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  • On Apr 13, 2025
    Stacey from NY Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have a reservation at a resort and want to start planning out our trip. What do I do next?

    Oh my goodness, Stacey! What a magical question. I am so happy to welcome you to planDisney. Let me channel my inner Mirabel Madrigal and help you open some magical doors to create an enchanted vacation!

    Having a Resort hotel booked is a fantastic first step. I'll include several helpful links in my answer to get you all the information you need so you can easily access everything. The Walt Disney World Resort website has an excellent page to help you get organized. There, you will find information on creating an account, downloading the My Disney Experience app, linking your theme park tickets, making dining reservations, learning about Memory Maker, and so much more.

    Once you have your My Disney Experience account set up, your My Disney Experience app downloaded, and your theme park tickets purchased, you can start planning which parks you want to visit. You might also want to consider whether to purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Passes and which restaurants you'd like to dine at. Don't forget to make those dining reservations 60 days in advance!

    I'm adding some super helpful links here, too. Since you are staying in a Disney Resort hotel, you will have access to complimentary Disney transportation options, and I want to make sure you have the link for helpful phone numbers to Cast Members who can assist you! I also want you to be familiar with Early Theme Park Entry and how to conveniently order food with mobile ordering. I also want to make sure you have the link for Special Offers, Deals & Discounts.
     
    I know planning a Disney vacation can, at first, feel like a lot, but all that planning makes for a magical experience. Plus, planning, dreaming, and counting down to that vacation is half the fun! The fabulous Cast Members at Walt Disney World and your new friends at planDisney are here to help you every step of the way! We may not talk about Bruno over here, but we LOVE discussing Disney vacations, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need a little pixie-dusted help! I hope these links open the doors you need. 

    Happy planning! 
    Shonette
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Meet the Panelist: Shonette, Ohio

Hi! I'm Shonette from Ohio, and I wear the ears of wife, mom, and proud Gigi to two preschool granddaughters. I love making magical memories with my family while snacking on a DOLE Whip or watching Tinker Bell fly during Happily Ever After. I'm more excited than Ariel, with a treasure chest of thingamabobs, to be a planDisney panelist. I can't wait to help you and your family discover your unique, magical moments!  Learn More About Shonette

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