Congratulations! The moment you decide to visit the Walt Disney World in Florida, you have committed to one of the most terrific and memorable experiences in your life. But how do you get the most out of it without sacrificing your sleep and well-being, tormenting your kids or emptying your bank account? This article is the result of my consuming the two books and testing out all those 9 tips recently with my family. Take it with a grain of salt, of course, because everyone's situation and priorities are different, and invest some more time in prepping yourself either through reading the guidebooks or surfing the Internet.

Make an effort to extend your visit beyond just one day, time and budget permitting. Touring only one park or even worse - hopping between the parks in one day will leave you either disappointed (is this really worth 170 bucks?) or craving for more. In either case, you won't fully enjoy whatever World Disney World has to offer.

When doing a day trip, most people end up visiting the Magic Kingdom, the very first and arguably the best of all the Disney parks in Florida and, as a result, the most visited theme park in the world.

Totally up to you, but my recommendation would be to do a 4-day visit to be able to see all 4 parks: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot.

I don't get people who buy a park hopper option as each park has plenty of things to occupy you for at least a day. Logistical challenges such as driving to a place, parking your car, lining up at security to get your belongings inspected, and entering a park will consume a big chunk of your day.

A huge mistake too many parents make is they bring their very small kids to Disney. No, I'm not saying that there is nothing to do for small kids at the park.

But trust me: they will remember and enjoy it so much more when they are older and will be able to go on most if not all rides. And frankly, between us adults, you as a parent worked really hard to go on a Disney trip, so you totally deserve to have some fun too. So why wouldn't you wait a few more years and then go?

But in case you do have to go with very small kids, stick with Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom as they both have plenty of things to occupy your offspring.

Many people underestimate the distances between different rides and attractions within each park. Chances are you'll also have to crisscross it several times as an app on your phone will steer you to attractions with shorter lines.

The good news is that you'll have many options to pick from if you want to take a break: cafes, restaurants or just a bench at the restroom will do. So if you feel a bit tired at the end of your long day, it's absolutely normal.

Walking and lining up is how you'll spend most of your day at Disney. It sounds miserable, but it's true. So being mentally and physically prepared for it will help you a great deal.

Unlike many other theme parks where you can buy a "skip the line" option for double the price and enjoy your rides with little to no lines, Disney does not offer one. Almost. The trick called FastPass+ allows you to pick three rides or attractions per person per day where you can take a fast lane during a specific period.

But if you do get stuck in a long line, take a look around. Chances are that you are staying in a nice room with super cool decorations.

I'm sure that a big chunk of the admission fees goes to making sure decorations are of a very high quality. My favourite ones were in the numerous rooms at Avatar Flight of Passage where I spent three hours in line.

People who go to Disney are paying big bucks not for the cheap thrills you can get from riding a roller coaster but for an experience like no other.

I was among those you lined up for 50 minutes to take a picture with the Little Mermaid. I know, don't say anything. Apparently, I picked the wrong line.

But my point is that others knew where they were lining up. Each attraction had its own story to tell. Even the fastest or the scariest rides had overwhelming visual, sound and even smelling effects. So if you're only looking for adrenalin, you should probably steer clear of Disney.

6. Food is Good, but Pricey.  

7. Take a Day Off in the Middle of Your Trip.  

8. Do Your Research and Don't Pass on Surprise Attractions.  

9. Buy Merchandise at Walmart.