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Links/notes mentioned in this episode
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Airport
- Global Entry might be worth it
- Some credit cards refund the amount
- If 1 person gets it, often the others in the travel group will get it as well. Kids 12 and under can go through line w/adult who has it.
- Use Lyft or private driver to get to WDW
Stay in hotel with easiest commute
- Boardwalk hotels or Contemporary
- Pop Century otherwise
Transportation
- Walk if you can
- Take Lyft/Minnie Van to cut down transport times
Dining
- Eat near where you’ll be
- Dine at good restaurants that aren’t the hardest reservations to get. The Wave, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Tutto Italia.
- To avoid being stuck to ADRs, make them last minute and/or eat Quick Service
Touring
- Get After Hours tickets to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios if available
- With little ones, consider Early Morning Magic for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios
- Don’t try to do everything, but pick a few top priorities
- Make good FastPass+ reservations and get more once the first 3 are used
Return home
- Use Resort Airline Check-In at resort
- Take Lyft or private driver to airport
Quick tip of the day
Via Sarah on Instagram:
When considering Park Hopping, look in the My Disney Experience app for the park with the most available FastPasses.
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