Hiya Vickie!
Welcome to planDisney! I’m so excited that you are planning a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort. I may be more than a little biased, but there is no more extraordinary place to visit with your family. I love the fun attractions, incredible dining, and Disney magic. Did you hear that
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is opening next month?! As a massive Guardians of the Galaxy fan, all I can say is, “I am Groot.”
To answer your question, Walt Disney World Resort does offer you the benefit of making multiple payments towards your vacation. However, at this time, only
Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Packages (Walt Disney World Resort Collection Hotel stay plus Theme Park tickets) are eligible for this. If you book your tickets and room separately, you will have to pay for your Theme Park Tickets upfront and your room-only resort reservation at check-in (minus an initial deposit). With that being said, what you will gain with a Walt Disney World Vacation Package, is not only the
perks of staying on-site at a Walt Disney World resort hotel but also additional discounts and
Magical Extras. It really is a fantastic way to maximize the magic.
If you do not want to book a Walt Disney World Vacation Package, I do have some
tips for how to “create your own” payment plan using Disney Gift Cards. As an Annual Passholder, I am always booking room-only reservations, so I’m ineligible for a “payment plan,” so I love using Disney Gift Cards to help me budget.
If there is anything else we can help you with on your planning journey, please reach out. I love talking about all the tiny details that make dreams come true, including After Hours Events, advanced dining reservations, and hidden Disney gems.
Happy Planning!
Ashley F.