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2. What attractions to get Fastpasses for

Disney pros definitely know which attractions need Fastpasses and which ones do not. For instance, do not get Fastpasses for things like Stitch’s Great Escape, Captain EO, MuppetVision, or shows that do not have a wait anyway. (Remember the wait for shows is really just the time when the show starts.) Unless your Fastpass gets you reserved seating for a ...

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3. If you trade pins, buy them ahead of time

Pin trader

Buying pins to trade in the parks can be expensive and add up to a lot of money very quickly. To alleviate this, I’d recommend buying your pins online ahead of time, from places like Ebay. This way you can buy lots of 50 or 100 pins to bring with you to trade for what it would cost for only ...

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5. PhotoPass photographers take your photos for free

So many guests shy away from PhotoPass photographers because they’re worried that they’ll be charged for having their picture taken, but this simply isn’t true. If you want, the photographers don’t even need to use their cameras. Most (although there are some exceptions) will be more than happy to take pictures of you with your own camera for free.

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8. And staying out late

Another way to experience the big attractions with little wait times is to stay out late. Magic Kingdom for instance, generally clears out a little bit after the fireworks, leaving many attractions with shorter lines. If the line for something is still longer than you’re willing to wait, get in line right before the park closes. If the park closes ...

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10. Water is free

So many guests feel ripped off paying $2.50 multiple times a day for Dasani water bottles—but you don’t have to do this. Just head to the counter of any quick service restaurant (where you would go to pick up food) and ask for a cup of water and the cast members will be glad to give you one for free. ...

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9. The importance of hitting the parks early

Disney pros know how important it is to get up early and get to the parks, especially if you were unable to get Fastpasses for certain attractions like Toy Story Midway Mania for instance. Rather than showing up at Hollywood Studios in the afternoon when the ride has a 90 minute wait, head there first thing in the morning when ...

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