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The Most Stressful Situations in Disney World (And How to Fix Them)

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We don’t know about you, but we get SO excited when we’re planning for an upcoming Disney World trip! Just thinking about all of the food, rides, and entertainment we’re about to enjoy gets us so hyped up.

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But, there are also some not-so-great things that can happen to you when you’re on your Disney World vacation. Planning ahead of time can help you avoid many stressful situations, but there are still issues that could happen during your trip. So, let’s talk about the most stressful situations in Disney World, and how you can fix them!

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14 Things Disney Pros NEVER Do

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Do you have a friend who just seems to do everything right when they visit Disney World and you don’t understand how their vacation is so relaxed and meticulously planned compared to yours?

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Well, around here we call those folks the pros, and most pros would tell you it just comes with practice! Luckily, we’ve been to the parks a whole lot and made all the big mistakes so that you don’t have to! So, do Disney like a pro and AVOID doing these 14 things.

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Even Disney World Has Surge Pricing. Here’s How to Avoid It.

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Not all Disney World vacations are created equally. 

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Sure, all of the attractions and dining options might generally remain the same (though things are always changing around Disney World!), and you might hug the same characters too – but at the end of the day, no two Disney World trips are the same. One of the biggest factors that can impact a trip is just how crowded the parks are on the day of your visit. This can affect everything from how long you have to wait to ride your favorite attraction, where you decide (or are forced) to eat a meal, and yes – even how much you pay for certain things. Disney World is not immune to surge pricing, but we’re giving you our best tips on how to avoid it!

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Why YOU Might BAIL On Your Disney World Hotel

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Some Disney World guests actually choose to check out of their hotel well before their vacation is over!

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A Disney World vacation can take a LOT of planning. From snagging Advance Dining Reservations to making Disney Park Pass reservations, there are tons of details to consider. So, with all those moving parts, why would some guests choose to check out of their hotel with days — or weeks — still left of their trip??

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The 3 Most UNEXPECTED Things That Happened in Disney World in May

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Whew, it’s been a busy month in Disney World!

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From the booth announcements for the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival to the coming opening of 2023 Walt Disney World vacation bookings, we’ve got a lot coming at us. But, there’s some news we DIDN’T see coming! Here are the three most unexpected things that happened at Disney World last month!

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NEWS: 2023 Disney World Vacations Available for Booking SOON!

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We’re almost halfway through 2022, so it might be time to start thinking about your 2023 Disney World visit!

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Although you can’t yet book your 2023 Disney World vacation, that’s changing very soon. Disney just announced the date that 2023 Disney World trips can be officially booked — so it’s time to break out your calendar and start thinking ahead!

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Changes To Genie+ Booking Announced For Disney World

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Disney Genie+ launched back in October of 2021, but it has since seen several changes!

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The paid system replaced Disney’s previously free FastPass program. Now, you have to pay $15 per day, per person to use Genie+, which allows you to make reservations to skip the lines of certain Disney World attractions using the Lightning Lanes. Disney has been making changes periodically to the system, and now, MORE changes are on the way!

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8 Disney World Plans That Are Really Bad Ideas

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There’s a lot of planning to do when it comes to a Disney World trip these days. And, you might find yourself having some pretty bad ideas in the process!

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Whether this is your first trip or 50th trip, it’s easy to end up making some big mistakes that cost you some of the fun on your Disney trip. So, let us help save you from yourself and avoid making these 8 mistakes in Disney World!

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Have Park Passes Ruined Disney World Planning? Guests Are Divided.

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Since Disney World’s reopening in summer 2020, Disney has introduced the Park Pass Reservation system. 

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What started as a way to control capacity at Disney World as a health and safety measure seems to be the new “normal” of Disney vacation planning. The Park Pass Reservation system requires that you make a free reservation at the park you’re planning to go to before you can go in. This is pretty different from how park entry worked before, so we asked our readers if the park pass reservation system has changed the way they plan Disney World trips! 

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Guests Share the HARDEST Part of Planning a Disney World Vacation

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You’re ready to see the main Mouse, eat Mickey-shaped waffles, and ride all of the newest rides, but there’s just one thing — before you get to Disney World, you’ll have to PLAN your trip. That alone can feel like a marathon.

Planning for Disney World Can Be a Lot of Work!

Between planning for dining reservations, transportation to and from the airport, and Park Passes — it can be a lot. So we took to Facebook to get your thoughts on the hardest part of planning a Disney World trip, and you all had a LOT of thoughts.

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