Hi there, Denise! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney!
It sounds like you're just getting started with planning a magical vacation to
Walt Disney World Resort. I'm happy to answer your question so that you can get ready to experience
all the Disney thrills!
Although Walt Disney World Resort no longer distributes vacation planning DVDs, you can find lots of informative resources on our planDisney website under
"Panel Extras." Be sure to check out our
planDisney Video Library as well. In addition to other vacation planning videos, there you will find the video versions of our
planDisney Podcast episodes. The planDisney Podcast is also available to listen to on all of your favorite podcast platforms.
When it comes to planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, I usually start by deciding which
Disney Resorts Collection Hotel I'd like to call my home away from home. Our
planDisney Resort Hotels Pocket Guides are great resources to help you decide which resort hotel is right for you. Once you've chosen where to stay, you'll want to decide how many days you'd like to spend visiting the theme parks. You can purchase your
theme park tickets separately or bundle them together in a
vacation package with your resort hotel reservation. If you'll be visiting the Walt Disney World theme parks before January 9, 2024, please note that
theme park reservations are also required along with your valid park admission.
As you plan for your trip, I recommend doing some research on the
attractions and entertainment offerings at Walt Disney World Resort. This will help you create a list of your must-do experiences. You might also want to look over all of the Walt Disney World Resort
restaurants to decide where you'd like to dine during your visit. If you're planning any table service meals, dining reservations can be made 60 days in advance. It is also worth mentioning that Guests booking vacation packages with arrival dates beginning on January 9, 2024 and later will have the option to add a
Disney dining plan to their package.
Denise, I hope that you find this information helpful as you start to plan your visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. If you have any additional questions as you plan for your trip, be sure to
visit us at planDisney again any time. My fellow panelists and I are all ears!
See ya real soon!
Samantha