Your trip to Walt Disney World can be one of the greatest vacation experiences you'll ever have, but getting the most out of it can be a bit of a challenge. So many people aimlessly plan their Disney World trip and end up wasting so much time and money when they arrive. Unlike many other vacation destinations, Walt Disney World is very fast paced and there is more to do than you will most likely have time to do. Therefore, if you want to get the most out of your trip, you must first familiarize yourself with what there is to do, where to stay, where to eat, and then develop a time saving schedule. This book will give you a lot to consider when planning your trip. It will also show you how to effectively schedule your daily time at the parks and dining with a sample time schedule. This book is perfect for anyone who is planning a first time vacation to Walt Disney World, as well as anyone that has been to Disney World and wants to get the most out of their trip the next time they visit!

UPDATED and EXPANDED for 2014 to include coverage of the all new FastPass+, 40 brand new BONUS tips, and more than 25 NEW photos! Now packed with 240 tips to help you save TIME and MONEY! Prepare for your journey to the ”Happiest Place on Earth” - Walt Disney World! Experience a magical Disney vacation with Disney Tips & Secrets: Unlocking the Magic of a Walt Disney World Vacation. Whether you're going to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, or Epcot, we've got you covered with over 200 Disney World tips and secrets to save time and MONEY while taking the stress out of your Disney vacation planning. If you're heading to Disney's water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, Disney Tips & Secrets will ensure you're prepared to splash into the fun! The Disney Insider team has spent THOUSANDS of hours INSIDE THE PARKS of Walt Disney World over the past five years, carefully tracking and logging experiences to compile tips & tricks that will be invaluable to you on your Disney vacation. In Disney Tips & Secrets: Unlocking the Magic of a Walt Disney World Vacation you'll discover things like: Where is the secret exit at Magic Kingdom that will help you beat the crowds after the fireworks? (Tip #101) What's the quickest way to Splash Mountain & Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? (Tip #97) How can you save TONS of money on Disney souvenirs? (Tip #67) Where are the best spots to see the “Wishes” fireworks show? (Tips #89-91) Where can you find the cheapest soft drinks (from all over the world) in Walt Disney World? (Tip #118) What is the most unique (and colorful) stage show at Disney? (Tip #219) How can you beat the lines at the busiest ride in all of Walt Disney World? (Tip #155) How to maximize your enjoyment of Disney's awesome water parks? (Chapter 9) How to take the BEST Disney vacation photos & videos? (Chapter 10) Where is the absolute BEST place to sit on Soarin'? (Tip #231) What's the secret to landing those 'impossible to get' restaurant reservations? (Tips #235-237) Whether it's your first visit to Walt Disney World Orlando, or your 40th, you'll find TONS of useful tips to use as you plan your vacation, AND while you're IN THE PARKS! Discover hidden paths and a secret exit from The Magic Kingdom to avoid the crowds at the end of your day. Beat the crowds as you head for the monorail back to the parking lots or your hotel. Learn the secrets to getting great wildlife photos at Animal Kingdom, and the best way to photograph Disney's AWESOME closing shows: "Wishes" at Magic Kingdom, Epcot's "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth", and Hollywood Studios' "Fantasmic!" If you're staying off of Disney property, discover the secret to avoiding Disney traffic. Find out how to score big vacation savings with free Disney dining plans too. There's a section on trip planning, tips for getting there, and even tips on how to get the BEST Disney pictures and video to capture the memories of your Disney Vacation. Come along with us on a magical Walt Disney World vacation! Bring along the Disney Orlando tour guide that brings you Disney tips & secrets that you won't find anywhere else, presented in easy to understand language- with a little humor too! You'll find more than 70 photos to enhance the magic of your Disney experience. (Please note: Due to the extremely high cost of color printing, photos in the paperback version are in black and white.) Join the fun- and let the memories begin!

