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Waking Up at 1:30 AM for DISNEY! Is it REALLY Worth It?

Ashley Wright | Pixie Dusted Mom
Ashley Wright | Pixie Dusted Mom
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πŸ‘οΈ 47K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 34:23

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Editorial Summary

The creator details a family trip to Disney World that begins with an early 5:00 a.m. flight from Nashville. She explains that choosing a free flight using Spirit Points was a strategic decision to maximize time at the parks and avoid potential afternoon rain during hurricane season. To manage the early start with children, the family utilizes specific travel strategies, such as providing snacks during takeoff to prevent ear issues and encouraging naps on the plane. Upon arriving in Orlando, the family checks into the Polynesian Village Tower, where they spend time at the resort pools and splash pads. The creator notes that they decided to play the day by ear rather than following a strict schedule of reservations or lightning lanes due to the exhaustion from the early wake-up call. The trip includes visits to Magic Kingdom for parades and fireworks, as well as a special birthday breakfast at Ohana. The video concludes with the family checking out and reflecting on the experience of traveling with children at different developmental stages.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Magic
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Disney Magic
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Literally from the moment we've pulled up, today has just been the most magical day so far.

I'm so stinking excited to be here.

We are just playing it by ear and we'll be able to just do what we do.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use mobile ordering for coffee while the plane is taxiing to save time.
βœ“Force nap on early flights by minimizing activities and using blankets.
βœ“Check stroller gate check tags carefully; they may be a different color and location.
βœ“Play by ear for a day after an early flight; don't over-schedule.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Early flight with kids β€” Force nap on the plane by minimizing activities and using blankets; have snacks during takeoff to help with ear issues.
Managing time at Disney after an early flight β€” Play by ear; don't over-schedule; focus on resort enjoyment and pop into Magic Kingdom if energy allows.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy wake up at 1:30 AM for a Disney trip?
QIs a 5:00 AM flight worth it for Disney?
QHow to manage kids on an early flight?
QWhat to do at Disney Polynesian Resort with kids?

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