Tips about Magic Kingdom, Mousecellaneous, Packing and Planning
Remember, if you forget where you parked your car, tell a parking attendant about what time you parked. They can then usually tell you about where you parked within a row or so. - Fred
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For all those folks writing about nightlight options -- Make sure your wall-mounted hair dryer is plugged in! Each room I've ever stayed in, regardless of pixie dust level, has the built-in night light feature. Though, as a retired teacher, I admit that the cyalume sticks (glow sticks) are always fun! - Scott Stuart
For all those folks writing about nightlight options -- Make sure your wall-mounted hair dryer is plugged in! Each room I've ever stayed in, regardless of pixie dust level, has the built-in night light feature. Though, as a retired teacher, I admit that the cyalume sticks (glow sticks) are always fun! - Scott Stuart
I have found that the battery-operated tea lights make great nightlights in hotels where the toilet is in a separate room from the sinks. Often these bathrooms don't have any plugs (the plugs are in the sink area, probably due to safety concerns about electricity and water). For me the tea lights provide just enough light to see to go to the bathroom at night. - Nancy Yetman
Bringing a night light for your room was a recent tip here. We pick up a tube of "swizzle stick"-sized glow sticks at our dollar store. You get about 10 sticks in the tube. Just activate two or three and drop them on the floor close to the walls. You will be surprised how much of a glow they give off. Kids love them and they help take away the scariness of a strange room, while lighting the way to the bathroom! - Brian Phillips
At many of the Disney Resort rooms the drapes don't always come together enough to ensure privacy, especially the ones that are right next to the entrance door or the ones on corner rooms. I always bring along a couple of clothespins to clip them together at night. Then I can use them to hang up wet bathing suits on the line over the tub, too. - Marlene Culver
At any Disney resort, the room at night can get pretty dark. The first time we visited I tried leaving the bathroom light on so my kids could see in the middle of the night if they needed to get up to use the bathroom. But sometimes with the fan that also runs, and the door a crack, it was too loud and too bright. Now I always bring a little night light to plug in right next to the sink area. Just the right amount of light for those who get up to light their way without tripping over suitcases or Mickey hats, and no noise from the bathroom fan to keep me up all night! - Karen P.
I always bring one of those micro cloths with me to wipe the mirror with. They are cheap and really useful; they clear up the steamy surface quickly with no streaks. I always hated taking a shower, then not being able to see in the mirror to finish up. - Ruth Morehart
Magic Kingdom - I have a tip for the WDW At Large section. I am a 5' 5'' female weighing 315 lbs. I fit comfortably in all of the rides at Magic Kingdom except the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster in Fantasyland. The restraint must fit over the top of and around your thighs. The width is not adjustable so you must squeeze your thighs together and force the restraint down around them. I barely, and I mean barely, was able to squeeze my legs together enough to fit and was uncomfortable the entire time. I also recommend saying you are a 'party of one' so you can ride solo, because the width of the car is slim. I loved the ride -- very smooth -- but won't ride again unless I lose weight. - Annabelle
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We have vacationed many times at Walt Disney World since 1993. Oftentimes, I will ship a package a week in advance, filled with snacks and surprises. I've learned the hard way, if you're staying at a conference center resort (for example, the Contemporary or Bay Lake Tower) send the box via USPS. If it is shipped UPS or FedEx, you are charged a service/handling fee when you check-in and claim your package. - Ann
Magic Kingdom - Love your newsletter! I've gotten so many helpful tips from reading it; I'm glad to be able to contribute one myself! We were at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World two weeks ago, and during the day, the standby line to meet Anna and Elsa got up to four hours long! We happened to pass by the Princess Fairytale Hall just before 9 p.m. one evening as the parade was imminent, and the meet-and-greet was still open, with only a 20-minute wait. If someone in your party is eager to meet the Frozen princesses, but you can't stomach spending hours to make it happen, I suggest you ask one of the cast members at Princess Fairytale Hall how late it is open, and consider going toward the end of the day. - Stacey
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Magic Kingdom - In my opinion, the best way to avoid crowds (as well as beat the heat) in the Magic Kingdom is to walk through the gift shops on Main Street. I feel like most people don't know, or forget, that these shops are connected. While the shops can be crowded, my girlfriend and I found they were way more manageable than on Main Street. We saved a lot of time and stress by walking through the gift shops before, during, and after any fireworks or parades. - Mike Pizzoferrato
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So I get home and save the MagicBand we got in March, but I'm not really sure what to do with it. Then my brilliant boyfriend came up with a great use. Since it snaps into various sizes he suggested using it to hold extension cords or electrical cords. Great way to recycle! - Grandeb from NJ
EDITOR'S NOTE: You can bring your Magic Band back for your next visit. They last approximately two years.
