I’m pretty lazy when it comes to vacationing at Disney.
Yeah I love riding as many rides as possible and eating and drinking my way around the world, but at the end of the day, I’m just there to chill with almost zero itineraries.
So, if you’re like me and just want to have a relaxed, fun, and chill time at Disney World without having to plan every detail down to the minute, then this lazy person’s guide is just for you.
How to Have a Lazy Disney World Trip
Here are some of my best tips for people who really hate jam packed itineraries and stress:
1. Buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass
There’s a ton of hacks and methods, but I don’t ever feel like doing all that so I just use this as a way to ride some of my must-hit attractions.
2. Make dining reservations at easy restaurants
I’m not waking up at 6 am 60 days prior to my trip to snag a reservation. Instead, I’ll opt for a typically easy to find restaurant that’s still really good:
- Boma
- Topolino’s (dinner)
- Steakhouse 71 (breakfast and lunch)
- ‘Ohana breakfast
- The Boathouse (on OpenTable)
- Sebastian’s Bistro
3. Mobile Order Your Food
I’m never waiting in line during the lunch rush. Just bust open the My Disney Experience app and easily place your order at most Quick Service restaurants.
4. Have a resort day
If you’re staying at a Disney resort, there’s no reason for you to be spending all that money just to be at the parks from open to close.
Instead, I like to have a resort day to relax by the pool or get a massage at the spa.
5. Take advantage of Extended Evening Hours
If you’re staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort (or the Swan, Dolphin, and Shades of Green), you’ll have extended time at select parks.
This is one of the best ways to knock out as many rides at possible with lower wait times.
6. Disney After Hours
If you don’t mind spending a little extra money, then the Disney After Hours ticketed event is the best way experience Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom with super short waits, insanely low crowd levels, and even a special fire works show (Magic Kingdom-only).
7. More eating and drinking, less riding
Although I’m a huge ride person, some days, I just want to eat and drink my way around the parks, especially at Epcot.
8. Visit during the slow season
Late-August to mid-September and mid-January through early February have some of the lowest crowds and shortest wait times.