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: There is a newer version of this book available in paperback. Please purchase the 2014 edition by expanding the paperback formats selection above, and select the version published February 16th, 2014 instead (ISBN-10: 1495972933). It's updated for 2014 and expanded with 40 bonus tips! Thanks- and have a magical day! Packed with over 200 tips to help you save TIME and MONEY! Prepare for your journey to the "Happiest Place on Earth" - Walt Disney World! Experience a magical Disney vacation with Disney Tips & Secrets: Unlocking the Magic of a Walt Disney World Vacation. Whether you're going to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, or Epcot, we've got you covered with over 200 Disney World tips and secrets to save time and MONEY while taking the stress out of your Disney vacation planning. If you're heading to Disney's water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, Disney Tips & Secrets will ensure you're prepared to splash into the fun! The Disney Insider team has spent THOUSANDS of hours INSIDE THE PARKS of Walt Disney World over the past five years, carefully tracking and logging experiences to compile tips & tricks that will be invaluable to you on your Disney vacation. In Disney Tips & Secrets: Unlocking the Magic of a Walt Disney World Vacation you'll discover things like: Where is the secret exit at Magic Kingdom that will help you beat the crowds after the fireworks? (Tip #101) Where can you find the best baked goods in all of Walt Disney World? (Tip #102) What's the quickest way to Splash Mountain & Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? (Tip #97) How can you save TONS of money on Disney souvenirs? (Tip #67) Where are the best spots to see the “Wishes” fireworks show? (Tips #89-91) Where can you find the cheapest soft drinks (from all over the world) in Walt Disney World (Tip #119) What is the best stage show at Disney? (Tip #136) How can you beat the lines at the busiest ride in all of Walt Disney World? (Tip #156) How to maximize your enjoyment of Disney's awesome water parks? (Chapter 9) How to take the BEST Disney vacation photos & videos? (Chapter 10) Whether it's your first visit to Walt Disney World Orlando, or your 40th, you'll find TONS of useful tips to use as you plan your vacation, AND while you're IN THE PARKS! Discover hidden paths and a secret exit from The Magic Kingdom to avoid the crowds at the end of your day. Beat the crowds as you head for the monorail back to the parking lots or your hotel. Learn the secrets to getting great wildlife photos at Animal Kingdom, and the best way to photograph Disney's AWESOME closing shows: "Wishes" at Magic Kingdom, Epcot's "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth", and Hollywood Studios' "Fantasmic!" If you're staying off of Disney property, discover the secret to avoiding Disney traffic. Find out how to score big vacation savings with FREE Disney dining plans too. There's a section on trip planning, tips for getting there, and even tips on how to get the BEST Disney pictures and video to capture the memories of your Disney Vacation. Come along with us on a magical Walt Disney World vacation! Bring along the Disney Orlando tour guide that brings you Disney tips & secrets that you won't find anywhere else, presented in easy to understand language- with a little humor too! Join the fun- and let the memories begin!

Note from the Author:This listing is for the 1st edition of 'Discover the Magic' that is no longer available. The ALL NEW EXPANDED 2nd edition will be available in paperback by January 1st, 2015. In the meantime, please checkout the 2nd edition, available NOW for Kindle and the free Kindle app available for Android and iPhone. Please also check out my other three Disney travel guides: Disney Tips & Secrets, Keys to the Kingdom- a complete guide to the Magic Kingdom, and Disney Christmas Magic, all available for Kindle AND in paperback. Discover the Magic of a Walt Disney World vacation today! You'll be thinking "Disney, Disney, DISNEY!" as you save time and money with the ultimate Walt Disney World theme park guide! Get the ONLY Disney travel book packed with theme park guides, vacation planning tips and travel tips for ALL of the top attractions at Walt Disney World including: The Magic Kingdom Epcot Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney's awesome water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach! The ultimate all-in-one travel guide is waiting for you to Discover the Magic! This is the one Disney travel guide that will be with you every step of the way as you prepare to embark on the trip of a lifetime- an adventure like no other; a magical vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth: Walt Disney World! Complete theme park guides and trip planning tips will help you make the most of your Disney dollars. Learn all about the various Disney ticket options, and how to maximize your fun with FASTPASS. Explore accommodations in the Orlando area and educate yourself on the pros and cons of each so YOU can decide what option is the best for YOU. Learn all about the various categories of Disney accommodations, and know the differences between them. Discover the best times to visit Disney to stretch your vacation dollars. Learn all about the hottest rides at Walt Disney World and get the ‘inside scoop’ on Disney’s fantastic closing shows. It’s all here and much, much more. You'll enjoy the Ultimate Insider's no-nonsense approach to bringing you the best in Disney vacation travel guides. Presented in exquisite detail and supported by more than 80 photos! Discover the Magic today…and Let the Memories Begin!

