It’s here — we are officially 186 days out from Christmas!! Woohoo! Have you started your shopping yet?

Ha — me neither. But I do know that if I have any hope of scoring advance dining reservations for the uber busy holiday season at Walt Disney World, I need to be ready to book as soon as those phone lines open up next week.

But how do I fit everything in that I want to do? By planning ahead, of course. And we want to help you do the same.

And that’s why we write the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays. Because I want your holiday visit to the ‘World to be nothing less than spectacular.

And when you pre-order the 2016 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays right now, you’ll receive the 2015 edition immediately, for free.

Don’t forget — you have three ways to save on the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays Guide. Check our our 180 Days ‘Til Christmas Sale to learn more!

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Now that we’re thinking about the holidays, let’s explore one of my favorite Tips from the Holiday Guide — How to budget your TIME during the busy Holiday Season at Walt Disney World!

Plan, Plan, Plan

It may seem kinda like a no brainer. But if ever there is a time to plan you play and play your plan, it’s the holidays at WDW.

Leave no stone unturned. But how can you find out just what’s happening? In the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, we offer a list of events and activities so that you can get a good idea of what to expect before you hit the ground running. The list is invaluable as you plan each daily adventure.

And don’t forget to book those advance dining reservations early! They fill up fast — especially fan favorites, like Be Our Guest Restaurant, Chef Mickey’s, and California Grill.

Go Early, Stay Late

Set that alarm, and be prepared to throw that bedtime out the window. In order to make the most of your time at Walt Disney World, be prepared to go early, stay up late — or both.

There can be a real advantage to booking your early advance dining reservation for a park breakfast. Not only will you enjoy some of the best experiences, like character interaction with Winnie the Pooh and Friends at Crystal Palace. But also keep in mind that early breakfast means earlier access to the Parks. It’s a great time to get early morning pictures. And you just may beat the crowds to some of the big attractions at the back of the park (I’m talking about you, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train).

Staying late is another great strategy. In fact, spending early morning and late night in the parks, with a break in the middle of the day for resort activities just might be the way to go. But there’s another factor to consider…

Know About Park Closures

If you haven’t visited Disney at high capacity times of the year, then you may not be aware that sometimes, Disney Parks must close because they have reached capacity. However, to ease the inconvenience of the move, Disney takes a phased approach to park closures.

For instance, in Phase 1, ticket sales at the park near capacity stop temporarily. In Phase 2, Guests staying at a WDW resort hotel, with an Annual Pass, park-hopping from another park, holding a reservation, or arriving via Disney transportation are allowed in the parking lot and turnstiles. Phases continue to limit guest entrance until capacity is reached.

The good news is that the parks rarely stay closed for more than a few hours. But knowing about when and how parks typically arrive at capacity is good to know during the busy season. We spell it all out for you in the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays.

Ready For All Our Best Holiday Tips?

Don’t wait to get started on your Disney holiday planning.

By pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays with our special discount code — 180DAYS — you get everything you need to make the most of your Disney holiday vacation. And when you pre-order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2016 e-Book, you receive an instant download of the 2015 Guide FREE!

With detailed descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity happening at the parks and resorts this year —- including tips on how to make the best use of your time and money when visiting — it’s the perfect way to get you planning started.

This comprehensive book includes everything you need to know to plan your holiday visit to Walt Disney World. And it’s got a 100% money back guarantee!

And when you take advantage of the 180 Days Til Christmas Sale now, you’ll save even more!

Now I really want to hear from all of you! What are your favorite tips and strategies for budgeting your time like a boss during the Walt Disney World Holidays? Leave a comment and let us know!