What It’s Like to Drive From New Jersey to Disney World

Just over 24 hours later, I arrived at my hotel and was ready to start my vacation.

I snapped this photo as I entered the Disney World gates at the start of my trip.

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There’s no doubt that driving for a full day between New Jersey and Florida is exhausting and time-consuming. But as I drove through the Disney World gates nearly 24 hours later, it all felt worth it. 

I arrived just after 12 p.m., and checked into my room virtually through the My Disney Experience app. You might think this is where I finally stopped to have a real meal and get some much-needed rest.

But instead, I unpacked, got settled in my room, and then immediately started exploring Disney World.

Do you have a question about visiting Disney World now? If so, email akrause@insider.com.

Tom Kucher

For as long as Tom can remember, he has understood the reality around him through the tinted glasses of works of fiction, be it books, films, TV shows, or anime. An English graduate, he wrote articles on a wide array of topics for several years, from entertainment and pop culture to history and literature. Before that, he was an educator and a roleplay game writer and developer. It is his deeply-rooted love for performing arts and visual media that led him to become a part of the DC team in 2020.

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