How much should I walk to prepare for Disney?


How much should I walk to prepare for Disney? I'd recommend training to hit at least 10,000 steps per day two weeks prior to stepping foot in the parks, but would push for 12,000-15,000 during a couple of days during those weeks.


What is the best Disney World park to skip?

If you're in a situation where you have to skip a park, you'll want to compare Epcot and Animal Kingdom. As a default—Epcot has the newest ride, along with the World Showcase, a legendary, unique Disney World experience, so we give it the edge.


How many miles a day do you walk at Magic Kingdom?

Add in different eating habits & food, less rest, and more time spent on your feet, and many will quickly notice the hours and steps logged daily. According to friends, family, and personal experience, we walk at least 10-12 miles on an average day visiting the parks. This is a lot more than many of us walk normally!


What is the 120 rule for Disney?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation.


Which Disney park has the least walking?

As you can see, Magic Kingdom covers the smallest area of land. However, in terms of sidewalks, Hollywood Studios wins out with the fewest miles of the total walkways. Based on our calculations, Hollywood Studios requires the LEAST amount of walking, and Epcot requires the MOST amount of walking.


Do you lose or gain weight at Disney?

For some guests, simply walking and moving around Walt Disney World may provide weight loss, especially during the more hot and humid months. But, considering the amount of food you will enjoy, some weight gain is pretty much a guarantee.


Can you walk the 5K at Disney?

You do not need to run the Castaway Cay 5K; you can absolutely walk it! I have done this course a couple of times, I have the medals to prove it, and I certainly walked more than I ran!


What is the 120 rule at Disney?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.


How much walking does the average person do at Disney World?

The average Walt Disney World guest walks 7-10 miles PER DAY during their vacation. For some guests, this is great – you want to get those steps in as your form of vacation exercise (gotta work off all those cupcake and turkey leg calories).


Which Disney park requires most walking?

EPCOT. EPCOT is Disney World's theme park at which you will do the most walking! For example, it is roughly 0.85 miles from the front entrance of EPCOT to the rear of the park.


How do I minimize walking at Disney World?

Here's how to minimize walking at the Disney Parks.
  1. Choose a Preferred Room at an On-Site Resort. ...
  2. Get Familiar with Park Maps. ...
  3. Group Attractions by Land/Location. ...
  4. Look Up Dining Locations Before You Go. ...
  5. Use Your Disney App to Locate Characters & Showtimes. ...
  6. Get a Better Parking Spot. ...
  7. Use Inner-Park Transportation.


How much money should 1 person take to Disney World?

Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Lastly, you'll want to take some spending money with you. How much spending money will you need? Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol.