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Have you ever been to a Disney park? As fun as they can be, they can also be crowded and full of annoyances. Luckily, many people like to spread knowledge with little hacks that can make your trip easier and more magical! You just need Disney park hacks! Disney parks are amazing, but there is no doubt that it can be frustrating to deal with so many people, lines, and increased prices. There are some things that can make things better! You just have to learn them before you go. Here is a list of Disney park hacks that can help you during your next visit: 1. Go after Disney's Evening Extra Magic Hours Main street / Flickr There are certain times when Disney opens up the parks late. Many people like to take advantage of these hours and head to the park after dark. However, if you want to avoid crowds, try visiting the day after. A lot of people may have visited at night and won't be there early the next day. 2. If the Space Mountain ride breaks down, just stay in line Space mountain / Wikimedia Commons The Space Mountain ride has been known to break down, and many people jump out of line. However, it actually comes back up very quickly (think 10-15 minutes). Just stay in line and wait it out. 3. Buy a Disney gift card at Target Disney gift card / Target If you have a Target REDCard, you can get 5% off every purchase. Target sells Disney gift cards which you can use to purchase park tickets. That means you can save $5 for every $100! It isn't a lot, but it can add up. 4. Use this trick to upgrade Disney pins for free Disney pins / Flickr Cast members wear lanyards with cool pins that they will trade with guests. Get cheap Disney pins on Amazon or eBay and bring them to the parks. Then trade them with cast members to get upgraded pins for free! Read onto the NEXT page to find out how to save money! 5. Bring an empty water bottle Water bottles / Wikimedia Commons Bring an empty water bottle with you to the park. You can refill it for free with water, so you won't have to buy overpriced water bottles. 6. Plan your day with RideMax RideMax / Facebook RideMax is a website that helps you plan your Disney day in the most efficient way possible. You put in the rides and events you want to do and it plans your day out for you. It calculates if you have a FastPass and gives you historical wait times. You can also put in blocks for lunch or downtime. 7. If you're going to Disneyland, here's the best place to watch the parade Disney parade / Flickr While in line for the ride It's a Small World, you can get one of the best views of the parade at Disneyland. Just be sure to listen to the cast members about where you can and cannot stand. 8. Get Band-Aids or medicine from First Aid Disney First Aid / Flickr If you need some medicine or a Band-Aid, get them for free at First Aid. They also have special Band-Aids for blisters, which may come in handy! 9. Tell a cast member if you drop your food or drink Disney cast member / Wikimedia Commons Don't worry if you dropped something, just tell a cast member and you can get a replacement for free. Food can be super expensive! Another tip: feel free to order a kid's meal, even if you're an adult at all of the quick-service restaurants. Read onto the NEXT page to find out how to learn about wait times for every ride! 10. The app will tell you wait times Disney app / Facebook If you haven't already downloaded the app for the park you're visiting, do it now. It will give you lots of information, including wait times for every ride. 11. Learn about the parade schedule to avoid being stuck somewhere Disney parade / Public Domain Pictures Find out the parade schedule. This can ensure you aren't stuck inside a shop for an hour while the parade goes by. 12. Use the single-rider lines Disney line / Wikimedia Commons If you are going on a ride solo, or don't mind not being able to sit next to your friends and family, the single-rider lines go much quicker. 13. Cut through the shops Main street shops / Flickr The shops on Main Street are all connected. You can use them to cut down on time heading in and out of the park. 14. Eat in the parking lot Picnic lunch / Flickr Your ticket gives you free re-entry, so take a picnic lunch and eat in your car or take a break from the crowds. What do you think of these great Disney park hacks? Ten Historical Photos Showing Disney Parks In Their Earliest Days