Hi Keren! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy! A summer getaway to the
Most Magical Place on Earth! I can't think of a better way to spend the Fourth of July than watching the fireworks from either the Magic Kingdom Park or EPCOT! I'm eagerly awaiting any news or announcements regarding if the holiday firework shows return to the parks this year. I would suggest following the
Disney Parks Blog for any information.
As a former New Yorker now living in the South, I have made the long drive back home from time to time. Needless to say, flying is definitely the way to go! Currently, you are not able to book flights through the Walt Disney World website. Your best option will be to perform a search for flights and book separately with the airline of your choosing. You'll also want to consider transportation to and from the airport. Mears Connect is a bus service that will take you to and from your Disney Resort upon arrival and departure. You can book this travel directly through their website.
The rest of your stay, including resort accommodations and park tickets, can be booked directly through the Walt Disney World website in the form of a vacation package. Head over to the website and enter your travel information, including the number of Guests and travel dates. A list of
Disney Resort Hotels will appear showing current availability and the type of rooms to choose from. Once you decide on your hotel choice, your next step is to decide
how many days you wish to visit the parks. Next, the website will prompt you to purchase any add-ons, such as Disney Genie+ and Memory Maker. Keep in mind that you will be required to make
park reservations for the specific theme park you wish to visit on select dates. You can check the
availability calendar before you purchase your tickets.
Keren, I would highly suggest reaching out to an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. These individuals can book your entire stay, including airfare, airport transportation, resort reservations, and ticket packages. I would perform a Google search and several planners should pop up. Check to see which one will work best for you and contact them for help. The best part about using a Vacation Planner is there is no extra cost to you. You will pay the same amount for your vacation as if you booked it yourself!
I hope you have a blast planning your vacation! Have an amazing time visiting the Walt Disney World Resort!
See ya real soon!
Greg