Disney World Review

Disney World spends a great deal of money and effort to ensure that guests stay safe, so once you have booked your Disney World tickets and have found your great discounts – including your fabulous Disney World discounts, Sea World discounts, and Universal Discounts – you do not have to worry about safety too much. However, all major attractions do have some dangers, so you might want to follow these safety tips:

1. Do not allow young children to wander off by themselves. Although there are guards all over the parks, Disney attracts many strangers and large crowds. If you want to take some time off, there are many children’s supervised areas as well as babysitting services available.

2. Bring a rain coat or mini umbrella with you. Sudden rain is not unheard of in Florida, and you do not want a sudden rain shower to ruin your day. Bring extra cash for an umbrella if you do not want to carry rain gear with you.

3. Stay cool. To avoid overheating, wear a light-colored or white shirt as well as sunglasses and hat.

4. Stay hydrated. Dehydration can lead to heat stroke, weakness, and fatigue, and it can creep up on you if you are going on rides and not watching your water intake. Drink lots of water and avoid sodas, tea and coffee, which encourage dehydration.

5. Cool off. Walking around in the late morning and early evening can expose you to a lot of UV rays and can expose you to the risks of heat stroke as well. You might want to take a dip in a pool or fountain at this time or you may want to break up your outdoor activities with indoor attractions during this time.

6. Keep your valuables in a safe place. Theft is rare in Disney World but you may wish to keep valuables locked in your car, just for peace of mind. Do not leave valuables unattended while you go on a ride and do not display large amounts of cash in public. You may want to wear a money belt to keep your cash safe.

7. Write down your child’s name, your own name, your cell phone number, and where you are staying on a card. Make sure that your child has the card with them at all times and teach your child to show the card to a Cast Member if he or she becomes lost. If you lose track of your child, tell a Cast Member at once. Agree with your child and other group members to meet someone obvious – such as in front of Cinderella Castle – if you become separated.

8. Follow the rules and listen to Cast Members. Some rides have restrictions. For example, some rides do not allow pregnant guests, children under a certain age, or people with heart conditions to participate. Never try to circumvent these rules – they are there for your own protection. Similarly, if a Cast Member tells you or your group to avoid doing something, do listen and obey.

Once you have your Disney World tickets, you may be eager to see the famous Disney attractions, such as Epcot and Magic Kingdom. While these attractions are terrific, if you can snag some Disney World discounts, you can also check out some of less obvious attractions available. By looking for Sea World discounts and universal discounts, you can visit some attractions and parks that take you well beyond Magic kingdom.

For example, you might want to visit the wildlife discovery park known as Animal Kingdom. This park is organized around the central Tree of Life, with different continents grouped around it. Here, you can find both Disney rides and naturalistic animal exhibitions. One ride in this park takes you through a dinosaur park, while the classic Jeep safari (known as Kilimanjaro Safari) takes you close to live animal enclosures. The Pangani Forest Exploration Trail allows you to walk through an area near gorillas and other African wildlife. Animal Kingdom also boasts a rather famous raft ride that takes visitors through the deforestation of a tropical rainforest.

If you like water parks, you will love Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. This newer park boasts thrill slides, a small wave pool, and kid-friendly areas. You might also want to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, which boasts one of the world’s largest wave pools, lots of slides, and a snorkeling lagoon with living sharks. The theme of this park is a tropical beach, and you will want to take that theme to heart with plenty of sunscreen – with the reflection of the water and the Florida sun, it’s very easy to get burned in this park.

If you are tired of all the rides, there is a surprisingly impressive array of good foods and restaurants to try at Disney World. Cinderella’s Royal Table, for example, lets you eat in Cinderella Castle. The 50’s Prime Time Cafe is a kitchen modeled by classic 50’s sitcoms. The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is a 1950s drive-in movie theatre that lets you watch movies and eat dinner at the same time. In Animal Kingdom, the Rainforest Cafe has very cool special effects as well as notably good food. The Coral Reef Restaurant lets you eat with a view of the main aquarium. In Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Victoria & Albert’s is the only AAA Five-Diamond rated restaurant in central Florida. It is also the place for fine dining at Disney. It is definitely for adults and not for family dining. At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the California Grill offers wonderful fresh food as well as a great view. Book in advance, as seats go fast.

If you feel you have absorbed all that Disney has to offer, you might want to consider checking out Orlando, Florida nearby. Orlando has museums, a great nightlife, lots of great restaurants, art galleries, museums, and more. Of course, there are also many beaches in the Orlando area, which may be especially appreciated if you are visiting Disney World from destinations that feature long winters.