Hiya Quana,
Welcome to planDisney! Can I tell you a secret? I'm beyond excited that you are planning your first visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth! First vacations can be incredible and build core memories for years to come. They can also be daunting to plan as you navigate lightning lanes,
dining reservations,
Enchanting Extras, and where to stay. The good news is that so many tools are available to you, Quana, that can help make your vacation magic for you and your family.
First, as a planDisney panelist, consider me a good starting point. I can provide recommendations, share my personal experiences, and impart all of my tips and tricks for navigating Walt Disney World, no matter when you visit. All you have to do is ask, and I'll be happy to help! The only thing I cannot do is book things for you; you are ultimately in the driver's seat. If you want to sit back and have someone take control of the planning, then you could benefit from working with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.
Authorized Disney Vacation Planners receive in-depth training from Walt Disney World Resort and can help you find the best deals for your travel dates, plan your itinerary, and so much more! The best part is that, like a planDisney panelist, they also provide their services for free! In fact, for the "practically perfect in every way" planning experience, you can leverage both
planDisney and an authorized planner. Our panelists can help you craft your wishlist and figure out what to ask your planner for!
Before I let you go and figure out what you want to do next, I wanted to share an important note about Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Not all Disney planners are trained by Walt Disney World and can provide the same level of service. To find the right Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, make sure that somewhere on their website, you see the official Authorized Disney Vacation Planner logo (it says "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner" and has a Mickey hat on it) and you see their EAR-Marked status (diamond, platinum, gold, silver, or bronze).
I hope that this was helpful, Quana. Don't forget "you've got a friend in me" here at planDisney, and I hope I get to see you real soon!
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.