing we do, too, when we’re in Disney World: We take a lot of screenshots of the My Disney Experience app. Now we’re going to tell you why.

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50 AMAZING Things You Never Knew Were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pretty sure y’all have been waiting for this one…because I definitely have!! You might discount Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but I am here to tell you that YOU SHOULD NOT. This park is magical, y’all, and I’m going to prove it to you today!

Animal Kingdom

I’ve always known that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is amazing, stupendous, incredible, insert-other-great-adjectives here. But now, I wanna make sure YOU know it, too! While many folks tend to write this park off as a half-day-er (which can be understandable, since it has fewer attractions than its three older sibling parks), you can EASILY fill a full day here, just by tracking down the AWESOME things we’re gonna talk about today!
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Did You Know About This MAJOR TIME SAVER in Disney World?

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Time is everything in Disney World.

Merchandise Wall

Well, not really. Having a magical day is everything in the parks, but to do that, it often feels like you need all the time in the world that you don’t have. We’re all for saving time around the parks, which is why we help tell you what lines are too long to wait in and when you should come back later, or when buying Genie+ may be the only way to accomplish everything you want to (as painful as that truth is). However, there’s a huge time saver many people have no idea about, and it doesn’t cost you ANYTHING extra!

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5 Disney World Changes that Just About Everyone LOVES

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Disney World trips are pretty magical, but sometimes they can feel a bit overwhelming.

Cinderella Castle

Whether it’s due to all the stress around the planning or the packing, or the stress of getting there (flying has come with some craziness lately), sometimes when you arrive at Disney World you’re feeling overwhelmed already. Luckily, Disney has been making strides over the past years to really help combat all that stress, so let’s talk about a couple of ways in which going to Disney World has gotten that much easier!

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Sneaky Disney World App Tricks That Will Make You Look Like a Genius

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Everyone knows that you can look up ride wait times, view restaurant menus, and make park pass reservations on the Disney World app. But if you know THESE sneaky tricks, you’ll look like a Disney technology GENIUS.

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One of our biggest tips for Disney World vacation planning is to download the My Disney Experience app on your phone. We’ve used this app countless times, and along the way, we’ve discovered a bunch of super cool tricks that most people don’t know about! 

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Everything You Need To Know About Magic Kingdom in 600 Words or LESS

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It’s rapid but effective — we’re about to give you the EXPEDITED version of what you need to know about Magic Kingdom before you go. So buckle up, because we are going to be your efficiency DREAM COME TRUE today!

Hey there, Cinderella Castle!

We’ve got a really SHORT blog post for you today that’s gonna cover everything you need to know about Magic Kingdom in 600 words or less. (That way, you can easily read this one in one sitting — like during your lunch break or before you gotta go pick up your kiddos from school.) [Read more…]

The Ultimate Guide To Disney World If You Hate People

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Disney World is an exciting place right now.

Hello!

It seems like we’re getting new rides, new restaurants, and new snacks all the time! But, unfortunately, that means Disney can feel awfully… peopley. It’s starting to feel like Disney might not even have slow seasons anymore. But don’t worry! We have some tips to help you survive if you are DREADING the crowds.

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Disney World Tips and Advice for 2023

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Let’s get you up to speed on all the latest tips and tricks to make sure your vacation is the best it can be! Walt Disney World has gone through a LOT of changes and it’s difficult to stay updated on the insider tips that you need to know. 

Magic Kingdom

You may already be familiar with the tried-and-true tips for Park Pass reservations and the Disney Genie service (though if you’re in need of a starting point, we have one for you here). We’ll cover all you need to know so that you feel prepared to actually enjoy your trip!

It’s time to review the BEST tips for your vacation. We have a lot to cover, so buckle up and let’s get started. [Read more…]

The 35 Best Tips for Anyone Going to Disney World in 2023

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“I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!” If that famous phrase applies to YOU, then you definitely want to be up to speed on all the latest tips and tricks to make sure your vacation is the best it can be.

Welcome to Disney World!

You may already be familiar with the tried-and-true tips, or even with some of the more recent major additions to a Disney Parks vacation, like the necessary booking of Park Pass reservations and the Disney Genie service (though if you’re in need of a starting point, we have one for you here). We’ll chat about those today, but we’re going to take a bit of a deeper dive with our list of the Best Tips for Anyone Going to Disney World! [Read more…]

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