Hiya Sally!
Welcome to planDisney, the most magical place on the internet! There is a lot to consider when planning a Disney vacation, so it is completely natural to need some help. After all, that's what we're here for at planDisney! Thankfully, though, there are so many great tools you can use to get you set up for success!
First, I always recommend that Guests
create an account on My Disney Experience. This site lets you
link all your Disney reservations in one place, so you can have a complete view of your itinerary and see what remains to be booked. The desktop version even has a checklist, so you can see exactly what's left! Plus, you can
download the mobile app to easily access your itinerary, make last minutes changes to your plans, use
Disney Genie+, and so many other great tools! Second, the
Walt Disney World Resort website also has many tools and resources. Look through the different tabs to learn about the theme parks,
ticket options and
theme park reservations,
Disney Resort hotels and
dining options. The Help & Rules tab also includes a
Help Center,
Frequently Asked Questions and
Know-Before-You-Go information. The Help Center is also where you can contact a Cast Member via chat,
email or
phone if you need help with anything.
When planning your trip, you can also look through the questions already answered here on
planDisney and use the search bar to find specific answers. However, life gets awfully busy sometimes, so I love to listen to the planDisney podcast on my way to work or while on a walk! The planDisney podcast also has so many great tips from fellow Guests like you, so it is especially helpful when planning a trip. Lastly, you can always check if there are any Authorized Disney Vacation Planners in your area. These are especially great as they can directly help you make reservations and other bookings. To answer your question, however, I always think a good rule of thumb is to plan at least one day per theme park, though that is a bit of a tight squeeze! Indeed, with so many offerings available, it is, in my opinion, impossible to see everything in one day. In addition,
Park Hopper tickets are great for making last-minute adjustments to your itinerary so you can through your must-do list!
I hope this was helpful, Sally, and that you will have the most magical vacation on your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort! If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your trip or need suggestions for the holiday season, please don't hesitate to reach back out. As Minnie said, the best kind of magic is the one that happens when we're all together!
Have a magical day,
Ariane