7 Simple Rules to Follow while at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World hosts almost 50 million guests every year on its 43 square mile property. With 27 themed resort hotels, 9 non–Disney hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, four golf courses, two themed miniature golf courses, one camping resort, and one downtown shopping area, it holds a lot of responsibility to keep guests happy and operations flowing smoothly.

How do they do it? Rules.

How do they enforce them? Cast members.

All cast members are trained in safety procedures that include the rules all guests need to follow in order for everything to run efficiently. I always thought if everyone had rules to follow on being a good guest while visiting Walt Disney World, their vacation would run more efficient as well.

Here is a list of my “7 Simple Rules” to follow while you are enjoying your time there:

1. Have a Plan

A plan is essential to your Walt Disney World Vacation - that's why it is #1 on this list! Here are a few tips to developing a strategic plan that will deliver with results.

- Map out your vacation way before you go. Decide which parks you will like to visit and how many days at each one you will want to spend.

- Book all of your table-service dining reservations 4-6 months before your trip. With only around 100 sit-down restaurants on property, reservations go quickly.

- Make all of your FastPass+ selections as soon as you can. Decide as a family what attractions are most important for you to do together.

- Familiarize yourself with the park maps before you go. This will save you a lot of time when you enter each park and you are not wasting time trying to figure out where to go first.

2. Learn Disney Bus Etiquette

The Walt Disney World Transports (Disney Buses) are going to be a part of your day. Here are some tips to make this as manage as possible...

- Wheelchairs and ECV’s will always take priority. The bus driver will load them first, and everyone can board after their vehicle is secured safely.

- Fold strollers before boarding the bus. Have them completely folded up before the bus arrives at the stop. Being ready when the bus pulls up will save a lot of time and frustration for everyone.

- Allow passengers to exit before boarding the bus. Always.

- Only board through the front entrance. Do not try and board the bus through the back door, this is for loading wheelchairs and exits only.

- Happily give your seat up to older guests or guests holding small children.