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    John from Lincolnshire Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Looking to plan a family florida/disney visit in 2026. Is anybody able to help me start the planning?

    Hi there John, welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with your question, I'm thrilled to help! I am so excited to hear you’re gearing up for a trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth

    While a trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth is exciting, I understand that the visit can be a little overwhelming. Luckily, there are many resources available to you to with the planning process. 

    When I start planning our trip, my first step is to jump on the Walt Disney World website and use the Build Your Vacation tool at the top of the Walt Disney World Resort homepage. There you are able to enter your vacation dates, total number of adults and children in your party and you can search all resorts or just one if you have a favorite. You are then able to see the cost per night and can select the package option if you'd like. The page will then populate the total cost of resort and tickets. Before checking out, you'll be able to select a base ticket or the Park Hopper Option!

    Once you've secured your resort hotel and tickets, next everyone will need to consider their entry method. MagicBands are my favorite choice! Worn on the wrist, these bands serve as your all access pass to the wonders of Walt Disney World. They're available for purchase at most retail locations within the theme parks, at the Disney Resort hotels, and at Disney Springs!  When linked with the My Disney Experience App, your MagicBand functions as your theme park ticket. Park entrances are equipped with readers to tap with your MagicBand for entrance. If you opt for a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package, your MagicBand doubles as your room key!

    Though we are unable to put you in touch with one directly, booking with a travel agent is another  great way to maximize your visit to Walt Disney World Resort and they are pretty easy to find! Simply type "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner" into the search engine of your choice. Using the term "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner" helps ensure that you find a travel agent approved by The Walt Disney Company and knows the ins and outs of planning your magical vacation. These travel agents are well-versed in all things Disney and can help you book park tickets and map out your theme park reservations, book advance dining reservations and suggest activities for your family during your stay.

    John, I hope you find this information helpful as you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any specific questions you may have. I would be more than happy to help! Thank you again for visiting planDisney. Have a magical day!

    Kay
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Meet the Panelist: Kay, New York

Hiya Pals! I’m Kay from beautiful Upstate New York. I’m a wife and mom to three beautiful musketeers. We are avid Disney fans and consider Walt Disney World our second home. We got married at Disney and have celebrated many milestones there and I cannot wait to help you plan your magical vacation! Learn More About Kay

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