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KPanas
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Please share some Disney tips!
We just planned a last minute trip to Disney for the end of June. Any suggestions/ must haves/ what to pack? Any tips are greatly appreciated!
My son will be a few days shy of his second bday and my DD is 3.5yrs. Should I bring two strollers?
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ThreeforTea
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Please share some Disney tips!
I would bring a double stroller, if you have.
A tip I would share is just take it easy, don't overdue it. Go back to hotel if need to unwind/relax/nap. Go at your own pace and you will have fun. It's so easy to get burned out trying to see and do everything. And most importantly HAVE FUN! Don't forget an autograph book! :)
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BriBri2u
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
If you don't want to lug your stroller you can rent and have them deliver and pick up at your hotel.
We will be doing this in December - worth the $70 for the week. One less thing to carry through the airport
Magic Strollers
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nycgirl
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Our kids were that spread last year: 2&3.5.
We did no stroller (but our younger one is an awesome walker).
We are huge fans of the light parade.
We focused on rides both would like & did meet & greet Mickey only (but our older one is a boy).
For everything else, as previously noted: just enjoy!
T. rex cafe is cute & we got a spot last minute.
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| Posted 5/18/15 4:12 PM |
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KPanas
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Please share some Disney tips!
Do you need fast pass to meet the characters?
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| Posted 5/18/15 4:33 PM |
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dlj97
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Posted by KPanas
Do you need fast pass to meet the characters?
Some of them. And everyone over 3 needs it. Are you saying DD1 is under 3? If so, park admissions and buffets are free. As long as you bring them in a stroller they won't question you.
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| Posted 5/18/15 4:35 PM |
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KPanas
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Kathy
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
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| Posted 5/18/15 4:40 PM |
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ml110
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Please share some Disney tips!
fun!! definitely just take it easy at your own pace- don't try to see and do everything! especially the end of june, it will be warm, and getting into summer vacation time- so it will be crowded. Just do what you can do/really want to do, and plan to go back at some point to see more  for characters....
you might want to try to do one character meal while you're there... its a fun and easy way to meet some characters without waiting in lines at the parks. you can check the My Disney Experience site for any openings. people cancel/change plans all the time- so keep checking. Chef Mickey in the contemporary hotel is a fun one- its the "classic" chracters- mikey, minnie, goofy, pluto... or if your kids like disney jr, try Hollywood and Vine restaurant in the hollywood studios park- Doc, Jake, Sofia (i think)....
but yeah, mostly just have fun- see what you can see- and just remember that your kids don't know what they're missing out on-they'll love whatever they get to do
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| Posted 5/18/15 4:45 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Posted by KPanas
Posted by dlj97
Posted by KPanas
Do you need fast pass to meet the characters?
Some of them. And everyone over 3 needs it. Are you saying DD1 is under 3? If so, park admissions and buffets are free. As long as you bring them in a stroller they won't question you.
Someone else booked our trip for us and did not do fast pass. Do you know what characters you need the fast pass for? Would love to do Mickey/Minnie and some of the princesses and Buzz/woody
Mickey has a fast pass. This is the talking Mickey that is dressed like a Magician (can't stand this one to be honest lol). He is at the MK. There is usually Tinkerbell in the same location (sep. fastpass). You can fastpass Rapunel, Cinderella and I believe Sleepy Beauty all in Fairytale Hall. Elsa and Anna are also in Fairytale Hall.
Epcot you can FP Mickey/Minnie/Goofy/Pluto in their traditional outfits.
Animal Kingdom you can FP Mickey and Minnie in their Safari outfits (wouldn't waste a FP, just get in line as soon as the park opens)
Buzz and Woody don't offer Fastpasses. Buzz is at Magic Kingdom alone by his ride. Buzz and Woody are in Hollywood Studios together near their ride (Toy Story Mania)
It doesn't matter if someone else booked the trip. You absolutely can use fastpass, and you should book them NOW if you are staying on site. Off site you can do 30 days before. End of June is BUSY, we went the last week of June last week up until after the 4th for 10 days. Very hot and VERY crowded. Definitely need FP!
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| Posted 5/18/15 5:20 PM |
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ml110
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Please share some Disney tips!
about Fast Pass_ some people think its a pass that you pay extra for that lets you skip the regular line on every ride. (i believe thats how it is at universal studios)
Fast Pass at Disney is basically that 60 Days before you leave ( if you're staying at a Disney hotel), you can go online and pick THREE rides/or meet and greets a day to Fast Pass. Just 3--- so you want to really think about the 3 things that you don't want to wait for HAHA basically the Fast Pass gives you a window of time ( i think its an hour) that you can go to that ride/meet and greet and get in the Fast Pass line. (They scan your magic band)
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| Posted 5/18/15 6:29 PM |
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KPanas
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Posted by ml110
about Fast Pass_ some people think its a pass that you pay extra for that lets you skip the regular line on every ride. (i believe thats how it is at universal studios)
Fast Pass at Disney is basically that 60 Days before you leave ( if you're staying at a Disney hotel), you can go online and pick THREE rides/or meet and greets a day to Fast Pass. Just 3--- so you want to really think about the 3 things that you don't want to wait for HAHA basically the Fast Pass gives you a window of time ( i think its an hour) that you can go to that ride/meet and greet and get in the Fast Pass line. (They scan your magic band)
So fast pass is free?
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| Posted 5/18/15 6:55 PM |
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ml110
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Posted by KPanas
Posted by ml110
So fast pass is free?
yup! its free when you buy your park tickets. basically your park tickets are linked to your magic band. you go onto My Disney Experience website (its a log-in thing and you need an acccount) and you can pick your fast passes on there.
if you are staying at a Disney hotel, you can do the Fast Passes 60 days before you check-in. If you're staying off-Disney, you can do the fast passes 30 days before.
again, its you pick 3 things a day. theres a list on the website. they can be for a ride, some meet and greets, priority seating for fireworks or parades....
I THINK that when you're in the park and after you use those 3 fast passes that day, you can go onto the My Disney Experience app on your phone and do another one for that day... but not 100% sure...
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phoenix913
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Yes, fastpass is free. Read up on it on the internet and use it! It will make your trip so much better.
My other tip is get to the parks before they open (about 10-15 mins before if possible). You can get so much accomplished in the first 2-3 hours. Then have lunch and leave for a break.
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phoenix913
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
Posted by ml110
Posted by KPanas
Posted by ml110
So fast pass is free?
I THINK that when you're in the park and after you use those 3 fast passes that day, you can go onto the My Disney Experience app on your phone and do another one for that day... but not 100% sure...
If you want to book more after the initial 3 you need to use a kiosk in the park. You can't do it on the phone app. Keep in mind if you use fastpass for fireworks those are at night, so no chance at more fastpasses.
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| Posted 5/18/15 7:39 PM |
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Kissy331
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Re: Please share some Disney tips!
We just got back about 3 weeks ago
Rent a stroller from Orlando Strollers, they deliver & pick up from resort
Order some snacks & essentials from Garden Grocer that will get delivered to your room to bring to the parks
Fast pass as much as you can especially some character meetings
Don't try to cram so much in. We spent the am in the parks went back to hotel for 1-4, to go in pool & recharge & then back yo parks at night. It eliminates the meltdowns
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pumpkinmom
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Please share some Disney tips!
When I was there, you could do 3 fast passes in advance and when they were all finished get a 4th at kiosk.
There are lots of strategies you can find online telling you which rides are better to use fast pass.
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