A Disney travel agent shares 6 common mistakes visitors are making right now at the theme parks

Monica HumphriesApr 6, 2022, 16:31 IST

General views of the Walt Disney at Magic Kingdom on April 03, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

From celebrities to budget travelers, Greg Antonelle has booked Disney trips for thousands of people.
In the last two years, Disney has made many changes to its parks, and visitors are still adapting.

Greg Antonelle has planned Disney vacations for visitors for over a decade. While he's seen travelers make plenty of mistakes, the last two years have brought an entirely new set of them.

Greg Antonelle and his wife at Disney.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels

Greg Antonelle has planned Disney vacations for visitors for over a decade. While he's seen travelers make plenty of mistakes, the last two years have brought an entirely new set of them.

One major mistake happens before you even get to Disney: Not budgeting enough time for travel.

Crowds walk past a sign advertising Walt Disney World at Orlando International Airport.Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

Antonelle said some travelers aren't prepared for Disney's technology changes.

A view of Epcot in Orlando, Florida.Amanda Krause/Insider

Some travelers don't realize that you need a reservation and a ticket to get into the park, he said.

Disney's Park Pass openings for April 2022.Disney Park Pass

Travelers also might not realize you should reserve most dining ahead of time.

A view of Oga's Cantina, a bar at Black Spire Outpost at the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

Another common mistake Antonelle said he sees is visitors not doing enough research before their trip.

Fireworks illuminate Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom marking on September 30, 2021.Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty Images

Finally, Antonelle said the biggest mistake people make is not using a travel agent.

Greg and Elyssa Antonelle in front of a Disney cruise ship.MickeyTravels

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A Disney travel agent shares 6 common mistakes visitors are making right now at the theme parks

Greg Antonelle has planned Disney vacations for visitors for over a decade. While he's seen travelers make plenty of mistakes, the last two years have brought an entirely new set of them.

One major mistake happens before you even get to Disney: Not budgeting enough time for travel.

Antonelle said some travelers aren't prepared for Disney's technology changes.

Some travelers don't realize that you need a reservation and a ticket to get into the park, he said.

Travelers also might not realize you should reserve most dining ahead of time.

Another common mistake Antonelle said he sees is visitors not doing enough research before their trip.

Finally, Antonelle said the biggest mistake people make is not using a travel agent.