Hi there, Cara, and welcome to planDisney!
Thanks for stopping by to ask me your question about how to get started on your Disney World vacation planning journey. I do love a good freebie for my family's vacays. I am more than happy to share how you can get a taste of the magic before you arrive to The Most Magical Place on Earth.
For a while now, Disney World no longer uses DVDs as a way to show off all of the amazing places to see and things to do. I loved receiving the free VHSs and DVDs in the mail when I was a kid, but now I can get the same (informational) fun in different ways. And these ways are a lot more detailed and interactive than they were before.
Here are some of my go-tos for seeing what magic is in store for you and your crew:
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My Disney Experience app: With this free, digital option, you literally have Disney World at your fingertips. It has everything you need to know about the Resort hotels, theme parks, Lightning Lanes, dining menus--and even how to get from Point A to Point B. This is also where you can see your individual plans once you've gotten the planning ball rolling.
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Disney Vacation Planning webpage: When you're ready to dive into booking your trip, this is where that adventure begins. It will show Special Offers, what's new at the parks, and overall planning tips.
-planDisney's website and
Video Library: planDisney is, after all, a place where you can get one-to-one information and suggestions from real theme parks. We're Disney Adults who are obsessed with all-things-Disney and among all of us, at least one person can provide an answer to your questions. Check out the Video Library, which highlights so many different topics that will get your planning gears turning.
AN EXTRA GEM: If your vacation is around your posted arrival date, you are already in your 60-day window for reserving advance dining reservations and
Enchanted Extras bookings. Some of my favorite pixie-dusted activities are
Capture Your Moment,
Sangria University, and
dessert parties.
Cara, I hope that you find the practically perfect resource to help you get an official Disney vacation countdown started. I'd love to help you with even more specific questions as you go further into the planning process. So, if you need any tips and tricks,
give us a holler here at planDisney.
Magic always,
LeAndra