Making Good Memories In Disney World

A trip to Disney World in Orlando is sure to be a memorable trip for you and your family but the last memories you want to take home are how long you stood in lines and which rides you weren't able to get to on the trip.  Recently, I received an e-mail from http://www.conceirge.com/ that I found invaluable when it comes to getting around Disney World.  They interviewed Susan Kelly who has a well-known travel agency called "Travel Magic". Here are some of her insights about making the most of your trip that I want to share with you.

PLAN A PARK STRATEGY:  Don't just run in and ride the first rides you see.  Some attractions are more popular than others, or have fewer FastPasses, so you will need to think ahead a little bit.  The best way to do this is to pick your five must-do's at each park, and think about which of those need a FastPass.  There are two key things to know about the way FastPasses work.  First, you can only get one every two hours -- anywhere in the park.  Second, the popular rides have a limited number of passes available each day,. so be strategic and don't go picking up FastPasses for the first rides you see.  The most popular ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios is Toy Story!Mania, and it's usually out of passes by 10:30a.m. so if that ride interests you, get your FastPass there first.

INCLUDE A FEW WEEKDAYS IN YOUR TRIP:  Avoid major holidays and weekends, when the parks are at their most crowded.  If possible, plan your trip to include a few weekdays.

USE THE SINGLE RIDER LINE -- IT'S SHORTER:  You can bypass the longer lines at Expedition Everest, Test Track and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster by entering through the single rider line.  You won't be seated with your travel party, but you are often nearby.

USE YOUR SMART PHONE TO NAVIGATE THE PARKS:  Apps such as Touringplans or Versaedge provide live feeds of actual wait times and FastPass return times.  It can save you tons of walking and help you with your overall park strategy.

SEE TINKER BELL:  If you stand on the bridge to Tomorrowland for the evening fireworks show, Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at Magic Kingdom, you can see Tinker Bell (yes, she is real) fly from one of the castle turets into Tomorrowland.  If you're watching from too far away, you'll just see a light, but if you're on the bridge, you'll see a real person flying.

See You Real Soon!
TRAVEL M GIRL