Hey there, Carrie, and welcome to planDisney!
You’ve come to the right place to get your Disney vacation planning party started. The panelists here at planDisney are everyday Guests just like you, but we’re here to point you in the right direction—and give you all-things-Disney tips and tricks. Let’s not waste any time!
Disney World may be the home of “it’s a small world,” but Disney itself isn’t so small. There are four theme parks,
Disney Springs (a shopping district), two
water parks, Resort hotels, golf courses, and so much more. Keep in mind that there is no way to do it all in two days. I live super close to the Disney Parks and I haven’t even done it all. That’s the beauty of Disney World. You can create your own unique adventure every time that you visit. I recommend that you do two parks each day (with a ticket with a
Park Hopper option) to see all four of the iconic destinations. However, if you’d like to take it slow, narrow it down to your favorite theme park (
Magic Kingdom is the home of Cinderella Castle) and use the second day as a “rest day” that includes a water park or pool visit and Disney Springs for shopping and dining.
When it comes to booking your adventure, you’ll want an official Disney World vacation package. This will include the theme park tickets that you need and your Disney Resort hotels accommodations. You can add a prepaid dining plan to your stay as well. You can
book a vacation package on the Disney World website or with a friendly Cast Member
on the phone. If you prefer to let someone else do most of the planning, you can reach out to a third-party vacation planner.
There isn’t a payment plan option when you book through Disney World; however, you can make payments toward your vacation package balance whenever you’d like in your My Disney Experience account. Just be sure to pay it off in full at least 30 days before your arrival.
Carrie, you’re in for a vacation full of magical memories. It’s truly my Happy Place, and I could see it being yours, too! If you have any other questions while planning,
reach out to us here at planDisney!
Magic always,
LeAndra