09/15/2026
Travel Tip Tuesday...
In Sunday's Sensational Summer post, I mentioned a few Disney “Worth the Splurge”…
Staying on Property - Early Entry Hours are key! It’s amazing how much you can get done in the first two hours of being in a park.
Park-hopping - Going to more than one park in a day, naturally breaks up the day, and provides you with much needed downtime in the middle of the day.
Lightning Lanes - I won’t spend more than 20 minutes in a line, so these are a must!
Here's another...
Disney Parks Part 2
Our 2nd day of parks started at Magic Kingdom and ended at Epcot.
For this post, I want to mention another “Worth the Splurge” that we have found recently in our past couple of stays.
Since I was a kid, whenever we visited Disney, even when traveling as adults with my family, we have always rented a car. I have never known any other way. So, naturally, when I started going with my own family, we rented a car. We like it to be able to get around. We start by heading to the Publix and stocking up on snacks and drinks. Parking is free at the resorts and free at the parks when you are staying at a resort. So, it’s a no-brainer for us! Now, don’t get me wrong, we take resort transportation in the form of a monorail, boat, or skyliner, but until a few years ago, I had never taken the bus. In fact, my very first trip on a Disney bus was after becoming an agent on one of the agency trips. After all, I was supposed to experience and learn new things, so this was helpful for me to do. However, it won’t stop me from renting a car when we go.
We also have learned the magic of Preferred Parking! Since we are staying on property, it is only $20 a day and for the entire day! So, when we went to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios on Day 1, we gave it a try in both locations and had front row parking! Day 2 for Magic Kingdom and Epcot, once again, we had front row parking. It made it so easy to get in and out of the parks!
Another worth the splurge tip!