>This probably should have been one of my first posts. By now I think you might have realized that when we “Do Disney” it isn’t as others do. We are not Commando Disney Guests that run from one ride to another, we don’t sit down and make a detailed plan of attack, as to what attractions we are going on and in what order. We are much more laid back Disney visitors. A lot of first time Disney Guests are not like this. They figure they want to see and experience everything, so they start when the sun comes up and GO until well after dark. The problem with this, in my mind, is that while you are GOing, you are not taking time to see, and really Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World.

So, my advice is to Do and Relax. This is the way my family “Does Disney”. We do something and then relax a while. I know that this may not be for everyone, but it does work and you can still cover a lot of the parks and still enjoy your vacation. With the Commando style, you come home from Disney needing a vacation. That is silly. The commando style also promotes crankiness. Disney is the “Happiest place on Earth.” When you run from place to place and attraction to attraction, you get tired, the kids get tired and people get cranky. You can pick-out the first time Disney commandos. They are the ones waiting in the queues, or on the sidewalk for the parades or fireworks, and the mother and father are grumbling or just flat out yelling at each other and the kids are crying and not one of them is happy. What a way to spend your vacation. The lesson from this is “Don’t be a Commando.”

I know First time visitors might say, but we haven’t been to Disney Before, we want to see it all. Well, my first response is, I have been there almost yearly for most of the last decade, and I still haven’t seen it all, so give up that thought. What you need to do is decide what you need to see and do and what would be nice to see and do.
 This is where the Disney Planning Video comes in to play.(This was talked about it my post on 4/25/10) The thing to remember though is even if you have a list of things you need to do, remember to take a break through-out the day.

How do you do this without missing anything or without stopping and not wanting to get started again? One way to take a break without leaving the parks is to enjoy the shows and indoor attractions. Things like the American Adventure or Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot and The Hall of Presidents or the Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom. In the Animal Kingdom, you can sit down and enjoy a show at the Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo or Flights of Wonder. Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios you can watch Beauty and The Beast on stage,

 or Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, or the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! At all of these shows and attractions you sit down for more than five minutes. Every one of them is an enjoyable way to take a break during your day in Disney.

If you want to leave the park for a break, you can always go back later in the day. If you do leave the parks, you can go to a resort for lunch, or you may want to take a few minutes to go shopping. Don’t forget the Pools are great; take a swim break, or remember my post from 5/19/10 and go play Miniature golf.
You can take a boat ride,
  or hotel hop (as mentioned in the post on 4/27/10). Any of these things will be enough to “recharge your batteries” for more park action. And they all will give you a chance at a Magical Experience in another way.

So, now that you know, when you go, you need a break, to Experience all the Magic. And some of your break may lead to an Unknown Magic just waiting to be found!