(Updated 9/1/2022) Find hundreds of helpful hints and park secrets to make the most of your trip to "The Most Magical Place on Earth." Whether traveling alone, with a partner, or with the entire family, this book offers hundreds of tips that will appeal to everyone. Unlike typical guidebooks, we have boiled it down to just the important Insider Tips that will help you maximize each day of your vacation. Save time and money, minimize hassles, and maximize fun and adventure! Find out how to visit the rides and see the shows of your choice without wasting time in line. Learn when to travel, how to stay on budget, and the best ways to beat the Florida heat. Our Disney Hacks Include: • How to Plan the Best Trip • Using Disney Tools (Including Disney's New Genie+ Reservation System) • Choosing Ticket Options • Finding Disney Freebies • Saving Money • Saving Time & Hassle • Navigating Orlando & Disney Parks • Getting the Best Lodging Choices & Reservations • How to Enjoy the Best of Disney Dining • Traveling with Small Children • Safety, Health & Wellbeing • Getting the Most from Character Interactions • Attractions & Entertainment • Saving Time in the Parks • Getting the Best Vacation Memories • Working with Disney's Guest Relations Travelers who have already visited the parks will find new things to experience. Our hacks and tricks are certain to increase the enjoyment of future visits for even the most experienced Disney World pro. Travel like a Disney Insider as you apply these time and money-saving tips and tricks. We promise they will help you get the most out of your vacation to "The Most Magical Place on Earth."

OK, there are a lot of Disney World tips books, tips websites, friends with tips, tips magazine articles, and tips blogs articles. So why another Disney World tip book? The problem with Disney World tips books is that they aren't full of that many tips. Some of the tips books are one tip per page, with lots of explanation about why that tip is great. Some books are full of stories about why they decided to share certain tips. Some tips books are just about dining; some are about money; and some are about taking kids. And, some tips are found in the midst of an 800-page guide book. Ouch! This book is all about tips - 250 of them! There's no philosophy of tips, no long stories about how magical a tip made my vacation, and never just one tip per page. If you want tips, then this is your book. It's only 45 pages, but it is full of tips. There are tips about each park, tips about dining, tips about where you can take a nap in each park (for real!), tips about getting around Disney World, and tips about which attractions might be too scary for your kids. If you want a guide book to Disney World, then check out our book, A Short and Sweet Introduction to Walt Disney World Resort (shameless plug). If you want a seemingly nonstop list of tip after tip, then this is the book you want to read! ********************** Excerpts from "250 Tips and Tricks for Walt Disney World Resort" MAGIC KINGDOM: "When leaving the park from Adventureland, cut across in front of the Crystal Palace Restaurant instead of following the sidewalk directly to Main St." EPCOT: "Is it raining? Duck into the interactive parts of most Future World rides, the shops in the countries of World Showcase, The American Adventure show, or any of the country movies (Canada, France, and China)." HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS: "Fantasmic! can be too scary for children. However, if your kids make it to the end of Fantasmic!, then the show ends with a boat that is full of Disney characters." ANIMAL KINDGOM: "Flame Tree Barbecue offers one of the biggest meals that's part of the Quick Service Dining Plan. It's a meal you can likely share, which will save one of your meal credits!" TICKETS: "If you purchase Park Hopper, keep in mind that Magic Kingdom is often open later than other parks and you might be able to accomplish as much with one full day and some added evenings at Magic Kingdom as you would if you dedicated two full days to Magic Kingdom." HOTELS: "If you have a refillable mug from your Disney resort, you can refill it in any Disney resort." DINING: "If you aren't using a dining plan, you can usually order off the children's menu regardless of your age. This is especially true in quick service restaurants. You need to ask your server in table service restaurants." GETTING AROUND WHILE THERE: "Fort Wilderness Resort is massive. If you are visiting there from another resort, know that it has its own bus system and it might take you awhile to get to your destination within the resort after you arrive." ATTRACTIONS THAT MIGHT BE TOO SCARY: "Pirates of the Caribbean - this ride is fairly dark, you ride through a storm, and you ride through a ship battle scene" GOOD PLACES TO TAKE A REST OR NAP: "Magic Kingdom - The Hall of Presidents" **There are more tips in each of those sections, plus the following sections: Water Parks * Disney Springs * Golf and Miniature Golf * My Disney Experience App * Fastpass+ * Crowd Sizes * Getting There * General Tips for Disney World * Attractions Where You Can Get Some Extra Air Conditioning * Ways to Pinch a Penny Go ahead and get the book - what do you have to lose?