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Magic Kingdom - The new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a great, family-friendly ride. There is so much to see and experience in both the outside and inside queue areas, so take your time! Don't rush to the ride. Note: When using FastPass+ you will miss the first two interactive queue areas. Here are seven tips for riding the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train from AllEars.Net's Deb Wills:
1. Walking along the outdoor queue, be sure to look down at the ground. You'll see impressions left by forest creatures, acorns and sticks.
2. Check out the wonderful Dwarfs cottage on the left of the queue when you are still outside. This is actually the end of the ride. Don't forget to peer into the windows!
3. There are three interactive areas of the queue. As you go into each, be sure to read the notes the Dwarfs left for you. You get to "clean" the gems as they flow through the wooden trough, make music by placing your hand under the spigots, and once fully inside spin the barrels of jewels. Remember to LOOK UP for more magic! Get others involved so you can all see the magical transformation overhead when all seven barrels are spun at the same time.
4. On the ride itself, at the top of the first lift, look straight out for a great view of New Fantasyland, especially beautiful at dusk and at night!
5. Inside the mine there are a few Hidden Mickeys. One is located above Grumpy's head (and to his right as you pass by), but your view may vary depending on where you are seated in the train.
6. Once you pass Grumpy, keep looking left for the shadows of the dwarfs marching home from work.
7. After your exciting ride through the mine and the forest, the train comes to a smooth stop just beyond the unload area. Look to your right for the best surprise of all! You'll see some familiar figures from the old Snow White's Scary Adventures attraction.
1. Walking along the outdoor queue, be sure to look down at the ground. You'll see impressions left by forest creatures, acorns and sticks.
2. Check out the wonderful Dwarfs cottage on the left of the queue when you are still outside. This is actually the end of the ride. Don't forget to peer into the windows!
3. There are three interactive areas of the queue. As you go into each, be sure to read the notes the Dwarfs left for you. You get to "clean" the gems as they flow through the wooden trough, make music by placing your hand under the spigots, and once fully inside spin the barrels of jewels. Remember to LOOK UP for more magic! Get others involved so you can all see the magical transformation overhead when all seven barrels are spun at the same time.
4. On the ride itself, at the top of the first lift, look straight out for a great view of New Fantasyland, especially beautiful at dusk and at night!
5. Inside the mine there are a few Hidden Mickeys. One is located above Grumpy's head (and to his right as you pass by), but your view may vary depending on where you are seated in the train.
6. Once you pass Grumpy, keep looking left for the shadows of the dwarfs marching home from work.
7. After your exciting ride through the mine and the forest, the train comes to a smooth stop just beyond the unload area. Look to your right for the best surprise of all! You'll see some familiar figures from the old Snow White's Scary Adventures attraction.
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Valorie McCray shares these tips for quickly clearing security at the park entrances:
1. To save time for you and other guests always have the bags that you are carrying into the parks ready for the security people to inspect.
2. Before you reach the security people have your bags unzipped, unbuckled and unsnapped. This means every bag that has any type of closure and all closures on the bag. Open the bag up for them so they can see inside.
3. Bags that will be checked are purses, camera bags, cell phone bags with any type of closures, diaper bags and soft coolers -- any type bag. If your bag is a string backpack this will also be checked. Open it up so they can see inside.
4. You MUST remove fanny packs from around your waist or camera bags from around your neck.
5. Remove all items from the stroller basket located under the seat of your stroller.
If everyone would prepare before the security check while waiting in line, the line would move much faster. We as a family will give a bag for each child to carry through the line. For example my 8-year-old grandson will carry the small camera bag and he is responsible for the safety of the bag until we enter the park.
1. To save time for you and other guests always have the bags that you are carrying into the parks ready for the security people to inspect.
2. Before you reach the security people have your bags unzipped, unbuckled and unsnapped. This means every bag that has any type of closure and all closures on the bag. Open the bag up for them so they can see inside.
3. Bags that will be checked are purses, camera bags, cell phone bags with any type of closures, diaper bags and soft coolers -- any type bag. If your bag is a string backpack this will also be checked. Open it up so they can see inside.
4. You MUST remove fanny packs from around your waist or camera bags from around your neck.
5. Remove all items from the stroller basket located under the seat of your stroller.
If everyone would prepare before the security check while waiting in line, the line would move much faster. We as a family will give a bag for each child to carry through the line. For example my 8-year-old grandson will carry the small camera bag and he is responsible for the safety of the bag until we enter the park.
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