Our amazing VIP tour guide, Kelsey!

VIP TOUR PRO TIPS: You may be wondering how we made it all day with 4 adults, 4 teenagers, and 2 kids without eating a real meal or having any meltdowns.. Here are some ways to plan your day with stamina in mind:

1.) Eat a huge meal before and after the tour hours ... We ate a huge breakfast at Amare at Swan Reserve where we were staying followed by a huge dinner at Biergarten in Epcot Germany. The snacks and water during the day were plentiful and really helped us get through the day. Note: we could have stopped for a meal if we wanted but decided the best bang for our buck was to eat before and after. If we had stopped to eat, it would have cut down on the number of rides we completed.

2.)Wear comfortable shoes and have a back-up pair. I love my Hokas and they served me well. I had a back up pair of flip flops just in case I needed them. (I didn't). We were able to leave a bag in the van throughout the day 

3.) Dress for the weather. Depending on the season, dress in layers, bring disposable ponchos in case of rain. Florida weather is predictably unpredictable. Wear lots of sunscreen on hot, sunny days.

4.) Take advantage of group bathroom breaks - everyone goes!!! Kelsey has great suggestions for bathrooms that were not busy so our entire group got in and out quickly

5.) If your goal is to accomplish as many rides as possible, avoid shows and character visits. Prepare younger children in advance for this. 

6.) Take advice from your VIP tour guide. They are the experts! Kelsey made it clear that ultimately we were in charge of the itinerary for the day but she gave us many helpful hints that maximized our time. The two youngest members of our group and one of the adults chose not to go on Space Mountain. Instead, they went on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Kelsey first scanned 7 of us on to Space Mountain and then brought them over to Buzz. We all met up afterwards - it was perfect timing and everyone was happy!

7.) Our VIP Tour guide, Kelsey, was professional, attentive, and nothing short of amazing. If you feel the same way about a Cast Member, be sure to pay them the ultimate compliment and complete a Cast Compliment found in your My Disney Experience app. My family LOVES to call out cast members for great service. Of course, we also tipped her at the end of the day, but I know that cast members also love reading the compliments as well. 

8.) Wondering how to make all of this a bit more affordable? The greater the number of people who can split the cost of the tour, the less expensive it will be per person. The cost of the tour is the same whether you have one person or ten. I would recommend going in a group of 10 adults and splitting the total cost by 10! It is still an expensive day but much more affordable than if you paid for the whole tour yourself. In addition, consider crowd levels when booking. VIP Tour pricing is cut in half during the less crowded times of the year vs. the busier and more expensive times of the year! 

***I am a senior agent for Tink's Magical Vacations with 10 years of Disney travel planning experience. Please contact me at [email protected] and I can help you plan your dream Disney vacation!

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