3. Find a power outlet

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Finding a free power outlet at Walt Disney World might seem easier said than done. Disney seems to have gone out of their way to make sure the parks aren’t filled with power outlets. This is understandable as thousands of guests all charging cell phones would probably result in major electrical costs.

However, Disney hasn’t hidden all of their power outlets. Magic Kingdom actually hosts three different areas full of outlets open to anyone looking to charge a phone. The first can be found near the Tangled section of Fantasyland, smack in the middle of Pascal’s Garden. Take a seat in one of the many benches in this area and charge your cell phone on any of the outlets in the tree-trunks. There is a second one in the tent next to Pete’s Silly Sideshow, and Tomorrowland also hosts a cell phone charging area at the exit of Space Mountain in the arcade.

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For the more adventurous, here are a few other spots to find an outlet in Disney parks.

• Magic Kingdom
  • Columbia Harbor House, where outlets can be found in abundance
  • Throughout Pecos Bill Café
  • Splash Mountain near the bathrooms
  • Tortuga Tavern near the bar stools and the toppings bar
  • Aloha Isle in the gazebo seating area
  • The Locker Rental area at the park entrance
  • The Magic Kingdom Rose Garden
  • Pinocchio Village Haus, especially upstairs
• Epcot
  • The hallways of Innoventions, particularly near some of the restrooms
  • Inside The Land, in the waiting area next to The Garden Grill
  • The Seas With Nemo and Friends, near the women’s restroom
  • Norway throughout the pavilion
  • Morocco throughout the pavilion
  • Mexico near the outdoor seating for La Cantina De San Angel
  • The American Adventure, outside of the Hops and Barley beer concession stand
• Animal Kingdom
  • Pizzafari throughout the dining rooms
  • Outside Disney Outfitters
  • A bench near Finding Nemo right next to a hidden outlet
• Hollywood Studios
  • The courtyard of Star Wars Launch Bay
  • The outdoor seating of the ABC Commissary

Obviously, use common sense when using outlets. Don’t mess with anything you see plugged in already, don’t block traffic (that means queues are a bad idea), and don’t fidget with anything Disney has purposefully locked up. Also proceed with caution on any unusual looking outlets as some, particularly those on light poles, are high voltage and can damage your phone. There are most definitely more outlets hidden throughout Walt Disney World, some which aren’t convenient for charging a phone and others which can do in a pinch. If your phone is already dead and you want a surefire way to charge it…

4. Detour to a Walt Disney World resort

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Leaving the parks is not an ideal way to charge a cell phone. However, if all other avenues fail, taking a mid-day break to depart Disney parks isn’t a terrible idea. Many experts actually advocate for it.

Even if you aren’t staying at a Walt Disney World resort, you can visit any of them and hang out in their lobbies or cafes. The Swan and Dolphin near Epcot are especially convenient if you’re looking to charge a cell phone thanks to their myriad eateries, lounges, and cafes (they're also one of the only places in Walt Disney World to get a decent cup of coffee). If a dead cell phone is driving you nuts and you can’t find a free outlet in the parks or bring yourself to rent a FuelRod, step away for an hour or two to explore Disney’s resorts. Find a comfy spot at The Polynesian, The Contemporary, The Yacht and Beach Club, or Animal Kingdom Lodge to pass some time, take a breather, and let your phone recharge. Once you’ve gotten your charge, head back into the parks refreshed!

What are some other ways you keep a cell phone charged in Walt Disney World? Know of any other great outlet locations?