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30th October 2025
11:56am GMT
Anyone who’s been to Disney World knows that it takes a lot of planning, from choosing which rides to go on and packing lunches to deciding which parades or fireworks shows to see.
Fortunately, a travel expert has shared some brilliant tips on how to plan the perfect trip to the most magical place on Earth.
You might have heard of the '3-2-1' rule, and if you haven't, it will make your life so much easier.
Ashleigh Giliberto shared a video on her TikTok explaining the method and outlining exactly what it means.
The 3-2-1 rule means choosing three rides, two entertainment attractions and one dining experience.
Anyone who's been to any amusement park knows that parks are often very busy, with long queues and an enormous amount of choice of where to eat, sit, drink, etc.
The method helps reduce choices and simplify things for families.
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In her TikTok, Ashleigh said: "The three rides that you have to do per park, per day with your family, pick them. Strategise, figure it out."
She goes on to explain what entertainment options visitors could choose from.
"What two entertainment-type attractions do you guys want to hit while you're there?
"Is it a parade? Is it seeing Happily Ever After? Is it meeting a specific character?"
When it comes to number one, Ashleigh urged guests to decide beforehand on where they want to eat when they visit the park.
She explained: "And one, pick one dining option that you guys are dying to do. Is it a character dining? Is it a festival food that you have to get?
"Figure those three things out; three rides, two entertainment attractions, one food, to make sure that you guys can check those boxes that you want while you're at Disney World."
The '3-2-1' model started as a business suggestion from Disney CEO Bob Iger, per Reader's Digest.
The method states approval chains shouldn't involve more than three individuals. It further suggests that decisions should only take up to two weeks to be made, and that one person should take accountability.
Ashley's video quickly went viral on TikTok, with mums flooding the comments, thankful for the tips she shared.
One person wrote: "This is GREAT ADVICE!"
Another commented: "I had no idea, but what a fantastic guideline."