If you're heading to Walt Disney World, The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World ... Do's and Don'ts to Make Your Trip Magical will help take the stress out of planning your perfect Disney vacation. Since our first trip in 2003, we've spent thousands of hours inside the parks of Walt Disney World. This book is a compilation of tips and tricks that will be invaluable to you during your Disney vacation and help make your trip more magical for your family

This imaginative Little Golden Book, originally published in 1955, tells the story of the creation of Disneyland and the little man who lives there. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love joining Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as they meet little Patrick Begorra. Great for Disney fans, theme park enthusiasts, and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!

Hack your next Disney vacation to make the most magical place on earth the absolute happiest it can be with this updated guide to getting the most out of your visit. Did you know… -Some attractions inflate their wait time at the end of the day to discourage riders from entering the line when they’re preparing to close? Check the rides in person...you might be able to cut your wait time in half since there might not actually be a long line! -Although pricier, Genie+ can sometimes come with extra “freebies”—if you know where to look? A great benefit is free digital downloads of select Disney PhotoPass attraction photos. -Packing something as simple as an extra pair of socks can really save your Disney day? Whether you’re met with unexpected weather or are just tired from miles (literally!) of walking, switching out your socks halfway through the day can provide a much-needed refresh. Hack your next Disney vacation to experience as much Disney magic as possible! Walt Disney World has experienced a lot of changes in recent years—from the end of many iconic, beloved programs to updated attractions to price increases on everything from tickets to food and more. With this book in hand, you’ll be prepared to handle every park change in stride, meet your favorite characters, and enjoy your favorite rides…while skipping the lines, the large price tags, and the stress. Utilize the new Genie+ program to the fullest, choose the Annual Passholder option that’s best for you, and more! Walt Disney World Hacks, 2nd Edition will help you maximize your experience with up-to-date hacks on everything from Genie+ to new attractions, and more. With 350+ simple tricks, little-known facts, and helpful hacks, Walt Disney World Hacks, 2nd Edition will help you make sure your next Disney vacation is your happiest ever!

The perfect Disney World vacation planning companion is HERE! Are you planning your first Disney vacation? Are you a return visitor who hasn't been to the land of the Mouse in the past year or two? Don't leave home without The Complete Guide to FastPass+ and My Disney Experience!Used at the parks and resorts throughout Walt Disney World, FastPass+ is Disney's all-new electronic reservation system used to save your place in line for Disney World's top attractions, and to secure premium seating at Disney shows, character meet and greets, and more! My Disney Experience is the reservation system's FREE companion app which you're sure to need to make the most of your Disney experience when you travel to the world's #1 theme park and entertainment mecca. The Complete Guide to FastPass+ and My Disney Experience provides all the information you need so you can be on your way to a magical Disney experience. In the FastPass+ reservations section, you'll learn things such as: When can I make my FastPass+ and other Disney reservations? How can I update my reservations on my mobile phone prior to my vacation and while I'm in the parks? Which attractions are most worthy of my precious 3 advance reservations and how can I make more reservations after that? How can I use FP+ reservations to make the most of my Park Hopper tickets? What are FastPass+ kiosks? Where can I find them? How do I use them to make and update reservations? What happens if I miss my reservation? What are the secrets to getting the most FP+ reservations in a day at Disney World's most popular attractions? How can I use FastPass+ (and My Disney Experience) if I don't have a smart phone? In this book, you'll find all of that and much, much more to make you a FastPass+ expert before you even enter the parks! While others will be floundering around the park entrance trying to decide where to go and what to do, you'll be well on your way to your first FP+ reservation on your magical journey to Walt Disney World!But wait- this book doesn't stop there! You'll also get a complete walk-through and guide to the My Disney Experience app that is an essential part of any Disney vacation. Learn to use the app to make your FastPass+ reservations, dining reservations, purchase park tickets, and to learn all about the rides, attractions, and shows at Walt Disney World. You'll learn all the ins and outs of this useful tool including things like: How can I make (or change) my dining reservations without ever picking up a phone? What are the busiest rides in the parks and how can I use the app to ride more of them in less time? How can I use My Disney Experience to navigate the parks, find the perfect restaurant, or find out which rides and attractions are best for my family? How can I find out when my favorite characters are out and about in any of the parks, and where can I find them? How can I use the app as my one-stop vacation planner so I can track all of my reservations, make a list of my Disney "must do's" and be sure I visit all my favorite attractions and don't miss out on anything? Packed with dozens of Disney vacation tips and strategies complemented by nearly 100 photos, maps, screen shots, and charts, The Complete Guide to FastPass+ and My Disney Experience will make you an expert as you plan and enjoy your Walt Disney World vacation.Get The Complete Guide to FastPass+ and My Disney Experience today- and let the memories begin!