Disney World Vacation Guides, Tips, and Advice
Welcome to Guide2WDW
Hi, I’m James. Since 1999, Guide2WDW has helped millions of families make the most of their trips to Disney World. This site was started by my family as a way of sharing our WDW knowledge gained over countless visits. Yes, we are those Disney nerds who visit every year and seem to know how to avoid all the lines, where to find the best food, and hidden secrets that can make for the best trip ever. We took the advice that we would typically give to our friends and family and turned it into a website so more people can find out how to make the most of their time at Disney World.
I grew up going to Disney World, which created some of my most cherished memories. Now as a new father, I’m discovering the joys of sharing those experiences with a new generation of Mickey Mouse fans.
A Disney World trip can be daunting for some people — the planning, the cost, the sheer amount of things to do can be overwhelming. A Disney World trip is a big expense in terms of time and money, so my goal is to help you feel like it’s time and money well spent. We have hundreds of Disney World tips shared by readers plus in-depth guides on systems like Genie+ and Lightning Lane.
If you’re planning your next Disney World trip, here’s where you should start.
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Everything to do at Disney World during the Christmas and winter holiday season.
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May 1, 2014
Tip: A trip to the dollar store can help brighten up your trip.
Guide2WDW reader Karen shares how spending $2 at a dollar store brightened up Fantasmic for herself…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Pack a suitcase full of snacks for your trip.
I have read several tips about sending packages to your hotel with snacks and other treats in the…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Save money on Southwest to Orlando.
If you are in an area that Southwest services, get their Ding! service from their website and sign…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Take advantage of Annual Pass discounts when booking hotel rooms.
We booked a room at Wilderness Lodge for $197 per night with AAA discount. I then bought an Annual…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Check out Hess for cheap gas prices at WDW.
Believe it or not, the Hess gas stations on Disney property have cheap gas prices. The Chevron…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Buy glow sticks and other trinkets before you leave for vacation!
When it gets dark my kids always want the light/glow in the dark sticks, bracelets & necklaces.…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Save money by packing a lunch.
Arlen shares a tip for saving some money while dining in the parks: "We pack our lunch in the…
May 1, 2014
Tip: Be thorough and ask for a breakdown of costs for your trip.
Sometimes it really pays be thorough about your vacation. Beth writes, "Since I am obsessive in…
April 30, 2014
Tip: The Dining Plan can save you stress during your trip.
The Disney Dining Plan can save you a lot of hassle and planning while you're at Disney World.…
April 30, 2014
Tip: Call for special codes to upgrade your tickets.
Guide2WDW reader Blaine advises to always call before you book your trip: "I was just reading an…
April 30, 2014
Tip: Don’t forget about the Single Rider line!
If you are in a group with teenage children, definitely do the single rider lines. You will…
April 30, 2014
Tip: Head to the back of the park first to avoid lines.
Here's a tip that works best at Magic Kingdom: If you want to save time, get to the park as it…
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