Hey Brian, and welcome to planDisney!
You have asked a great question, and the fact that you and your family will share this magical experience with your friends and their family makes this an occasion to celebrate for sure! I see that your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation is approaching, so I know how important it is to ensure that everything is in place before you leave.
You will need to create your
Family & Friends List using your My Disney Experience account to link everyone. I find it easier to access everything via the
My Disney Experience app. Choose your profile, then your Family & Friends List, and “Add a Guest.” If someone in that party is already on the list, you can simply choose to share the list. If someone is not on the list, you can choose to “Add A Guest” and proceed through the process (manually or scan their linking code). Be sure to include everyone, including any children. It is a good idea for both families to complete the process so that everyone is on the same page.
Please let us know if you have additional questions; we are here to help.
Have a magical gathering!
Raquel