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Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
Disney does not send out planning DVDs any longer, but what they do offer is a wide array of online tools to help with the planning process. Clearly planDisney is my favorite!
I know, however, that having park maps, or promotional videos (like those fun DVDs), can help. So, let's take a look at how you can get much of that online now.
For a real starting point, visit the
Vacation Planning page. It captures the core planning topics that most of us find challenging. Also, as you plan out your trip, make sure you have your
My Disney Experience account set up, so you can put all your plans in one organized location. The great benefit here is that when you are finally in the parks, you have all that information at your fingertips on your smartphone on the
My Disney Experience App!
Next, if you are like me and you want to have paper maps to plan out your days, you can still get them, simply by printing them out from the website. While the interactive resort map on the website is fantastic for getting a feel for where everything can be found across all of Walt Disney World, I prefer something printed in hand. You can find printable versions of the actual in-park maps for the
Magic Kingdom Park,
EPCOT,
Disney's Hollywood Studios, and
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park by clicking on the guide map link at the bottom of the respective web pages for each park. Printable maps are also available for
Disney Springs, and the two water parks,
Disney's Blizzard Beach and
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon.
BONUS TIPIf you don't know which resort hotel to pick, start looking at the
Plan Disney Pocket Guides to the resorts. The overviews can help you narrow your search down with information on transportation options, dining, and resort amenities.
Write me back if you have any follow-up questions.
Have a Magical Vacation!Doug