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We’ve Really Screwed Up Rope-Drop In Magic Kingdom. 😳 Don’t Make These Mistakes.

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We are HUGE rope-drop fans in Disney World, but, believe me, we’ve messed up BIG TIME!

Cinderella Castle

Making sure you do EVERYTHING you want while on vacation at Disney World is no easy feat even with tools like Genie+ and lightning lanes to help you out. That’s why it’s so important to use all the best tricks to your advantage!

If you’re planning to rope-drop (e.g. be one of the first people in the parks — literally named because the Cast Members hold ropes over the entrances to the lands) Magic Kingdom before the park officially opens, you can LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES and really maximize your time! [Read more…]

We’ve Ridden EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride. These Are the BEST.

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There are over 20 rides and attractions in Magic Kingdom, and it’s basically impossible to visit every single one in one day. So how do you know which ones to prioritize?

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

We’ve been on every Magic Kingdom ride LOTS of times, so we can tell you exactly which ones are worth the wait! [Read more…]

The Meal You Have to SKIP to Have a Good Day in Disney World

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You have SO many options when it comes to planning out your day in Walt Disney World.

Cinderella Castle at Disney World

Will you go to THIS restaurant for breakfast before heading to THAT park and riding that OTHER ride and picking up the LATEST souvenir? It’s enough to make your head spin. And on top of all that, will you rope drop too? Let’s take a beat, de-stress, and work on the plan together. We’ve got a pro tip for you. Here it is: When you want to have a good day in Walt Disney World, there’s a meal you HAVE to skip. Let’s talk about it!
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The Most Important Rides To Rope Drop at Each Disneyland Park

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“Rope Dropping is a must. It is not a recommendation, but an absolute must if you want to ensure you are getting on all the rides you want to in a day,” says one of our readers.

Sleeping Beauty Castle- Disneyland

In this article, we will be giving you a list of the most important rides to “Rope Drop” in each Disneyland Resort park! Take notes, because this is an essential MUST-DO to ensure you have an efficient Disney Day. [Read more…]

The 8 Most Chaotic Moments in Disney World

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Picture this: You are on your Disney Vacation, the sun is shining, you have your park day planned out, and you are excited.

EPCOT

But as seasoned Disney travelers know, you should expect the unexpected. There are things that pop up that can throw a hiccup in your day. No, we aren’t talking about your children having a meltdown or your phone dying. We’re talking about chaotic events that happen almost daily in Disney World and how to prepare for them.

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6 Disney World Tips We (Almost) NEVER Give Anymore

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A LOT has changed in Disney World over the past three or so years.

So MUCH has changed in Disney World

We’ve had to learn how to make park pass reservations (although many of us won’t have to after 2024). We had to learn the ins and outs of Genie+. Even the way we make dining reservations has changed. With that being said, though, it means that a lot of advice we would have once given for visiting Disney World just doesn’t work anymore.

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The One Thing You Need to Know Before You Rope Drop Animal Kingdom

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While visiting Disney World, it can seem nearly impossible to experience all the rides and attractions within a week-long visit or less.

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Lines for several fan-favorite attractions can quite literally be HOURS long, and Disney’s skip-the-line service, Genie+, doesn’t always fit everybody’s budget. We typically recommend rope dropping each of the Disney World parks to hit those super popular attractions early in the day. Rope dropping is when you show up to the parks as soon as they’re open in order to be among the first people on a ride or attraction. This “hack” allows you a shorter wait in most cases, so that you aren’t spending your whole day waiting in line. While we totally recommend this trick for people visiting three of the Disney World parks, there’s one park that makes us feel a little hesitant when recommending the rope drop strategy.

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3 Compelling Reasons NOT to Rope Drop Pirates of the Caribbean in Disney World

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We all have that one ride we just HAVE to rope drop in Disney World, right?

Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom

Maybe you always run straight to Spaceship Earth as soon as EPCOT opens because you need to hear Dame Judi Dench tell you about the history of communication. Maybe it’s making a beeline for Pandora to ride Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Perhaps you want your first ride in Magic Kingdom to be Pirates of the Caribbean, but if that’s the case, you may not want to do that.

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Rope Drop is Not Optional in Disney World Right Now

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Rope dropping, or arriving to the rides and attractions right when they open for the day, is a great way to experience rides and attractions without those ridiculously long waits or the need to purchase a Lightning Lane or Genie+.

Rope drop in Magic Kingdom

We recommend rope dropping rides and attractions to most Disney World visitors if they’re hoping to experience certain attractions without standing in line for hours. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Slinky Dog Dash, and Avatar: Flight of Passage are all rides with somewhat bearable wait times at rope drop — to name a few. We usually say that this isn’t necessary, only recommended, and that you will also experience wait-time drops later in the evening for most popular rides. However, recent events tell us that rope dropping might actually be necessary right now after all. 😳

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7 Places You Do NOT Want to Be in Disney World — Take Notes

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There are a lot of places you’ll WANT to be during your Disney World vacation.

Magic Kingdom

You’ll want to be on time for your dining reservations and Genie+ Lightning Lanes. You’ll probably want to be in front of Cinderella Castle at night for that perfect fireworks view. And of course, at some point, you’ll want to brave the gift shops to get that must-have souvenir. But there are also plenty of places you DON’T want to be in Disney World…and we’re sharing the details!

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