Hey there, Arlene!
Thanks for coming to see us at planDisney! How exciting for you that you're planning your vacation to Walt Disney World Resort! We planDisney Panelists take great joy in sharing our own personal vacation experiences as a way to help you plan your own magic.
I'm happy to say that there's no need to wait for mail. All the information you need to imagine and plan your magical stay is available online. This is both good and important because it helps you get the most up-to-date info as you put together your plans. There's so much to see, do, and enjoy in a stay at Walt Disney World Resort. The things you'll want -- and need -- to know about Resort hotels, theme parks, tickets, attractions and experiences, vacation packages, and dining options are frequently updated, and you'll want the latest information available.
Let me start by suggesting the
Special Offers, Deals & Discounts info because it will highlight Resort hotel and ticket packages that might spark some ideas and work well for your travel plans.
I think one really great source for info on Resort hotels and theme park tickets is the
"Book your Walt Disney World Vacation today" tool to help you customize your own vacation package. If you ever need help as you're putting together a vacation package, you can always get help from The Walt Disney Travel Company by calling (407) 939-5277. The vacation package planning tool will step you through selecting a Resort hotel that's just right for you vacationing style, and then step you through adding on your
theme park admission tickets.
Speaking of theme parks, did you know that you can view, download, and even print your own theme park guide maps? These are the guide maps that can help you plan how to play your days away in the theme parks. Here's where you can find them:
Magic Kingdom Guide Map,
EPCOT Guide Map,
Disney's Hollywood Studios Guide Map, and
Disney's Animal Kingdom Guide Map.
I also encourage you to check out the
Know Before You Go video and information, especially so you're familiar with the
Theme Park Reservation Availability calendar and the
Disney Park Pass system. In addition to your theme park admission ticket, you'll want to have a Disney Park Pass reservation to visit a theme park. The Theme Park Reservation Availability calendar is where you go to see which theme parks have reservations available for the day you'd like to visit, and the Disney Park Pass system is where you go to make your theme park reservations.
Arlene, I hope this info is helpful as you start planning your magical stay at Walt Disney World Resort!
Jerry