Welcome to planDisney, Crystal! It sounds like you're starting to plan a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Well, you've come to the right place for assistance!
Disney is no longer sending out printed materials such as the vacation planning DVDs and park maps. However, you can find everything you need online, and I'll tell you how! A great place to begin your Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning is
disneyworld.com/tomorrow. On this page you can explore the theme parks, look through a
vacation planning guide, and discover current resort packages. While you're on disneyworld.com, be sure to also sign up to receive the latest Walt Disney World updates by email as new details are released.
Each park's guide map can be found on the theme park's homepage. For example, go to
Magic Kingdom Park's homepage and scroll down until you see a link for
Guest Services on the left. Next to this link you'll find a blue arrow and a
Magic Kingdom Guide Map link. Click that link and the current park map will open up! I've listed the links below to each of the guide maps. Please keep in mind these maps change throughout the year.
Magic Kingdom ParkEpcotDisney's Hollywood StudiosDisney's Animal KingdomAnother great resource for Disney planning is the
Disney Parks YouTube channel. There are dozens of playlists to browse through, including "Virtual Disney Rides" and "Walt Disney World - Resorts." planDisney also has a on planDisney.com. Be sure to take a look at the planning tips and must-dos from my fellow planDisney Panelists.
While you're on planDisney, be sure to check out our
Panel Extras page. The planDisney Panel helped put together helpful lists such as
Top Vacation Planning Tools and
Walt Disney World Greatest Hits and Classic Must-Trys. We've also shared recommendations on what to order at some of our favorite Disney dining spots. Check out
What Would I Order? if you need any help deciding where and what to eat.
Crystal, please let us know if we can help you with any other questions as you are planning your visit to Walt Disney World Resort.
Have a magical day!
Bob