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Another 10 Disney World Mistakes To Avoid

August 24, 2019 by @Modlifeisgood Leave a Comment

Our original post 20 Disney World Mistakes to Avoid has been regularly been our most visited article here on Modern Life is Good. However, there are plenty of other errors which we did not include in our original post. Here is Another 10 Disney World Mistakes To Avoid to have a great vacation.

Another 10 Disney World Mistakes To Avoid
Another 10 Disney World Mistakes To Avoid

You can’t access the park Wi-Fi.

Online access is essential at Walt Disney World. The My Disney Experience App is your essential guide to wait times, maps, showtimes & a lot more. Plus you can reserve Fastpass+ & make dining reservations on the App.

Don’t even consider entering a Walt Disney World Park in 2019 without access to Wi-Fi!

Not staying for the night.

All Walt Disney World parks are even more magical at night. Make sure you don’t leave before it gets dark.

All four parks have unique nighttime entertainment & the last couple of hours of park opening often attracts much quieter waits.

Wonderful World of Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Wonderful World of Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Not using the Single Rider Line

Is it essential you sit next to a friend on a ride?

A Single Rider Line is available for Expedition Everest, Test Track & Rock N Roller Coaster. All 3 of these attractions can have long waits if you don’t have a Fastpass.

However, you can save a Fastpass selection by joining the Single Rider Line. As soon as there is a gap on the ride the cast member will fill it with a single rider.

Rider Switch Guide to Animal Kingdom
You Might Need Rider Switch for Expedition Everest

Missing the shows

Walt Disney World is not all about rides. There are some sensational Broadway Style shows at Walt Disney World. Check your time guide and try to catch an occasional show. A show also offer the opportunity for a rest and some time out of the sun.

Spend too long in the shops.

“The park is now closed but wait the shops are still open!”

Why waste ride time during the day visiting the shops?

The shops around park entrances stay open every night for 1 hour after the park advertised closing time.

Not checking for refurbishments

Attractions do close for refurbishments and these are usually advertised well in advance. Whilst the majority of these will not ruin your vacation, would you be happy if Flight of Passag was closed?

However, perhaps more problematic is if your resort is undergoing significant refurbishment.

A recent example is Caribbean Beach Resort, which had substantial renovations, including the closure of the restaurant & gift shop. The resort stayed open throughout the refurbishment, and guests had mixed views of their experience. How would you feel if your resort pool was closed? We canceled our vacation to Wilderness Lodge because of this.

You can find out more about Walt Disney World Scheduled refurbishments here.

The recently renovated Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
The recently renovated Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Trying to do every attraction.

Walt Disney World is massive and includes a lot of attractions. If time is limited you may need to skip the odd attraction. Yes, you might want to experience everything but usually, it is impossible.

Do you really want to miss Space Mountain for The Country Bear Jamboree?

Not checking park opening times.

Park opening times at Walt Disney World vary throughout the year. If you are visiting between late August & December there will be Halloween or Christmas Parties in The Magic Kingdom on certain dates. Parks will close early on these dates for guests without party tickets. Make sure you check before you visit.

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Another 10 Disney World Mistakes To Avoid

Missing your favorite character.

Character lines can be very long, but do you want to meet them all?

Some Characters you can get a Fastpass for, other you can meet in several parks & some you can meet at character meals.

In addition, you can see many characters by just watching a parade.

Consider creating a character strategy. Our guide to meeting characters at Walt Disney World has some fantastic tips.

Festival of Fantasy Parade Magic Kingdom Fascinating Facts
Festival of Fantasy Parade is a great way to see characters

Visiting on major holidays

Unfortunately, this might be unavoidable. However, if you can avoid it don’t visit Walt Disney World during major holidays. You will have a great time no matter when you visit but fewer crowds do mean less stress.

If visiting at the busiest times our Guide to Beating Crowds at Disney World might help.

The JAMMitors at Epcot
The JAMMitors at Epcot Another 10 Walt Disney World Mistakes

You can visit our original list of 20 Disney World Mistakes to Avoid here. Can you think of any mistakes we have missed off our list? Let us know below.

Don’t worry even if you make Disney World Mistakes it is unlikely to ruin your vacation. Adjust, change your plans and have a great vacation.

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Our Guide to Walt Disney World for Beginners is a fantastic resource to start planning your Walt Disney World Vacation. If you are a First Time or Repeat Visitor you will find the guide is full of useful information.

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