Hiya Wayne - welcome to
planDisney!
Thanks so much for stopping by with your question for our team of panelists. We love helping Guests just like you from around the globe plan their own magical Walt Disney World Resort vacations! This is such a fantastic time to visit - the
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary is in full swing with new and exciting attractions, world-class entertainment, delicious food, and so much more!
I have to say I'm quite jealous of your trip - 12 nights is plenty of time to experience all of the magic! If you're able to book your Vacation Package online directly through
Walt Disney World Resort, you might be limited to purchasing matching tickets for everyone in your crew, and that sounds like it's not the best fit for you. Typically, if I were in this situation I would book my
Disney Resort hotel separately as a "room-only" reservation and then purchase each multi-day
Theme Park Ticket individually as well. Sometimes this is the best route, but other times there may be a promotion or
Special Offer on Vacation Packages you may be eligible for, and that's where things get a bit more complicated.
If I were you, and I was trying to book a package, I would contact a
Reservations Cast Member by phone. You can explain your specific needs and they would be able to help you understand your options. This may also be a time when you could use the services of a travel agent or professional to assist you in creating a perfectly planned vacation!
I do have one other suggestion since you'll be enjoying a longer vacation. Have you ever considered doing a "split-stay" to enjoy more than one Disney Resort? In many ways, Disney Resorts are just as magical as the Theme Parks, and they all offer unique storytelling and amenities. I recently enjoyed a split-stay starting at
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort which had convenient access to
Disney Springs, and then moved to
Disney's Contemporary Resort where we could walk to
Magic Kingdom Park and take the Monorail to
EPCOT. Bell Services will even handle transferring your luggage to your new Resort! With 12 nights to enjoy, it might be fun to have multiple Resort experiences on your trip.
I hope this information helps as you begin planning what is sure to be a magical vacation.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Ryan J.