Hi Barb!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
While my 4,000 miles travel distance pales into comparison with your 10,000+ miles, I can empathise that you wish to make the most out of your visit. Depending on how many days you will be spending at Walt Disney World, you might consider purchasing a
Disney Platinum Pass. These annual passes offer a preferable value over buying daily tickets on the gates of each park, and you will receive other benefits too, such as Disney PhotoPass Downloads and discounts on select dining and merchandise. Please note that these benefits are subject to change.
Explore all the ticket options here. Another great value is to purchase a Disney Dining Plan - these will offer you flexibility and convenience, allowing you dine all around Walt Disney World. For example, the Disney Dining Plan will provide, per Guest, per night of stay, one Table-Service Meal, one Quick-Service Meal, two Snacks and a Refillable Resort Mug, which can be refilled at any Disney Resort hotel.
Full details of each dining plan can be found here. Dining reservations for Table-Service Meals can be made up to 180 days in advance, both online or by using the
My Disney Experience mobile app. My best advice for making the most of your long-distance trip is to take time to relax - enjoy the Resort hotel pool, or spend some time at Disney Springs, shopping and dining.
Please come back and visit us if you have any further questions. We will be happy to help you plan your magical vacation to Walt Disney World.
~ Sue