Disney Dining

1. The best time to visit

Every Disney pro has their favorite times to visit the parks. I prefer the Fall, because I love going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, and the crowds are pretty moderate compared to other times of year. Even if…

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…

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

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…

4. Disney isn’t just for kids

Disney pros are probably sick of being told that Disney is only for kids—because they know that this is a huge misconception. Some Disney pros might even say that they have the most fun at Disney when there’s no kids…

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…

6. Adults can order kids meals at quick service locations

If you’re looking to save money, or just don’t have much of an appetite, know that adults can order off the kids menu at quick service restaurants. This can be a great option for a light lunch or doing the…

7. If there are two of any nighttime show—see the second one

One prime example of this is Fantasmic. If you go to the first Fantasmic, you’ll need to be waiting at least an hour early, and the show is more than likely going to go to standing room alone—meaning that if…

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…

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…

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)…

Top 10 Things Disney Pros Know that You Don’t

1. Events

Both parks celebrate holidays throughout the year, like Fourth of July and New Years. Both coasts have Halloween and Christmas parties. But each park has different events on the calendar too. Walt Disney World has events like Food and Wine,…