Hi there Nicole, and welcome to planDisney! It's great to see a fellow Marylander here.
Your very FIRST Walt Disney World vacation? How exciting! Late April is a fantastic time to visit. While Elsa is still making things a touch frosty back home, the weather in Florida is Olaf-approved.
My family and I have stayed at the
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel several times. As teachers, my husband and I love to take advantage of special rates sometimes available to educators, and you can't beat the picturesque location on Crescent Lake, just steps away from
EPCOT and
Disney's Hollywood Studios.
If you're looking for the best price for theme park admission, I recommend starting with the
special offers page on the Walt Disney World website to see if there is a vacation package that works for your family.
Vacation packages bundle your hotel and theme park tickets, and the best part is, you only need to start with a small deposit. You can pay the rest of your balance in as many increments as you like, so long as it's paid in full a month before your check-in date. The Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel might not be included in all
special offers you see here, so you could also try calling the resort directly to inquire about package deals or ticket offers.
If anyone in your party is an active or retired member of the
United States Military, they can purchase promotional theme park tickets. Check
this page for details and eligibility requirements. Additionally, some workplaces offer discounts on travel and entertainment through third-party companies like Tickets At Work. AAA also sells Walt Disney World tickets at a slight discount. No matter how you come by tickets,
be sure to link them to your
My Disney Experience account and
make theme park reservations upon completing the purchase.
I hope this is helpful, Nicole. Planning your first Walt Disney World adventure can be overwhelming, but we're here to help guide you every step of the way. Don't hesitate to reach out again as more questions arise. You've got a friend in me!
Betsy