first timer tips

[AvaNellMouse]

Breakfast in the room is an absolute must. We stopped by Walmart and picked up:
Fruit (bananas & apples)
Water (get a case)
Granola Bars
Juice (Orange & Grapefruit)
Beer & a Bottle of Wine

We saved a bundle on water & breakfast. It was great to be able to eat while we were getting ready in the morning instead of having to leave the room and find something elsewhere.

I also bring coffee from home & all of the fixin's to go with it. Our hotel had styrofoam cups for us to take coffee with us to the parks in the morning so we didn't buy those.

[Debbiedana]

Along the lines of the daily budget envelopes (which I use are they are GREAT), I also make 'Mousekeeping' envelopes and put our tips in them BEFORE we leave so I'm not searching for singles or stuck tipping $10 when I usually tip $3.

[IDreamofEeyore]

My biggest single piece of advice is to be proactive about working in breaks during the day. During our first trip in 1984, we were so overwhelmed by all of the excitement that we wore ourselves out on the first day!

There is A LOT to see and experience at WDW. It is generally impossible to do it all in one trip. So, use the guidebooks and Intercot to help you identify your priorities and then take your time and soak it all in. You don't have to attack the parks commando-style to have a wonderful time!!