Hi There! Welcome to planDisney, Brian! We are so happy to have you here.
You must be so excited to kick off the planning process for your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation! Your magical adventure starts now, and I'm just so pumped for you! Adult-only visits to Walt Disney World are my specialty, so I would love to help point you in the right direction as you get to planning!
You'll want to start by checking out the fabulous
Disney Resorts Collection hotels available during your preferred dates. I took a look at your planned arrival date, and it looks as though there are some great resorts still available that week! While you really can't go wrong with any Disney Resort hotels, I highly recommend staying at one of the EPCOT area hotels for an adults-only vacation, like Disney's Beach Club Resort, and Disney's Boardwalk Inn. Their proximity to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios just can't be beaten! After a day of fun in the parks, you can take a quick stroll over to
Jellyrolls at Disney's Boardwalk to enjoy a drink and sing along with your fellow Guests to the amazingly talented dueling piano players. It's such a fun and convenient way to end your night!
Once you've selected your hotel, you'll be taken to the
theme park ticket page. From there, you will choose the number of days you plan to visit the parks and then select any add-on options. I always recommend adding the Park Hopper Option to your tickets, as it gives you the freedom to enjoy as many parks as you would like, all in one day! You never know what you might want to go back to do again, so it's nice to have the freedom to jump around as you please. On my most recent visit, we started our day at Magic Kingdom Park but were craving the delicious Orange Slush from Les Vins des Chefs de France in EPCOT. So, after our dinner, we hopped on over to EPCOT to end our night with a drink as we watched the fabulous nighttime spectacular Harmonious. The Park Hopper Option allowed us to pack in more fun, food, and even a few extra drinks!
You'll also be able to add
Disney Genie+ service to your ticket from this page. Disney Genie+ is an awesome tool that will give you access to shorter lines on more than 40 attractions through the Lightening Lane entrance, among other super helpful features. Like the Park Hopper Option, Genie+ helps you make the most of your vacation by allowing you to enjoy more of the magic with less stress. While I definitely recommend adding it, you don't have to decide right away, as you can add Genie+ as you get closer to your visit.
Once you have made your ticket selections, click "Continue" to be taken to your shopping cart with your vacation summary. I'm all about weighing my options when planning a vacation, so I like to use the "Compare Vacation Offers" tool located next to the subtotal on your summary page. Here, you can create and compare pricing for up to three vacation packages to decide which plan is best for you and your budget! It's a really nifty feature that helps me find the best package for my family without breaking the bank!
Once you have created the best vacation package for you, you can click on "Check Out" to finalize your booking, and you are on your way to the adventure of a lifetime!
Brian, I know there is a lot to think about when planning a Walt Disney World vacation, so I hope this answer helped you to get started! Please feel free to visit us again with any other questions you may have!
Happy planning!
Diana