Hey there, Joni, and welcome to planDisney!
As my pal Mickey Mouse says, “Oh, boy!” You are in for a thrilling adventure. From the planning process to stepping into the magic for your vacation, every step will be worth your while. I am happy to show you what options you have to get this party started.
First things first, if you only want theme park tickets, you’ll have to pay for them outright. While there isn’t a payment plan for a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, you can still make self payments towards your trip. This is when you book a
vacation package with Disney (theme park tickets paired with a Disney Resorts Collection hotel). Instead of an automatic payment plan, you would reserve the vacation package with a deposit, and then log in to your MyDisney account and make payments as you go. The total is due 30 days before you check in.
When you book a vacation package, you can also add a
dining plan option. With a prepaid dining plan, you’ll be free to redeem snacks and meals as you enjoy your vacation without paying as you go. Depending on how you vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth, this could be an incredible value.
Joni, I hope that you have the most amazing vacation. Please give us a holler here at planDisney if you have any other Disney vacation planning questions.
I’m all ears! Magic always,
LeAndra