The best way to visit the parks is travel light. Whenever I go to the parks I usually either bring a small clutch with my debit card, cell phone, and sunglasses inside. This saves me time having to go though bag check. This also saves me energy as I do not have to lug around a heavy backpack all day long. And it saves the frustration of trying to jam all of my stuff into the tiny compartments on the rides. Here is a list of things you may want to bring with you to the parks: Cell phone  Camera (can be skipped if you use your phone or photo pass photographers) Sunscreen Small fan (can be a good idea for kids) Water bottle (you can get free cups of water throughout the parks, but you may prefer your own water bottle) Umbrella/poncho (check the weather first) Autograph book/ pen (if meeting characters) Trading Pins (if a pin trader) Snacks (if you plan to bring some for kids) Sunglasses Hat If you plan on bringing more, I suggest renting a locker. These are great,...

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5. Meet Mickey and Minnie DAK is the only park you can meet Mickey and Minnie together. All other parks they have separate meet and greets. Usually they are wearing safari outfits. However, during Christmas they are wearing winter sweaters and scarves.  This is one of the only character meets that have fastpasses available. And the que is inside, so you can cool down in A/C before heading off to your next adventure! 4. Rafiki's Planet Watch This little-known gem is a must! The only way to get to Rafiki's Planet Watch is to hop on board the Wildlife Express. Train lovers will enjoy the scenic route. Once you are dropped off at the train station, follow paths sprinkled with gardens and cotton top tamarin exhibits to the conservation station. Inside you will find vet rooms where examinations are preformed and reptiles and insects on display. You can also take a short animation class and learn to draw a Disney animal character. The best part of Rafiki's Planet Watch is the ...

I cannot stress this enough - you will be doing a LOT of walking in Disney World. In order to make your trip more enjoyable, I suggest taking frequent sit-down breaks. This way, you will be able to recharge mentally and physically. Your feet will thank you! Animal Kingdom Oasis The Oasis Trails are the best place to take a break at Animal Kingdom. They are, for the most part, quiet, secluded and shaded. These trails are home to animals such as the macaws, rhinoceros iguana and wallabies. You will be able to enjoy these animals while sitting on one of the many benches throughout the trail. There is even a shady cave right before the bridge to Discovery Island that has seating. Discovery Island Since Discovery Island is home to many food kiosks and restaurants, there are a lot of tables to be found. My personal favorite place to take a break on Discovery Island is the seating area behind Flame Tree Barbecue. The closer you can get to the water, the better. Be aware, you might have ...