Hi there, Tanya!
I'm so happy you stopped by planDisney with your question.
When it comes to planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, it can be especially overwhelming for first-time visitors. It can even be a lot to manage for a frequent visitor like myself! I'm currently juggling plans for two upcoming trips - one with friends and one with family, and I'm keeping notes like crazy about all the fun things we want to see and do in The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Guests have several options when it comes to planning a Disney vacation. You can choose to build your own vacation using the
Walt Disney World Resort website,
call Walt Disney World directly to speak to a Cast Member to create a customized vacation package, or reach out to an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to help you plan your magical getaway.
My advice, especially to first-time Guests, is to partner with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to offer their expert guidance. These pixie-dusted planners are trained by Disney to specifically cater to Disney Guests, and they are always up-to-date on the latest news and announcements about Disney vacations. They can help you select the best
Disney Resort hotel for your travel party, purchase
Theme Park Tickets, secure
Disney Park Pass reservations, make
dining reservations, and more. They can even save you money, as they will monitor your booking and apply any discounts or specials released by Disney before you arrive. My personal Disney Vacation Planner has saved me thousands of dollars through the years, and I am so very thankful for all the help she provides - she's magical, indeed!
While I wish we could personally share the names and information for our favorite trusted Disney Vacation Planners, it's up to Guests themselves to locate one of these amazing folks to help plan their trip. A great way to find an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner in your area is to ask friends and family, perhaps with a post on your social media, to recommend someone they've used and had a great experience with. There's nothing like a satisfied customer to help you find an awesome travel planner!
I hope you'll be able to find a practically perfect planner and you'll soon be building the vacation of your dreams!
Have a magical day!
Diane W.