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5. Have your medications refilled. This sounds elementary, but in the busy-ness of getting trip ready, you may forget to refill your…

8. Get yourself ready. If you’re someone who never walks or does much physical activity, it can be a good idea to…

7. Personalize your MagicBands. If you’re staying in a Disney Resort hotel, you’ll receive an email with a link where you can…

10. Have an itinerary of sorts. Don’t be too rigid with your planning—you’re on vacation after all. But have an idea of…

9. Get your kids ready. Familiarize your little ones with the idea of Disney World—especially if they’re young and/or have never been…

12. Do not—repeat—do not wear flip-flops in the parks. Lots of people do it, but they’re sorry by the end (or the…

11. Familiarize yourself with the parks. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the fifth time, be sure to familiarize yourself…

15. Get your park bag. If you haven’t purchased a backpack for Disney World, do so now. No one wants to carry…

14. Buy your park bag items. Buy these before you get to Disney World so that you and your wallet can stay…

13. Buy comfortable shoes early. Early—at least a month before your trip. They need to be comfortable, supportive walking shoes. If you’re…