Hi there, Steven!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question.
I'm happy to hEAR you're ready to begin planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation! There are several ways to go about making plans for your getaway to The Most Magical Place on Earth:
1) You can take the reins and book your Disney vacation yourself, by navigating the official
Walt Disney World Resort website. The Chat feature is a nifty tool, as you can talk in real-time with a Cast Member to help guide you through the planning process. While this is a great option for frequent visitors and guests familiar with Walt Disney World, it's sometimes easier to leave the planning to a professional.
2) My recommendation is to seek out an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to build a practically perfect vacation for your travel party. With the ever-changing protocols and policies during Walt Disney World's
phased reopening, it's nice to work with someone that's in the know and up to date about all the details of planning a Disney vacation! An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner can help you choose the best
Disney Resorts Collection hotel for your travel party, secure
Disney Park Pass reservations, purchase
Theme Park Tickets, book
Advance Dining Reservations, and take care of all of your vacation details from start to finish. The best part of using one of these pixie-dusted planners is that their service and expertise
come at no extra cost to you. The price of your Disney vacation will be the exact same as if you booked it yourself on the website. Isn't that amazing? They will also monitor your reservation in case any discounted rates or offers become available that can be applied to your vacation package. The best way to find an awesome Disney Planner is through word of mouth from satisfied clients, as they are usually happy to share the name of their travel agent if they had a great experience! Another easy way to locate an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner in your area is with a simple Google search.
3) There is always the option to
call and speak with a Cast Member for vacation planning assistance, but I can tell you from experience that call volumes are very high right now and you may experience longer than usual wait times when you call. The good news is, the hold music is amazing!
I hope this helps and gives you some options when it comes to planning an upcoming visit. I encourage you to visit the
planDisney Video Library for tips and advice from planDisney panelists, including must-dos and ideas to make your vacation magical. For even more fun content, check out
planDisney on Instagram.
Have a magical day!
Diane W.