My Park Touring Planning

Big statement coming: Consider the information you learn in the following articles to be the most valuable in your TourGuideMiKE Automated Vacation Planner™. How much are they worth? Oh ... about $100 per hour when you apply what you learn! (That's how much I'm paid on VIP Tours.) :>)

Planning Step 6: My Park Touring Articles Guide
Hello. How do you do? My name is TourGuideMiKE. What's yours? Excuse me? I don't think I heard you correctly. Oh, well, ma-a-a-aybe it's just plain ol' '' for now, but when we're finished with these articles, it will be TourGuide!! :>)

Review Your Sample Park Tours
Learn how to tour the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the Animal Kingdom without the lines and crowds! Use my Sample Park Tours and you'll be fine -- I know because I'm a professional VIP Tour Guide! This is what I do ... ;>)

Avoid Lines! Use Disney’s FASTPASS!
[Updtd Nov 10, 08]
If given a choice, would you rather wait in line for Splash Mountain and the other popular attractions for 5 minutes or 60-plus? Why would anyone choose the latter? I can’t answer that question, but let me tell you all about my favorite thing at Walt Disney World! The FASTPASS ... ;>)

MAXimize Your Disney FASTPASS Opportunities!
Disney’s FASTPASS is an incredible park touring tool that helps you maximize the number of attractions you can visit in one day with minimal lines. Hooray! I have learned how to get the most from this opportunity through my years as a Tour Guide, and have everything waiting for you in one article!

Where Are the Disney Characters?
[Updtd June 14, 09] They're cute, they're fuzzy, and they're VERY popular. But where the heck are they? Tracking that one elusive character can seem pretty tough, but not when you follow my easy tips and "Print-n-Go" Guide!

The Attractions' 'Real' Opening & Closing Times
[Updt Apr 13, 08] So when does Frontierland re-e-eally open? When does Soarin' close? Does the Kilimanjaro Safari sometimes close earlier than the official park closing time? And why would I mention it if it doesn't? Surprises are nice and all, but NOT when we're on vacation! Let's review these possible deviations-from-the-norm now so you know what to expect!

What I Bring to the Parks With Me
You’ll have a more convenient theme park experience if you have your daily necessities with you. I know ‘tis true! Let’s review what I always bring with me to help my guests have the best possible day.

Become An Attractions Expert!
I want you to maximize your opportunity for enjoyment at EVERY ride, theater show, and entertainment event you experience at Walt Disney World. My reasoning -- a bunch of 'maximized experiences' lead to the best possible day! Learn exactly ‘how’ by reviewing my exclusive TGMiKE attraction tips. :>)

Disney’s Refurbishment Schedules
[Updtd Aug 28, 10] “What? You mean that something may not be open during my vacation?” Well, we won’t know until you have a look! Please review this page for Disney’s scheduled refurbishment closures during your vacation dates! I hope you’re not affected, but if you are, you'll still have a LOT of fun!

Guest Relations Provides the Help You Need!
We all need help from time to time, and you should know where to get it if you need it! Each theme park has Guest Relations cast members standing by to assist you with any information you may require. Let’s learn more!

Do You Need Foreign Language Assistance?
"Ears to the World," Disney's show translators, are available for select Walt Disney World attractions in five languages: French, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. Let's review what's available where and how much they are!

Makin' Memories With Your Camera
Are you an almost-professional photographer or are you a shutterbug-wannabe? Or do you prefer to be in front of the camera? Whatever your level, Disney and I have plenty of photography help & tips for you, plus lots of places where you can get your picture made. Ready for your close-ups? Let's go!

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