In Need of Some Tips!

Butler_chic07

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Hi,
I am going to WDW July 1-7 with my DBF and was wondering in anyone had any special tips? I know that I will need A LOT of water because it will be hot! I was also wondering if anyone has been there this at this time and if the fireworks on the 4th are any different from the rest of the nights? Thank you all so much!
 
I think that you might get more response if you clarified what special tips you are looking for. Packing tips? Touring tips? What to take in the park tips? Your question covers too broad a response so it is hard to think what to say. You can go back to your post and edit it to help us know more clearly what kind of info you are looking for.:thumbsup2
 
I will also be there that week! We went for the fourth last year. It will be hot, but for us, it really wasn't unbearable. Just drinking plenty of water and taking breaks to cool off in the air conditioned attractions helped a lot. I know that the special fireworks will be at the Magic Kingdom on both the 3rd and the 4th. Also, Illuminations will be slightly more patriotic that night (only the 4th) at Epcot, and MGM will be having fireworks on the 4th as well. Here is our plan for those 2 days:
Magic Kingdom all day on the 3rd, eating at Liberty Tree Tavern, then staying to see the Fireworks there...
Chef Mickeys for Breakfast on the 4th, then all day at Epcot to see Illuminations. I have been told that if we stand in the World Showcase, we will still be able to see some of MGM's fireworks too!

Be prepared for it to be crowded, but isn't that part of a Disney vacation anyway??? Just be sure to have your ressies made well in advance!! You will see long food lines those few days. And last year, the parks really cleared out about a day or so after the 4th!

Maybe we will see you there! (I see Butler in your name? From Butler, PA by chance???)
 
Hey there! You will find lots of information around these discussion boards & this site about dining options and things to see & do in Disney. My #1 tip for July is take it easy! We went in August '05 and I almosted passed out from the heat. Drink lots of water and take an afternoon break at your hotel or in an air-conditioned restaurant. Make some dining reservations ahead of time for romantic places to eat (Epcot has a lot of great places to eat). Learn about and use the FASTPASS system, and have a game plan for each day as I'm sure it will be VERY crowded.

Have fun!:thumbsup2
 

Thanks...
I really, I don't know what type of tips to ask for. Some packing tips might be really nice! Also if anyone would like to share their favorite ride with me it might help me figure out what are MUSTS and what I can come back for! Thanks again
 
Have you ordered the vacation planning DVD from Disneyworld.com? It is free and reviews some of the best rides from each park. It depends on what kind of rides you like and everyone has their own "must list" but here are some of mine:

Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pirates of the Carribbean, Snow White, Tom Sawyer's Island, and the Spectromagic parade at night!

Epcot: Spaceship Earth, Mission Space (DH rides that one alone, I get motion sick but he loves it!), Soarin', and just stolling around the World Showcase

Studios: Star Tours, Indiana Jones, Muppets 3D, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Backlot Tour

Animal Kingdom: the Safari, and the new Everest ride (haven't ridden that one yet but it looks great). Haven't seen very much of this park. Dinosaur scared the @#$% out of me! :)

The DIS has a detailed description of each ride land-by-land under the link for each park.

Hope this helps! :)
 
You can go to the WDW site and make your own maps as well. You can view all the eateries, rides, attractions and shows. Pick the ones that appeal to you, and create your own map. Print them off and viola! Something to read in the car, plane......Scour these forums. I have learned a ton! As for packing, roll your clothes. I know it sounds funny, but it works! You'd think they'd wrinkle, but they arrive just fine :confused3
 
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Welcome aboard.

