Happy New Year! As 2025 begins, many of us are undoubtedly looking forward to our next trip to the Disney Parks. Whether that's Disneyland, the Walt Disney World Resort, or one of the international properties, many of us die-hard Park-Hoppers are already making plans to storm the castle.
With that in mind, we need to go into the new year with a few new things in mind. As much as we all adore the wonderful world of Disney, 2024 saw some less-than-magical behavior from certain guests. As Disney prepares to give fans another year of magic, we need to reevaluate some of our habits from last year and trade them in for actions that would make Walt proud.
Streams are for Water, Not Rides
While this problem might soon be remedied with the reported TikTok ban, a common complaint amongst many Disney Park guests is that so many streamers and influencers are on their phones and cameras, spoiling the experience for everyone else. To a certain degree, they're right to be upset.
For the places where memories are made, influencer culture seems to have taken a massive bite out of the magic. For 2025, why don't we follow cast member instructions and just sit back and enjoy the ride? The clicks can wait, but lines of guests waiting for Space Mountain won't.
Midday Meltdowns
If you're anything like this writer, you tend to go all day at the parks. From rope drop to close, nothing beats a day at Disney, right? However, if you're not hopped up on Joffrey's and joy in the morning, it might be a good idea to take a rest after spending four to five hours riding rides and mingling with Mickey.
Even an old pro like yours truly isn't so blinded by Disney magic that he doesn't see the benefits of taking a nap back at the resort in the middle of the day. Whether you're five years old on your first visit or 95 celebrating a major milestone, a half-time break in the middle of the day can work wonders and prevent Disney burnout.
You Can't Do It All
Take it from someone who has attempted this feat and failed: you simply can't do it all when it comes to Disney. No matter the parks, no matter the plans, no matter what time of year you visit, there is simply far too much to see, do, and experience. The sooner guests accept this fact, the better.
Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort are stuffed with magic, and it can be so easy to get overwhelmed. Too many people fall into this trap that they miss out on those special moments that Disney does best. This year, instead of cramming everything into one trip, let's make life a little easier for everyone and take time to simply enjoy our stay at some of the happiest places on earth.
How are you changing your 2025 Disney trip?