Disney expert revealed 7 mistakes parents make in parks: how to avoid stress.

According to The Sun: At 3 PM in the Magic Kingdom. Since this is the hottest part of the day, I find a little spot in the shade of Cinderella's Castle to rest.

This is my 55th visit to Disney World in Florida. I first came here as a child; now I'm a traveling journalist and creative professional, as well as a mother of two.

Watching stressed-out parents and dirty kids struggling with the afternoon heat in Florida is a sight I've witnessed many times.

Having two younger children, I completely understand how they feel. Fortunately, this time I'm here for work and have been completely child-free for a few days.

A couple sitting next to me looks a bit distressed. One child is asleep, while the other is having a typical mysterious meltdown. I smile at the mother in solidarity. We've all been through this.

I first took my son Finn to Disney when he was six months old, and believe me, I made the same mistakes as everyone else.

However, after many years of navigating Florida parks with a stroller, snack bags, two energetic kids, and a typically 'reluctant' father, I've picked up a few tips on how to make your trip to Disney as low-stress and enjoyable as possible.

Trying to do too much

With some families saving for ten years or more for the trip of a lifetime to Florida, it's understandable you want to pack as much into your trip as possible.

With the cost of airfare, hotels, and tickets to major theme parks like Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, we all want to get our money's worth.

Disney World tickets are cheapest when you buy a 14-day ticket, which gives you access to four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios, plus two Disney water parks.

However, visiting the park daily for two weeks is a lot for any adult - let alone a child.

More quality over quantity will make your life as a parent much easier. You don't have to do it all.

Make a plan that works best for your group - just because everyone is going to certain major attractions doesn’t mean you have to.

I find you see and do just as much (kids have more energy when they're not so tired), and it’s much more enjoyable and memorable when you take your time.

Also plan rest days where you do very little other than sit by the pool, play at your villa, or at the hotel.

Recharging your batteries strengthens your batteries, helps manage excitement, and prevents overwhelm from being in theme parks.

And by the way, don’t consider a day at a water park a rest day.

We often take as many steps in Typhoon Lagoon as in the Magic Kingdom, plus the extra energy required for swimming, scrambling to rides, and holding on while being bobbed around on the lazy river while your kids try to knock you over.

During my 55th visit to Disney World in Florida, a journalist and mother of two shares her experiences and tips for parents on how to make the trip to the park as unforgettable and low-stress as possible. Among the advice is recharging your batteries, planning occasional days without many attractions, and not turning your water park day into a day of rest.