Welcome to planDisney, Rebecca!
I am so happy to hear you are planning to visit Walt Disney World Resort for the first time next year! One of the exciting offers available (if you are staying at a Disney Resort Hotel) is admission to one of the Disney Water Parks on your check-in day! Be sure to have your pool bag ready to go, the Water Parks (and all resort pools) are temperature-controlled, so you can enjoy all the fun under the sun even in wintertime!
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will also be happening, enjoy the magic of art through food, music, dance (and, of course, art!) during your visit. Enjoy live music with various Broadway performers during the Disney on BROADWAY concerts, which will occur nightly, too! For guaranteed seating, consider reserving a
dining package, which opens up for booking on December 18th!
Now, let's talk about shipping your souvenirs back home. There is a
Guest Shipping Station at Disney Springs, which is the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at Walt Disney World. Pricing for shipping will vary based on where it's going and how big the box will be. You can also pack an empty suitcase (which I have done in the past) to bring your souvenirs home. Disney Springs is home to some of my favorite souvenir stores, including World of Disney, Disney's Days of Christmas, and Bowes Signature Candles. Make it an afternoon affair by making a dining reservation at one of the many delicious restaurants on-site (including
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin') to round out your day.
Rebecca, I hope all of this information was helpful! Thank you again for stopping by, and reach out again if you need additional pixie dust to plan your visit!
Magic Awaits!
Frances