Welcome to planDisney, Karen! It sounds like you're going to be making some magical holiday memories with your grandchildren at the Walt Disney World Resort - what a special time of year to visit!
Karen, as a Florida resident, you are eligible for some
exclusive savings and offers, and I'm happy to confirm that you are eligible to pass those savings on by purchasing theme park tickets for your grandchildren who are under the age of 18 if you will be traveling with them! Any Guest over the age of 18 will need to
verify his or her Florida residency either online at the time of purchase or in person upon arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort. Grandparents purchasing tickets on behalf of their grandchildren will also need to follow the same steps for residency verification to activate those tickets.
Now that we've got the tickets settled, let's talk about all the fun you are going to have! My girls have made some special memories traveling to the Most Magical Place on Earth with their grandparents over the years; we always try to schedule a family dinner at one of the character dining experiences or dinner shows that we can enjoy together. Some of our favorites are brunch at
Topolino's Terrace or dinner at
Garden Grill. We also never pass up a chance to visit the
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue - my girls still talk about how their papa became the apple of one of the singer's eyes on a previous visit and she lovingly rubbed his bald head and called out for him throughout the entire show! It's a memory we all laugh about over and over again!
You're also visiting during the most wonderful time of year, and I highly recommend taking time to enjoy
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party if you have the chance! This special event takes place on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park and features holiday entertainment, character sightings, and special seasonal treats! Even the attractions get into the holiday spirit with fun overlays like the Jingle Cruise! There aren't many things more magical than sipping hot cocoa as snow falls around you on Main Street, U.S.A.
Karen, I hope this is helpful and I'm wishing you so many magical memories visiting the parks with your grandchildren! Be sure to also take advantage of
PhotoPass photographers throughout the parks who will be happy to capture the magic with photos you will cherish for years to come! All your PhotoPass downloads are included in the price of
Memory Maker, even your attraction photos and videos! If you have any other planning questions, feel free to come on back to
planDisney and let us know!
Magic and Memories,
Alison