This is the first part of a continuing series of our travel tips for families and individuals who want to travel the world without the hassles that come with it.

First we will discuss one of our favorite places in the world. Disney World in Orlando, FL. These Disney World tips will help you get there, get situated, and have fun without having to worry. Trips to Disney World can be very stressful on both the parent and the kids because of poor planning and because of the big price tags on the products and tickets sold at Disney World.

Drive There If You Can
Driving to Disney World is not as stressful as some people think. Every time I have went to Disney World I drove (well, my dad did the first two times I went). Although for us it was a eight hour trip from Mississippi we stopped often at little shops and different attractions on the way. One attraction was the Ripley's Believe It Or Not in Orlando. This place is prefect for little kids and teens because it lives up to its name and shows weird things from around the world.

Stay On Disney Property
Although this is not the cheapest way to live Disney, it is one of the most convenient because you do not need to rent a car or drive your own throughout your stay, you have special perks like early and late park access, and you can rest whenever you need to. If you cannot afford to go to one of the water parks then staying at a Disney hotel will help you there since most have swimming pools for guests.

Purchase the Park Hopper
The park hopper is a life saver that keeps you from getting bored and having to stay at one park per day. If you get bored with the park you are at then just leave it and go to another park without having to pay again. One ticket to get you in all the parks as many times as you want. Having the Park Hopper ticket will also help you plan better since you can complete all rides at the smaller parks then go to another park and spend the remaining part of the day. Kelly and I rode every ride at all parks in 4 days using this method.

Go During A Special Event
Kelly and I went during our anniversary and received all kinds of cool things, including an autographed card from Mickey and Minnie that was hand delivered to our room. They also gave us buttons that we pinned to our shirts that let everyone know it was our anniversary. We felt special since everyone we met wished up a Happy Anniversary and gave us special benefits.

Fast Pass Saves Time
If you want to ride Splash Mountain and the wait is 2 hours long I recommend getting a fast pass to help you out. You may have to come back in two hours, but you can do other things instead of having to wait all day in a line. Get a Fast Pass for the bigger rides and then go enjoy the smaller rides without a line.

Visit Attractions Outside The Parks
If you are getting burnt out with the constant rides and lines then I suggest you go to the water parks or Pleasure Island. Remember when you visit these parks you are limited to one park per day of stay. So if you visit both water parks in one day that means you have one less day to visit them. Basically 4 days equals 4 water park visits, use 2 visits in one day and you have 2 visits left for the remaining 3 days. This includes access to Pleasure Island or the FREE game room for kids.

Eat Lightly At The Park
The food at the parks are very expensive, during our 2008 visit the price of a sandwich was at least five dollars. Try and buy the meal plan if it will help you, it adds a chunk of money to your total price, but you will save in the end compared to eating at the parks.

Book Off-Season
Booking during the winter months or early spring will save you money and time waiting in long lines. Kelly and I went in April and noticed the lines were smaller then when I went just a few years before in July. It was not as hot and the park price was a little cheaper. It all depends on you, but it is always recommended to visit during the off-season.

Plan, Plan, Plan
Kelly and I started planning our trip 1 year in advance and it was the smoothest trip to Disney World I had ever had. We planned the food, the park visits on certain days, the spending money, and the after hours experience. We had a blast with our planning and we will spend as much time planning every time we go.

We hope our little guide helps you plan your visit. If you have anything to add please feel free to add it in the comments below. Good luck on your trip and be watching here for more tips from Kelly and myself.