Follow these insider tips to have a stress-free Disney World trip so you can relax, even if everyone around you is rushed and stressed out!
One of the great things about Disney is that they make things incredibly easy for guests to experience.
They make it so easy, that you often end up paying more than you need to by purchasing packages that simplify your planning and experiences.
Even so, there are lots of ways you can get stressed out, even on vacation, and even at Walt Disney World.
While you might have followed these steps to help prepare your child for a trip to Disney, there are still things that might trigger stress for you or your family while there.
Crowds, distances, schedules, and high prices increase anxiety and lead to stressful situations you don’t want.
The good news is, you are not alone. This is a common problem and it’s one that we can solve together in five easy steps.
Here is my solution for how to relax at Disney World when everybody else is stressed.
How to Have a Stress Free Disney Trip
Book a Disney Resort that Suits Your Needs
The first thing you need to do is make your trip as simple for you to execute as possible.
Disney does a lot of the work for you with Magical Express and other forms of complimentary transportation.
However, you need to do a little bit of homework to determine where you should actually stay.
The Disney resorts on the property have different pricing tier and offer different perks such as more amenities, lower cost, better locations, larger pools, etc.
Your resort is the foundation for your stay, so pick the one that suits your family’s needs. Location and theming are two key elements to help you relax at Disney World.
Follow the Planning Timeline
It’s not hard work to plan your Disney trip. In fact, it’s a lot of fun.
But doing the planning beforehand has the added benefit of allowing you to relax at Disney World once you get there.
You can just trust in your plan and enjoy the ride. The planning really begins with booking dining reservations 180 days prior to arrival.
But in order to do that, you need to establish a framework for which park you will be at on each day of your trip.
Remember to give yourself plenty of time off and plan your brackets of time conservatively so you don’t have to rush all the time.
As you create your plans, let kids in on the process and set up expectations early, so that when you get to Walt Disney World, there will be no bad surprises.
Use Your MagicBand
MagicBands are like Swiss Army Knives of a Disney World vacation—you can use them for almost anything.
Your MagicBand is a room key and theme park tickets, as well as Fastpass and even a method of payment.
You can use MagicBands to charge purchases to your Disney resort hotel room.
Start wearing your Magicband before you even arrive in Orlando, because you’ll be able to use it right away for the Disney Magical Express.
Use My Disney Experience
Another necessity to help you relax at Disney World is the My Disney Experience app.
This app makes planning a breeze and it puts realtime information about the Disney parks in the palm of your hand.
Using My Disney Experience, you can secure Fastpasses, dine at quick-service locations with Mobile Order, and keep current on wait times for all the attractions.
Another app to help you keep calm during your stay in Orlando is a trustworthy weather app. The better you can keep on top of the forecast, the easier it will be to remain stress-free.
Remember to Have Fun
No doubt, this vacation might feel like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There is so much to do that it’s overwhelming.
All the necessary planning that goes into a Disney World vacation can lead to a significant amount of stress as you try to do it all.
Remember not to rush and to stay in the moment as much as possible.
It’s a big mistake to get caught up in trying to take on too much—instead aim to find the fun in every moment, and don’t worry when things don’t go according to plan.