NEW! Ok, I'm not sure how new this actually is, but I just found out about it...Rider Switch Service. This allows one adult to stay with a child who is too short for a ride, or doesn't want to ride, and then board the ride as soon as one of the other adults gets off the ride. I said ride a lot just then. So you stay with little Sally while your friends get in the regular line. As soon as they come out of the ride you get straight on it without waiting!
Just ask a cast member for a Rider Switch Pass then wait in the designated area. When the rest of your party returns present your pass to board the ride immediately. You can even take 1 person who has already ridden the ride with you. This is available at all four Disney Parks, but only for certain rides. Check Rider Switch Availability here.
Parkhopper Passes: These passes allow you to visit all four of the Disney parks for one price rather than buying four different passes, which will of course save you money. This is especially the way to go if you plan on going to more than one park in one day.
Seeing the Parks:
- While having a day per park would be best, it is very possible to do two parks per day.
- The best thing you can do is decide which rides/attractions you are willing to wait in long lines for and which you are willing to skip, ahead of time. Popular rides often have wait times around 90 minutes.
- Upon entering the park get the day's schedule of shows and character meet and greets so that you can make a plan and not miss anything.
- Pick up Fast Passes (passes that give you a specified time to return to the ride to enter the Fast Pass line, which is often very short) for rides as soon as you enter the park. They stop giving them out early afternoon.
Parking: Parking is just around $15. If you go from one park to another in the same day, keep your parking ticket and only pay once.
Transportation between Parks: Buses run between all parks and are free. They run quite frequently. The tram at Epcot will only take you to the Transportation and Ticket Center, where you can catch other rides. For more info check here.
Food: You will want to check into Disney's Meal Plan if you are going with a large group. For small groups or couples it may be cheaper to buy each meal. At the cafeteria like restaurants the average meal is $10. The sit down restaurants vary in price and you will probably need a reservation.
Souvineers: If you buy large items, or a lot of items, and are not yet leaving the park you can have your package held and pick it up near the front gate when you leave. A fantastic way to get a souvineer from every park and remember your favorite parts of each park is Pin Trading. Pins can be bought in almost every shop and pin stands are located around the park. You can also approach most characters and staff members (all called cast memmbers) and trade pins with them. Make sure you pick up a lanyard so you can wear your pins throughout the day.
Children: Nothing much to say here, it's obviously a place for children. But a great deal of your day at Disney will be spent waiting in lines, so bring snacks and/or things to entertain. If you have a child in a stroller be prepared to have to leave your stroller in designated stroller parking areas a lot. These areas are unattended.
Photographs: Throughout the park you will see employees set up with cameras on tri-pods, greatest Disney idea ever! Pick up a Photo Pass (available from the employees), give the pass to the photographer, have your picture taken. Your picture will be scanned onto your card and will then be available online. You can share pictures online for a limited amount of time for free, or edit and order prints you like. You will find photographers at the most popular spots of all the parks (the Tree of Life, Cinderella's Castle, etc) and at the character meet and greets.
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