Walt Disney World - Florida
Is this your first time to Disney World in a long time, or ever? Let’s dive into the important things before getting started!
Whether you travel to Disney World every month, every year, or once every 10 years, every vacation to Walt Disney World should be nothing but magical. Planning a trip to the most magical place in the world can seem overwhelming at first, but that is what Disney Vacation Planners such as myself are here for! Allow me to provide some basics for where to start!
How far in advance should you start planning a trip to Disney World?
It is never TOO soon to start planning!
Everyone is a little bit different in their needs and expectations. For a family vacation, and one that you do not intend to take often, I say at least 9-12 months in advance is perfect.
If you are looking for an easy, short trip to Disney World for just a couple or a small family, approximately 6 months in advance is fair.
Keep in mind that Disney Resort hotels book up fast, so the sooner we can start planning, the more options you will have to choose from!
However, I have successfully planned a dream Disney Vacation for a client’s family of 5 in 60 days and a family of 6 in 30, so let us Disney Vacation planners work our magic and anything is possible!
Staying in the Magic
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Value Resort Hotels
Nostalgic Disney theming
Great Value
Quick Service Meal Options & Gift Shop
Multiple Pools and fun activities for families
Complimentary bus transportation to and from theme parks
Complimentary Skyliner transportation available at select value resorts
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Moderate Resort Hotels
Elegant Disney theming
Great value for a more deluxe experience and feel
Quieter resort options
Quick Service Meal options + Table service Meal options
Pools with waterslides and fun activities for families
Complimentary bus transportation to and from theme parks
Complimentary Skyliner transportation available at select moderate resorts
Complimentary water taxi transportation at select moderate resorts
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Deluxe Resort Hotels
Moderate Disney theming and extremely elegant touches
Park and firework views available at select resorts and rooms
Close proximity to theme parks
Quick Service Meal options, Table Service Meal options, Character dining options
Elegant and large pools and fun activities for families
Complimentary bus transportation available to and from theme parks
Monorail transportation available at select deluxe resorts
Ferry boat transportation available at select deluxe resorts
Skyliner transportation available at select deluxe resorts
Extra magic hours available for guests staying at deluxe resorts*
Disney World Theme Parks
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Magic Kingdom
Nostalgic Disney rides and atmosphere
Best park for families with small children
Character dining experiences with princesses
Cavalcades and parades with princesses, Mickey & Minnie, and other characters
Character Meet & Greets
Cinderella’s Castle
Disney Happily Ever After firework celebration prior to park close
The most enchanted Disney Park!
New Ride - Tron
New Ride- Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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Hollywood Studios
Great for families with small and teen children. Combination of rides for small children and thrill rides
Dedicated to the imagined worlds from film, television, music, and theatre, drawing inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Perfect for Star Wars loving families
Character dining experiences with Mickey, Minnie & Friends
Toy Story Land
The infamous Tower of Terror
Fantasmic - A MUST see show to end your evening in the park
Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway
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Animal Kingdom
Encounter the magic of nature with rare creatures, authentic adventures and world-class entertainment
Perfect for animal loving families
Safari ride that allows you into the homes of animals, have your camera ready!
Pay close attention to the water as characters are often floating by
One of the largest animal theme parks in the world
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Epcot
Explore exciting attractions, enchanting international pavilions
Great for all ages
Home of Spaceship Earth
Home of the World Showcase
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
New Attraction- Moana Journey of Water
Epcot’s Luminous show featuring water, projections and fireworks!
Seasonal special events
Disney World Water Parks
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Typhoon Lagoon
Discover the exhilarating waterslides, children’s play area, giant wave pool and more
Miss Adventure Falls - Gather your crew and climb aboard for a thrilling, whitewater voyage aboard a 4-person raft
Crush 'n' Gusher presented by Chiquita® - Shoot the chute on this gushing coaster-like raft ride—one of the park’s signature attractions!
Castaway Creek- Drift away on an inner tube as you float down this scenic lazy river that encircles the entire water park.
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Blizzard Beach
Delight in exciting waterslides, family-style raft rides and a one-acre wave pool!
Melt-Away Bay- Feel your cares melt away as you float on an inner tube or just splash around at this heated 1-acre wave pool
Tike's Peak- The junior set plays at this polar-themed wonderland with pint-sized waterslides and aquatic activities
Summit Plummet- Take it to the top for a near-vertical drop on the tallest, fastest freefall body slide around!
Park Ticket Options
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Base Ticket
A base ticket option allows you access to one park of your choice per day. Park pass reservations are required in addition to purchased park ticket for entry.
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Park Hopper
Allows access to multiple theme parks per day (Water Parks not included) Park pass reservations are required in addition to valid park ticket to enter first desired park of the day. As of January 9th, 2024 all day park hopping is back allowing you to hop back and forth between the four Disney theme parks throughout the day!
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Park Hopper Plus
Allows access to multiple theme parks per day including entry to water parks. Park pass reservations are required in addition to valid park ticket for first desired park of the day.
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Water Parks & Sports
Allows you to enjoy 1 theme park per day and enjoy a certain number of entries into the water parks.