Tips (general)

Drink lots of water - you can get ice water in a cup - FREE.
Wear sunscreen. Reapply often.
Take a break in the middle of the day.
Wear you good ole worn, comfy tennis shoes. Bring 2 pair.
Bring at least 2 pairs of socks for each day. Change socks during your rest time. Your feet will love you for it. You will then love your feet.
Watch your feet closely for hot spots (the beginnings of a blister)
Lay out everything you would like to wear.......then put 1/2 of it back (except socks).
Bring 2 swimsuits.
Bring a hat and wear it. Protect your noggin from the sun.
Bring Emergency Rain Ponchos (several). It rains nearly every day.
Bring an extra duffle bag for souveniers.
Are you staying onsite? Stay onsite if you can.
Make ADRs for all TS restaurants you want to visit.
Go visit www.allearsnet.com for more info.
Have fun and plan to come back.
 
oooooooooooooo i have a good one!
ALL TYPES OF ZIPLOCS!
larger ones for sets of clothes for each day and smaller ones to keep stuff in that you dont want to get wet!


BEST ONE YET I THINK.......TO MAKE IT MORE FUN.......DECORATE YOUR ROOM!
-you should make it patriotic around your window and door.....AND RED,WHITE,AND BLUE MICKEY HEADS FROM HD!!!!!
-ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..................................also decorate the table in the room
 
We don't bother with ponchos because they are hot to wear and we try to carry as little as possible. A very small bag for the essentials...sunscreen, money, tickets and a bottle of water. I also pack a wet facecloth in a ziplock so when we take restroom breaks I can wipe the kids head/neck down throughout the day which works well to cool off..we tried using the mist fans etc but found this worked just as well with less to carry. For footwear..tennis shoes were too hot and if your feet get wet it is very uncomfortable. I broke down and bought crocs for everyone(even dh) and we wore nothing else for 10 days...the guy that invented those shoes is a genious!
 
Cheap, disposable ponchos in case of downpour. (You can toss them away afterward.) 79 cents at Walmart, Target or K-mart (camping section).

Bodyglide and moleskin for feet. Take care of your feet! It can ruin your trip if you have to deal with blisters.

Start "training" for all the walking you're going to do. You can log between five and ten miles a day at some parks, depending on how long you tour. Work up to walking a few miles, several times a week, for a couple of months prior to your trip.

Get there before the park opens, and leave (take a break) when it gets crowded. You can get a lot done in the first few hours of the morning, before it gets really crowded.

Avoid Extra Magic Hour (EMH). Some people love it, but I hate the crowds! One strategy is to see what parks have EMH, then go to that park the next day! Because so many people have done EMH at that park on the EMH day, they go somewhere else the next day.

Use cell phones to communicate if you can. It saves lots of time and hassle if you want to split up. Rather than saying, "I'll meet you ___ at 11:00" you can communicate and change plans if needed.

Use fastpass as much as you can. (See these boards for info on how it works, if you're not familiar with it.)

Make a few ADRs (dining reservations) well in advance, especially if you're traveling during a "free dining" time. You can always cancel your ADR if you change your mind or want to be flexible, but you might not be able to get reservations at the restaurants you want, at the times you want, otherwise. You can make your reservations months in advance (180 days before your trip).

Get the Unofficial Guide to WDW. It's full of great advice about hotels, restaurants, touring plans, etc.

Most importantly, as another poster said, scour these boards for information. I have found them so helpful. They're a great source of information. Once you have some ideas about what questions to ask, you can then ask the "experts!" Often, the more specific the question, the better.
 
I have to agree with ZoZo's first tip. Disposable ponchos and/or purse-sized foldable umbrellas are invaluable, especially on a summer trip. It will rain every afternoon for 30-60 minutes. Buying ponchos or umbrellas in WDW are expensive, so make sure you have them prior to leaving home.

Enjoy your vacation! Remember that - you are on vacation. Relax, take your time, and enjoy your trip! :)
 
take the body glide and mole skin for your feet. used mole skin for the first time last year and loved it. took the body glide and mole skin on this trip, too. the body glide is great! no blisters! the moleskin i used as a precaution on a couple of spots and it worked really good.

the best tip - read these boards. there is a ton of good information on here.

go and have a good time - don't try to run around like a crazy person. take time to enjoy the scenery, themes, and rides. you can't see it all in one trip - so start planning now for another one.
 
You could also take a look at AllEars.Net - there are lots of Disney tips there, all nicely categorized
 

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