1,000 Disney Theme Park Tips!!

[arielshouse]

95. always get a mickey head ornament and personalize it.

96. if on the basic DDP use your snack coupons for a pastry in the parks for breakfast.

97. try and be on BTMRR while WISHES is going on!! it's an amazing view!!

98. take pictures of all the signs of the rides!! they put in an extereme amount of detail and they make a great scrapbook just of the signs!!

[TinkerbellT421]

99. Dont miss the Rockin Roller Coaster or ToT.

100. Try to catch a playoff foot ball game in January at the ESPN club. Atmosphere and fans are amazing...not to mention all the tvs everywhere. One at every stall and sink, you can never miss anything.

101. Get a crystal at the Imagination PAvillion where they take a picture of you and whoever you want and put it in a 3D form in the crystal.

102. Have to see Figment and meet him after the ride, absolute classic.

103. Cant miss the Carousel of Progress. Another classic ride.

104. Check out the magic tricks at the Magic Store (Name escapes me) at DTD.

105. Take a nighttime walk after visiting Epcot, through the back walkway at International Gateway, and go check out the Friendship boats, the Beach Club and check out the nighttime shows onthe Boardwalk.

106. Have a Doh_bar (Fried candy bar) at the Cookes of Dublin at DTD. (You can use a snack credit for it too)

107. HAve a margarita (or two ) from the margarita bars while strolling along the walkway @ DTD.

108. Eat @ The Coral Reef Restaurant and be seated in front of the Fish tank.

109. Try to be the first one at Tinkerbells Treasures in MK and ask a CM to wake up tinkerbell.

110. Eat steak at LeCellier @ the Canada pavillion in EPCOT.

[Magic Smiles]

Tips I forgot on my last post:

111. Pre-order your photopass CD.

112. Ride the train around MK a few times and make sure you sit on both sides of the train.

[Sam&Alex&Josh'sMOM]

113. Let your kids nap. Even if at the parks... it gives you time to people watch. It also gives you time to sit back and appreciate the fact that you have them and were able to take them to such a magical place!

114. Use the baby stations. They are clean and cool.

[Belle1217]

115. If you are there around the holidays be sure to go to MVMCP.

116. Go to see the Osborne Family Spectacle of lights. (try to find the black cat)

117. In epcot go to see the Candlelight Processional.

[sisterslovindisney]

I forgot one:
118. Don't wear Kakhi's on Kali River Rapids unless you want everyone to know the color of your panties

[cal5755]

These are some EXCELLENT tips!!!!

119. If you are not going to make your ADR make sure you call and cancel.

120. Pack a little first aide kit (most importantly band aids, aloe and pain reliever).

[tmosier]

121. Keep a daily journal (and update it every night!) and be sure to post a trip report on Intercot when you get back!

122. Be polite to CMs.

123. DD14 says to buy a pair of Mickey ears.

124. She also says that you're never too old to go on the teacups.

125. DD13 says to get a smoothie from the Main St. Bakery.

[Speedy1998]

123. Stop and smell the roses. (I mean this literally, MK and EPCOT have some great rose gardens.)

[scoot241]

126. Get the Fantasmic Dinner Package. You have to eat sometime, so why not get reserved seats to Fantasmic as well?

[ParkMan]

127. Instead of eating at the hotel, try going a bit earlier and having breakfast at the parks. It will be a nice, slow way to start off the morning.

128. If you stay at the Wilderness Lodge, volunteer to help raise the flag.

129. If you can, plan a date night at California Grill. Make sure to have the reservation overlap with MK fireworks and then watch them from the balcony outside.

[busterthebronco]

130. challenge yourself to spend the whole day at your resort.
131.try the buster family challenge: 4 parks in one day!

[epceddie]

132. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride at POFG.

133. See Circque du Soleil.

134. Sit at the bar and have drinks and appetizers at the House of Blues in DTD. The bartenders are great.

135. Ask for buttons if you're on your honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary. CM's and the people you meet will got out of their way to congratulate you.

136. Have a drink with a light-up ice cube at the Kona Cafe at the Poly.

137. Pool hop, if you can.

138. Don't use flash photography if you're asked not to.

139. Do some shopping at Team Disney in DTD.

140. Get your picture taken in front of the statue of Walt and Mickey in the MK.

141. Visit a new restaurant in one of the parks or at one of the resorts.

142. Take the water taxi from OKW to DTD.

143. Go with your nieces and nephews while they're still young enough to be mesmerized.

144. Have a blast in the wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon.

145. Get your picture taken with a CM.

146. Buy the refillable mug at your resort.

147. Visit the AKL and try the pistachio creme brulee at Jiko.

148. Take a behind-the-scenes tour.

149. Grab a chair and take a nap in the lobby at the Wilderness Lodge. Just don't snore too loud like I did.

150. Never get tired of hearing that "Welcome Home" when you return to your DVC resort.

[katzctkpt]

133. Watch the sun rise at POR overlooking the water and the Riverside Mill WaterWheel.

134. Try the sweet potato pancakes at Boatwright's.

[playdead88]

153. Plan Plan Plan before you go

154. take advantage of photo pass and check out the pre pay photo pass option

155. try to book an early breakfast reservation at magic kingdom - you get in early and get the chance to walk down main street with almost no crowd - the best part is the smells - its a mix of just watered flowers, candy and the bakery its my favorite place on earth!

156. order groceries from garden grocer - its so nice to have drinks and snacks in your hotel room

157. try to take some time to slow down and enjoy being in disney world

[BritCody]

158. If you are staying on WDW Property, take advantage of having your purchases at the stores shipped to your resort instead of carrying them around.

159. On HM never step to the dead center of the room. Step towards the entrance for the Doom Buggies and get ahead of at least 30 or so people.

160. Similar to 159. on TOT always stand in the back away from the t.v and near the next entrance door so you are now first out of the room and ahead of the pack

[DisneyorBust]

161. Watch WISHES! from the beach at the Polynesian resort.

162. Try and get the earliest ADR for a Crystal Palace breakfast. It is something special to be in a nearly empty Magic Kingdom.

[ISLE39]

163 go to Goofys candy company and make your own rice krispy treat, pretzel or marshmallow stick. its your own creation and so much fun to eat.

164 dont forget those ponchos from home, the sunblock no matter what time of year it is florida sun is unforgiving and bandaids and aspirin

165 dont forget your disney rewards card as its free spending money in walt disney world

166 dont forget your Cellphone or walkie talkies to keep in touch if and when you seperate for rides and such

167 AND MOST IMPORTANTLY DONT EVER LOSE SIGHT OF ONE THING IT WAS ALL STARTED BY A MOUSE

[Lorraine444]

168. You can get free Ice water @ any stand that sells fountain soda.... The water is not bad like everyone says. BIG SAVINGS!

169. When they close a ride from mechanical problems, watch everyone leave & sometimes it re-opens very quickly - you are now in front of the line...

[djsharp]

Great Posts! I'm making a list for the trip.