Mom and daughter on Expedition Everest; Animal Kingdom
  • On Nov 14, 2011
    Kate from MA Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Do you need to purchase a vacation package to purchase trip insurance or can you purchase it if you are just booking the hotel through Disney World?

    Hi there, Kate!

    The Walt Disney Travel Company does offer an insurance package, which must be added on before your party embarks on vacation. There is both a Land option and a Land and Air option, implying that you can take out a policy on just the accommodation portion of your trip. 

    Coverage is effective once a deposit has been applied and ends on the earlier of:
    • the scheduled trip completion date
    • the actual trip completion date
    • the insured's arrival at the return destination on a round trip
    • cancellation of the trip covered by the policy
    • up to 180 consecutive days

    Guests are covered from the time they leave their house to begin their vacation, to the moment they return to their house at the conclusion of their vacation.

    Insurance must always be purchased by all adults age 18 and over in the room. When insurance for the adults is added, children (aged 17 and under) are automatically covered at no additional charge.

    Even if the Guest has insurance, WDTC will still impose and collect change and cancellation penalties. The Guest must file a claim with the insurance company to reimburse the penalties.

    Judgment on whether the cancellation or change reason is valid for reimbursement lies with the insurance company. WDTC cannot guarantee that any penalties or losses will be reimbursed.

    If the reservation dates are modified, the insurance must be repurchased or the new travel dates will not be covered.

    More information is available through the official Disney Web site or by calling (407) 828-8101.

    Have a wonderful time!

    See you later, celebrator!
    -Deborah B.
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Meet the Panelist: Deborah, Florida

As a Florida native, my life has always included Walt Disney World. Now I share that magic with my husband and my sons, ages seven and eight. In between trips to the World, I teach for the Department of English at the University of South Florida. Learn More About Deborah

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