Mom Tips

Real advice for stress-free Disney days

Packing Hacks

Smart packing ideas that save space and sanity

• Portable Charger: Phone batteries die quickly when checking ride times and updating fast passes!

• Crossbody bag: I find these more comfortable than backpacks and easier to access your items.

• Filtered water bottles: it's no secret- Florida water isn't great! I love the Brita version- no leaks and filters really well.

• Sneakers: Seems obvious but no cute flip flops to walk 20k+ steps! Break in those sneakers before the trip!

• Blister prevention is real. Look into moisture wicking socks and mole skin.

• Ponchos are great for water rides and afternoon storms. They take up minimal space in the luggage and park bags.

• Glow sticks! Fun and cheap way to entertain the kids at night. The dollar store usually has a great selection.

• Snacks: you can bring and surprises from home to beat the park prices. I love these small snack boxes for little hands.

• Apple air tags are super helpful. Clip to strollers, bags or even your children!

• Sanitize! sanitize! sanitize! I prefer the spray kind versus the goop but to each their own!

• Collapsible hamper helps keep laundry messes to a minimum in the hotel room and takes up little space in the suitcase.

• Over the Door storage: great for kids clothes, toiletries or park essentials. Just hang over bathroom door and voila!

Park Planning

Tips to keep the kids happy

• I recommend buying Lightning Lane Multi Pass for the parks and book your must do rides first thing in the morning. Think Tiana's, Slinky Dog, Frozen

• Stack rides for late afternoon when lines are the longest

• Early entry is key if you're staying on property! Arrive 30-45 minutes before park opening

• Kids are happier in the morning so go strong in the morning and then take a midday hotel pool break

• Lines drop off during fireworks and also during the last hour of park opening

• Snack early and often- a Mickey pretzel or ice cream bar can seriously reset the entire afternoon

• Utilize mobile food ordering to minimize waiting

• Water! Water changes moods- check out the splash pad at MK or the Moana exhibit at Epcot

• Beat the heat with cooling towels or fans

• Schedule indoor rides and shows during the mid-day heat

• Highly recommend renting a stroller even for 'kind of' big kids - if they fits, they sits!