How do I minimize walking at Disney World?

Here's how to minimize walking at the Disney Parks.
  1. Choose a Preferred Room at an On-Site Resort. ...
  2. Get Familiar with Park Maps. ...
  3. Group Attractions by Land/Location. ...
  4. Look Up Dining Locations Before You Go. ...
  5. Use Your Disney App to Locate Characters & Showtimes. ...
  6. Get a Better Parking Spot. ...
  7. Use Inner-Park Transportation.




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Here's how to minimize walking at the Disney Parks.
  1. Choose a Preferred Room at an On-Site Resort. ...
  2. Get Familiar with Park Maps. ...
  3. Group Attractions by Land/Location. ...
  4. Look Up Dining Locations Before You Go. ...
  5. Use Your Disney App to Locate Characters & Showtimes. ...
  6. Get a Better Parking Spot. ...
  7. Use Inner-Park Transportation.


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Nine Common Long Walks at Disney World and How to Avoid Them. The average Walt Disney World guest walks 7-10 miles PER DAY during their vacation. For some guests, this is great – you want to get those steps in as your form of vacation exercise (gotta work off all those cupcake and turkey leg calories).

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As you can see, Magic Kingdom covers the smallest area of land. However, in terms of sidewalks, Hollywood Studios wins out with the fewest miles of the total walkways. Based on our calculations, Hollywood Studios requires the LEAST amount of walking, and Epcot requires the MOST amount of walking.

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Because of the amount of time you will be spending on your feet (6 to 9 miles a day) you want good, broken in, comfortable, supportive shoes. Get new shoes, a pair of running, walking, or cross-fit shoes about a month before your trip. You do not want to be breaking them in at WDW!

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Add in different eating habits & food, less rest, and more time spent on your feet, and many will quickly notice the hours and steps logged daily. According to friends, family, and personal experience, we walk at least 10-12 miles on an average day visiting the parks. This is a lot more than many of us walk normally!

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You know there will probably be a weight gain in your future. For some guests, simply walking and moving around Walt Disney World may provide weight loss, especially during the more hot and humid months. But, considering the amount of food you will enjoy, some weight gain is pretty much a guarantee.

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What month at Disney World is the BEST?
  • January, February, August, and September (excluding holiday weeks) are historically the least crowded. ...
  • January and February have the best weather. ...
  • Late August and September are best for fall decor and Halloween activities.


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Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Lastly, you'll want to take some spending money with you. How much spending money will you need? Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol.

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I'd recommend training to hit at least 10,000 steps per day two weeks prior to stepping foot in the parks, but would push for 12,000-15,000 during a couple of days during those weeks.

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Using the above analysis as a guide, a good daily budget for Disney is around $233 per person per day if you are traveling as a family of four, or a total of $935 for the whole family. This figure includes theme park tickets, parking, food, and spending money, but not accommodation.

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Top tips to help your feet survive Walt Disney World
  1. Going barefoot was right for Rapunzel, but you need to wear good shoes. ...
  2. Don't think that hot weather means you should skip socks. ...
  3. Before you put on your shoes and socks, wrap foot pressure spots with moleskin or duct tape. ...
  4. Carry a package of Second Skin.


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Here are 10 ways you can avoid Disney burnout -- so that you won't have to take another vacation just to recover from this one.
  1. Acknowledge that you can't see and do everything. ...
  2. Take advantage of FastPass+ ...
  3. Stay hydrated. ...
  4. Wear proper footwear. ...
  5. Split a park visit into two days. ...
  6. Return to the hotel during the day for naps.


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Magic Kingdom Least Busy Days in Order:
  • Tuesday (best day to go to Magic Kingdom)
  • Thursday.
  • Wednesday.
  • Sunday.
  • Friday.
  • Saturday.
  • Monday (busiest day at Magic Kingdom)


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Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is where the Disney dream began in 1955. To this day, it's still the 'Happiest Place on Earth'. It never fails to impress with fun attractions for every member of the family.

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A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.

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Meanwhile, travel agents have pointed to higher ticket prices as a major factor in declining theme park attendance. On top of that, trips to Europe appear to be cannibalizing demand for domestic theme parks this year — likely both contributing to the downturn.

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How many days do you need for each Disney park?
  • Magic Kingdom: Two Days.
  • EPCOT: Two Days (Festival included)
  • Hollywood Studios: One Day.
  • Animal Kingdom: One Day.


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There's no best way to spend a weekend at Disney World. You could spend two full days at Magic Kingdom, you could spend two full days outside the parks, you could do all four parks both days, or anything in between.

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Do any characters still walk around?” Characters no longer stroll around the parks but there are several different ways to meet them. Character dining is a great way to have a fabulous meal while the characters come to your table. They sign autographs and pose for pictures.

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I'd recommend training to hit at least 10,000 steps per day two weeks prior to stepping foot in the parks, but would push for 12,000-15,000 during a couple of days during those weeks.

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The average Walt Disney World guest walks 7-10 miles PER DAY during their vacation. For some guests, this is great – you want to get those steps in as your form of vacation exercise (gotta work off all those cupcake and turkey leg calories).

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