I've taken my 12-year-olds to Disney World every year since they were 5. Here are 12 things we always do.

Jill RobbinsJul 24, 2022, 18:23 IST

We go to Disney World every year.Jill Robbins

I've been visiting Disney World with my husband and sons for seven years.
My family never misses the chance to pin trade, find hidden Mickeys, or eat Mickey ice-cream bars.

Mickey ice-cream bars are a total must.

I have at least one Mickey ice-cream bar every time I go to Disney World.Jill Robbins

Sometimes park employees have boards full of pins to trade.Jill Robbins

Hint: One hidden Mickey is in the clouds on the drawing.Jill Robbins

We make a dash for the line we think will be the longest throughout the day.Jill Robbins

Disney resorts, especially the deluxe ones, have beautiful, themed pool areas.Jill Robbins

If a PhotoPass photographer asks you to pose a certain way, the result is usually a Magic Shot.Jill Robbins

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is one of our favorites.Jill Robbins

Meet and greet with Timon from "The Lion King."Jill Robbins

If we’re not in the parks for fireworks, we make plans to catch them from outside.Jill Robbins

The app lets you interact with things in some lines.Jill Robbins

One of my kids is more fearless than the other so we split up for the more thrilling rides.Jill Robbins

Blizzard Beach has a fun winter theme, which makes for a really unique water park.Jill Robbins