What are the best Disney World tips most families don't know?
Link your tickets in the app, use the 30 minutes of resort early entry, plan a midday break, eat early or late and check the closure list before you go. Small habits save more time than any single trick.
These tips come up in almost every trip we plan.
Before you go
- Link tickets and reservations in the My Disney Experience app. Everything else depends on it.
- Check the refurbishment calendar. Rides close. See what is closed.
- Decide on Lightning Lane early. Resort guests can book before off-site guests. See the Lightning Lane guide.
- Book dining at 60 days. Popular tables go fast.
In the parks
- Use resort early entry. Resort guests get 30 minutes of early entry at all four parks daily, reported as extended through 2027.
- Mobile order. Skip the counter line. See the mobile order guide.
- Ride during shows and parades. Some lines shorten.
- Ask for a Magic Shot. PhotoPass photographers add effects on request.
- Take a midday break. Heat and crowds peak early afternoon.
- Eat early or late to avoid peak meal times.
- Ask for a celebration button. They're free. See special occasions.
At the resort
- Walk the grounds. Many resorts have themed areas worth seeing.
- Use boats and the Skyliner where they connect to your parks.
- Ask about offers after you book. See when to book.
More: the first-timer's guide.
Check Disney's own pages
Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.
