Hi Cynthia, and welcome to planDisney!
We’re so glad you stopped by because planning a Disney visit is basically our love language here at planDisney! There’s something so exciting about that moment when the idea of a Disney vacation turns into actual plans on the calendar. And we’re here to help guide you through every step of the process. As Walt himself would say: “
If you can dream it, you can do it!” So, let’s go!
Cynthia, a great place to start is deciding where you’d like to stay. Choosing a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel keeps the magic going even after you leave the parks for the day. Each resort has its own personality and theming, whether you’re drawn to the laid-back island feel of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or the classic elegance of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Staying on property also comes with some pretty sweet benefits! Pixie-dusted perks like resort transportation, the
Disney Dining Plan as an option, and early theme park entry each day are a wonderful way to start your morning with a favorite attraction before the parks get busier.
The next step is
theme park tickets and how many park days your family might want. The Walt Disney World Resort is home to four incredible theme parks: Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Some families like to focus on one park per day, while others add the Park Hopper option so they can visit more than one park in a single day. All of this is customizable to your preferences and budget!
Once you’ve picked your resort and tickets, you can start layering in some of the really fun details like
dining reservations, enchanting extras, and mapping out your must-do attractions. Personally, one of my favorite moments at Walt Disney World is watching
Happily Ever After light up the sky over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. It’s pure Disney magic and such a special way to end a park day together. There’s really nothing like Disney fireworks!
If planning all the details sounds exciting to you, the Walt Disney World Resort website has fantastic tools that make the process very easy and fun to explore at your own pace. That being said, if you’d rather have someone help guide the process, you can also work with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner who can assist with booking and planning your trip. They can handle all these details for you and guide you through the entire process.
One last pro-tip to kick off your planning: Make sure you take a peek at the
Special Offers page on the Walt Disney World Resort website. Sometimes there are deals on Disney Resorts Collection hotel stays or vacation packages that can help you narrow down dates, choose a resort, or simply take advantage of some extra savings. I’m all about stretching out my Disney dollars to the max so I can
splurge on other special things during the visit!
I hope this info helps get you started with planning what will surely be an unforgettable visit to the most magical place on earth! And please be sure to pop back in for any more specific planning questions and tips. We’re always hEAR and happy to help!
See ya real soon,
Emille