Hello, Grace! Welcome to planDisney. Going to
Walt Disney World Resort with a large group is absolutely magical! Planning with so many people, however, takes some work. Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! It's off to an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner we go!
I'm like you: I could do all the planning. I really enjoy planning. But even when it is just my family, I work with a travel agent. Authorized Disney Vacation Planners make executing my ideas easier. They know the questions to ask. They can coordinate the flights and connect the hotel rooms (if you want them to). They stay on top of any
special offers or discounts and apply them to your resort reservations if one is available. They can also keep all the reservations charged to the correct credit cards and link all the resort confirmation numbers and theme park tickets to everyone's
My Disney Experience account. They help with the work that goes into turning your dreams into plans.
You can find travel agents online. I would highly recommend searching for an
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Travel agents who meet the criteria for this level of certification have tons of Disney knowledge and experience planning Disney destination vacations for Guests. If you use an online search, you may find a long list. One tip: when you visit an agent's website, look for the Authorized Disney Vacation Planner logo with Mickey Ears, Pixie Dust and the Disney copyright notation.
It would help if you also asked them what services they provide. Most handle airline flights, resort reservations, theme park tickets and the Disney Dining Plan (if desired) at no cost to you. Some travel agents offer additional services for a fee to support you, like booking your
advance dining reservations and
Enchanting Extras. You may find this assistance is worth it to you, or you may decide these are the fun parts of planning you want to do. If you are considering this kind of support, I would ask them how these are handled. Reservations open at 6:00 am Eastern. If there is a popular reservation you want, you will want to know if they are online at 6:00 am or if there are some you decide to handle.
I hope you find an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner who partners with you to dig dig dig dig dig dig dig where a million diamonds shine!
Please come back to
planDisney with any other questions! We are here for you, too.
With a smile and song,
Jana