Return to Disney Final Summary: The trip was a success. My wife is now a big fan of Disney World. We have begun planning our next trip already. This was no small feat. My wife had no interest in going to Disney World in the first place. I was able to get her to agree to a short, 3 day (1 full day, 2 part days) trip. I was able to turn this short trip into a magical experience for my wife. I will now pass on some wisdom for anyone else who faces a similar challenge. 1.) Plan. Don't plan every single move, but plan the important ones. Make a list that includes must see attractions, nice to see attractions, and OK to miss. Narrow this list down and keep it flexible for changes. 2.) Pacing. Pacing is key. Adjust the pace your moving at based on your significant other. Do they like going balls to the wall, or do they prefer a more relaxed pace? Why not try hitting the parks when they open, head back to the hotel for swimming in the pool during the hot afternoon, and returning back to the parks at night? Feel free to seek out quiet spots to relax, eat, and visit in the parks. These area's can be found all over. Whether it's a bench under a tree or tables and chairs outside of a quick service restaurant; a breather for visiting is key to add to the enjoyment. 3.) Food. Just because Disney parks are theme parks does not mean you have to eat deep fried theme park food. Look up restaurant menu's before you go for each park and make notes of what type of food is served where. You'll be surprised at some of the food choices at the quick service restaurants! You may also be surprised at the prices. A good meal can be had for under 15 bucks. My wife and I ate the food we wanted to eat while only spending a grand total of 126 dollars for our 3 day trip on food. We ate in the park for almost every meal and some snacks. That's not bad in comparison to other theme park prices. Best part, we enjoyed the food too! Now the sit down restaurants can get pricey, it all depends on the experience you are looking for. 4.) Explore outside of the parks. Disney World is huge and loaded with awesome places to visit. You do not even have to go into a park to experience some of these places. For example, each resort has their own attractions, restaurants, bars, and unique setting. You can take a bus, monorail, or boat to visit. Feel free to explore, you might find a relaxing piano bar, jazz session, or a crazy tiki bar! You can put on night vision goggles and check out animals at Disney's Wilderness Lodge ( http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/top-5-things-love-about-disney’s-animal-kingdom-lodge ) at no extra charge! Search online for resort experiences to see what is out there. 5.) Ask/seek guidance. Disney can be overwhelming your first time. You could end up having an experience like my wife when she was younger that included large crowds, long lines, crappy overpriced food; a recipe for a miserable time. Check out some podcasts on Disney World like the Drunk on Disney podcast ( http://drunkondisney.blogspot.com/?m=1 ) or past episodes of the Disney Hipster podcast ( http://www.disneyhipsters.com/?m=1 ) for some tips. Feel free to reach out to Disney blogs and podcasts with questions about planning your upcoming trip. Most people who are passionate about Disney World are eager to help out. That should be enough to get you going on planning a great Disney World trip. The blog will now return to micro blogs about nonsense!
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