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<\/a>1. Visit during the \u2018slower\u2019 times of the year if possible.<\/p>\nI know that I have always had a better trip when I wasn\u2019t shoulder to shoulder with other guests, floating my way down Main Street USA.\u00a0 If you can pick a time of year that is on the slower end of the spectrum, the lines for the attractions will be shorter, restaurant reservations will be easier to obtain, prices will be lower and your trip will be much more relaxing.\u00a0 My favorite time to visit is in September, but other great times of year are January (note that there are often ride closures during this month), the first week of May, the last week of August, most of October and the first two weeks of December.\u00a0 Generally, if school is in session, you can\u2019t really go wrong.\u00a0 If you have to visit during a time like spring break, summer break or Christmas break, pack your patience and arrive at the parks an hour before park opening.<\/p>\n
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Restaurants tend to fill up fairly quickly, so if you have a desire to visit one of the more popular restaurants, be sure to make your reservation 180 days in advance.\u00a0 That said, don\u2019t get frustrated if you can\u2019t initially get in to a restaurant.\u00a0 Keep trying!\u00a0 Reservations are often cancelled, so don\u2019t give up.\u00a0 If you start at the 180 day mark, you still have 179 days to keep trying.\u00a0 In addition, be flexible with your dining times.\u00a0 Our typical dining plan is breakfast in our hotel room while we\u2019re getting ready for the day, a small packed lunch in the park, and a 4:30 pm dinner at a table service restaurant.\u00a0 This plan has always worked well for us, especially since we have food allergies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I know, I know \u2026 some of you veterans are grumbling and shaking your fists at me but hear me out.\u00a0 If you are a first time visitor, you want to make the most out of your time at the Walt Disney World resort.\u00a0 Staying onsite allows you to participate in Extra Magic Hours, where you can arrive an hour early or stay up to 2 hours after the park closes to offsite guests.\u00a0 It also immerses you in the magic- you really can\u2019t beat the service, proximity, and details that each Disney resort has to offer.\u00a0 When you factor in the cost of parking ($15 per day as of December 2013), and really understand that time is money at Disney, staying onsite really is a great deal.\u00a0 Plus, Disney offers discounts through AAA, for veterans and regular seasonal promotions which can bring the costs down as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a>2. Make your dining reservations at the 180 day mark<\/p>\n<\/a>3. Stay onsite.\u00a0 Period.<\/p>\n