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We went last Friday and we got there before the park opened and ate breakfast. We went in at 8:45 (they opened 15 mins early)and stayed til 6. I think my only rec is going early to beat the crowds. We went on so many rides before 10 am. It got really packed around 12-1! My LOs really enjoyed Toon Town, Dumbo, the train, carousel, Winnie the Pooh, Small World.

@Mrs Green Grass: You need to talk to @Mrs. Train: ! She will be able to give you some great tips I'm sure!

Have fun! DD loved Bippity Boppity Boutique. Also I like to create a customized ordered plan on Touring Plans site before going to Disney. I'm planning my third trip with it! And for cheap non-character breakfast go to Steakhouse 55 or Flos Diner, sit in back and watch the Cars ride open up.

@Mrs Green Grass: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a little girls' makeover shop... you have to make an appointment (especially on weekends) and they do your girl's make up, hair, and you can buy a princess dress. I think it costs $100-$300 overall.

I would also take advantage of the baby centers-- there's one in each park. There are mini potties, a bunch of changing tables, a nursing/pumping area for moms, high chairs with microwaves, and you can buy formula if you need to.

There are three Frozen themed things going on for kids: there's the meet and greet with Anna and Elsa (FastPass in front of the Animation Studio in DCA), the Sing Along show (the Hyperion Theatre, I believe), and Olaf's snow fest. You can go to the snow (and wait in line) without seeing Olaf. If you want to see Olaf, you have to get a pager once you're inside the snow play area.

To get FastPasses, you need EVERYONE'S ticket-- so have one person run ahead and pick up the passes. I would also recommend seeing the Disney Jr live on stage show if your kids watch Doc, Jake, Mickey, or Sofia.

I think BBB is primarily a hair salon but so much more. More for girls though. The cheap package is $60.

@Mrs Green Grass: Def go to Plaza Inn in DL off Main St-- they have THE BEST fried chicken EVER. And the corn dog cart is good, too. Also hit up Bengal Barbeque and the Dole stand by the tiki room for a Dole whip (sometimes the line inside the Tiki Room area is shorter, you can just go in, get your Dole whip, and then go back out). The cones at Cozy Cone Motel in DCA are cute. But best bang for your buck would be Whitewater Snacks at the Grand Californian... it's just a bit out of the way.

If you like BBQ, you might enjoy Big Thunder Ranch BBQ-- it's AYCE lunch and dinner, but lines are long.

Aladdin is a great show, but it's a bit long (like 40 mins?), but it's in an air conditioned theatre and it's a nice break from the heat... I would recommend Mickey and the Magical Map as the other show to see, and it's in DL, so you have one show in each park.

The Royal Welcome is the official name for the A&E meet and greet.

Paint the Night is the new nighttime parade in DL for the 60th-- I heard it's really fun, but it is late, and people have been lining up SUPER early for it since it's new.

@HabesBabe: growing up we used to always eat at Bengal BBQ!

Another place to go for a stroller nap is the animation place next to Disney Jr Live (agreed a must do!) you can draw a cartoon figure while the kids crash out.