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Here’s 3 More Disney World Vacation Tips That Everyone Forgets About

There’s lots to know when planning your Walt Disney World vacation. Even seasoned Disney fans can forget some of the smaller details and tips. We aim to make our website and Lines app as helpful as possible. We’ve previously shared three tips for visiting Walt Disney World that practically everyone forgets about, and we figured we’d share three more.

  1. Parking and transportation opens about 45 minutes before opening
  2. Baby Care Centers and First Aid
  3. You can walk through attraction queues without riding
Here’s 3 More Disney World Vacation Tips That Everyone Forgets About
Avatar Flight of Passage Queue
Here’s 3 More Disney World Vacation Tips That Everyone Forgets About
Epcot Parking Tram Loop March 2020

Parking and transportation opens about 45 minutes before opening

One of the keys to maximizing your time and avoiding long lines at Walt Disney World is getting there early. The famed rope drop experience allows many guests to get multiple attractions under their belt in the first hour of park operation. The key is to get to the park itself well before opening.

Disney resort transportation from the hotels as well as the theme park parking lots generally open about 45 minutes prior to the scheduled opening time of the park. On busier days, like peak holidays, this can even be stretched to an hour before opening.

Here’s 3 More Disney World Vacation Tips That Everyone Forgets About
Distanced Parking at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Baby Care Centers and First Aid

Whether you’re a parent of an infant or a preschooler, Disney’s Baby Care Centers are a godsend. Each of the four parks has one. They are marked on the maps and MyDisneyExperience app, and are generally located near the center of each park. Any Cast Member should be able to direct you if you have any trouble finding it. Here you can purchase any forgotten baby supplies like diapers, pull-ups, wipes, pacifiers, baby food, and more. You can also change diapers in a space that is much less congested than the regular restrooms throughout the park. Nursing rooms are also available.

Here’s 3 More Disney World Vacation Tips That Everyone Forgets About
Animal Kingdom Baby Care Center Changing Area

Each park also has a First Aid Station, usually near the Baby Care Center. Here you can get help with basic medical needs including some over-the-counter medications. I have utilized them for allergic reactions and dehydration, and appreciate the wonderful Cast Members and RNs here so much.

You can walk through attraction queues without riding

Walt Disney World does an awesome job of creating queues for attractions that are entertaining and immersive. Disney is big on storytelling and the story usually begins the moment you walk into the queue. But, not every ride is for every person. If you want to join your group as they wait in line, or if you just want to experience one of the cool queues, you can walk through without having to get on the ride. Just let the Cast Member at the boarding area know you do not wish to ride and they will point you in the direction of the exit. Of course, you should check the Expected Wait Time in our Lines app first to make sure you won’t be waiting too long.

What are some of your lesser known Disney World tips and tricks? Let us know in the comments.

Here’s 3 More Disney World Vacation Tips That Everyone Forgets About

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PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping

For one reason or another you may find yourself with a day at Walt Disney World without going into the theme parks. One of the best ways to spend such a day is to hop around some of the Disney resort hotels. One of the best places to do this is the Magic Kingdom resorts including Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

That’s exactly what Ivonne on our team (@servoisnaked on Twitter and Instagram) did yesterday.

PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Disney’s Polynesian – Beach Area

PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping

PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Boulder Ridge Section
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Room Renovation
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Room Renovation

PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping

PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Bay Lake
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Seven Seas Lagoon Sunset
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
On the Seven Seas Lagoon
PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping
Sunset at Disney’s Contemporary Boat Dock

How do you like to spend a park-free day? Have you ever spent the afternoon resort hopping?

PHOTOS – A Park-Free Day Calls for Resort Hopping

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What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

While many Walt Disney World resort amenities have been temporarily discontinued, the gyms at the deluxe hotels are open – and there are a number of COVID-era safety measures in place.

During a recent stay at Saratoga Springs, I visited the hotel gym four times. I was the only person in the facility during three of those times. The fourth time, there was one other guest there too. The Saratoga gym is quite large, so it was easy to keep our distance from each other. Other hotel gyms are smaller, making social distancing less reliable.

The gym building at Saratoga, which is normally open during the day, is perpetually locked. You can open it with your resort room key. There are no other guests allowed inside.

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

There is a water bubbler for guest use. The nearby stack of paper cups is individually plastic wrapped.

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

Signage indicates that face coverings must be worn while working out.

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

There were plenty of towels available, but no attendant on site during any of my visits. There are disinfecting wipes and a hand sanitizer dispenser near the door.

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

A few of the weight machines have been moved further apart than usual, though cardio machines continue to be in close proximity to each other. Typical loose items like yoga mats had been removed. Otherwise, the gym looked much like normal.

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

What Are the Disney World Hotel Gyms Like Now?

Given the current situation, would you work out in a Disney hotel gym? Let us know!

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Select Disneyland Hotels Are Now Accepting New Reservations Starting August 1st

Last month, Disney announced its proposal to reopen Downtown Disney on July 9thDisneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on July 17th, and select hotels on July 23rd.

Select Disneyland Hotels Are Now Accepting New Reservations Starting August 1st

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

And while Downtown Disney will be moving forward with its plans to welcome back guests starting this Thursday, the other Disneyland Resort reopenings have been delayed.

Since it is unknown when Disney’s Californian Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Resort will reopen, we chatted with a Disneyland Resort Cast Member who confirmed these hotels are no longer accepting new bookings for the month of July. The earliest new reservation you can now make is August 1st. It is also still unknown when the Disneyland Hotel will reopen.

Select Disneyland Hotels Are Now Accepting New Reservations Starting August 1st

Screenshot From Chat with Disneyland Resort Cast Member

The Cast Member also informed us that the standard reservation cancellation policy has been re-instated.

Select Disneyland Hotels Are Now Accepting New Reservations Starting August 1st

Screenshot From Chat with Disneyland Resort Cast Member

Previously, the policy stated Disney would waive cancellation fees through July 22nd. Now the policy says they will work with guests that may have been impacted by the closure with no specific date listed. As of today, here’s how Disneyland Resort’s cancellation fee policy now reads on its website.

Select Disneyland Hotels Are Now Accepting New Reservations Starting August 1st

Screenshot From Disneyland’s Website

The friendly Cast Member also informed us it is still unknown at this time when Disneyland Resort’s theme parks and hotels will reopen. We’ll continue to keep an eye on Disneyland’s homepage for the most up-to-date information regarding Disneyland’s phased reopening and we’ll let you know as soon as Disneyland releases more information soon!

Are you thinking about going to Disneyland this summer? Let us know if you’re hoping the theme parks and resorts will be reopening soon in the comments below.

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Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort is now offering up to a 30% discount for Annual Passholders

Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort is now offering up to a 30% discount for Annual Passholders swan and dolphin

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is now offering up to a 30% discount from their unrestricted best available rates exclusively for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders.

The rate can be booked at www.swandolphin.com or by calling the resort at 1-800-227-1500.

For online reservations: under the Special Rates drop down menu, select “Promo” and enter the code QWH.

A valid Walt Disney World Annual Pass must be presented at check-in to redeem the rate.   The hotel is currently accepting reservations for July 29 and beyond.

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