4 Booby Traps to Watch Out For in Disney World

Planning and visiting Disney World can truly feel like you’re going on a treacherous journey at times. Halfway through this hot, grueling vacation, your feet might be covered in blisters, you’ve likely argued with your sibling for three days straight, and your only hope will be coming out unscathed.

Tree of Life

You can totally do it! Just be sure to watch out for booby traps. Yes, seriously. There are all sorts of booby traps that you can fall victim to at Disney World. They can take your Disney day from Best Day Ever!!!!!!! to Get Me Out of Here!!!!!! really fast. Anyway, we’re going to be like your handy dandy map and guidebook today and tell you about these booby traps ahead of time so that you know how to navigate them. Let’s go, Indy!

Here are four booby traps you CAN’T fall victim to while at Disney World.

Dining Plan Meals that Deplete Your Sources

On January 9th, the Disney Dining Plan returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. With the return of the Disney Dining Plan, there were a few updates that occurred. The Dining Plan is based on credits. For the basic dining plan, you get one table service meal per day, one quick service meal per day, and one snack per day.

Roundup Rodeo BBQ

While most Disney World restaurants count for one credit, you must use TWO table service credits at the following:

So… choose wisely! Don’t go spendin’ all your credits in one place and depletin’ our sources.

Click here for more on the Disney Dining Plan

Parade Cancellations that Set off Wailing Sirens Kiddos

Imagine that your kiddo is so excited to see Ariel in Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade after you told them about it the morning-of.

Ariel in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom

Imagine their reaction when the parade gets cancelled and they don’t understand why they can’t see Ariel… We’d recommend keeping a watchful eye on the My Disney Experience app so that you’ll know ahead of time whether or not a parade showing will take place. Oh, and sometimes, you’ll want to check Disney’s website well in advance of your trip to see if parades and shows will be happening.

Ariel in Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade!

For example, the Festival of Fantasy parade typically happens twice daily, but sometimes they change it to once daily. Usually, they have this on the calendar a while in advance so that no one is caught off guard. This also pertains to shows around Disney World as well!

Click here to see Disney’s entertainment options

Restaurants that Close Before the Parks Which Will Leave You Weak and Hangry

No one likes being hungry. ESPECIALLY after a long day walking around the theme parks. A lot of folks plan to grab a snack or meal as they’re walking out of the theme parks at the end of the day, and then are left disappointed when they realize that the restaurants are closed.

Casey’s Corner

Please check the Disney World app for restaurant hours ahead of time! Although a park might close at 10PM, the restaurants might close at 9. It’s just better to be prepared.

Click here to see our restaurant recommendations for 2024!

Pool Closures That Leave You With No Respite From Treacherous Heat

Just like the Disney World rides, the hotel pools undergo routine maintenance to keep them in great shape for the upcoming seasons. These typically take place in the winter, but Disney World winters are still pretty warm. So, you might not have a pool to seek respite!

Stormalong Bay

These closures should be listed on the Disney World booking website, but you can also ask a Cast Member at booking to ensure that the pool will be available when you visit.

Click here to check out pool closures for 2024

Whew! That’s a LOT of booby traps! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney World news and advice, so make sure to follow along for more.

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