OUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR DISNEY HOLIDAY

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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR DISNEY HOLIDAY

Whether you’re about to embark on your first Disney adventure or you’ve been more times than you can count, there’s always something new to do at the Walt Disney World Resort! Let us help you to make the most of your time with Mickey with our Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Disney Holiday. I’m a Disney Bride with 34 years of Disney experience under my belt – everything in this guide has been experienced by our family.

LOGISTICS

We’re talking about when to go, where to stay, how to get there and how long to holiday!

• When To Go
• Who to go with
• Where to stay
• How long to stay there
• How to get there
• Disney’s Magical Express at Orlando International Airport

PREPARING FOR TAKE OFF

Things to do and make before you get on the plane – and some things you can do to keep everyone entertained on the long haul over to the USA!

• Passports
• ESTAS
• Preparing to go – getting Disney Fit
• Packing – what and how [bags, cubes, so on]
• Flying with Children
• Getting to the airport – what used to be Disney’s Magical Express

TICKETS PLEASE

There are a few different tickets for Walt Disney World and the parks – hopefully this will make things clearer!

• Magic Bands
• Ticket types
• Special Ticketed Events
• Where to Buy

GUIDE TO THE RESORTS

Staying onsite in Disney is the easiest way to holiday there – but it can be tricky to decide which resort is for you! We’ve stayed in nearly every one – here’s what we found.

• Value Resorts
• Moderate Resorts
• Deluxe Resorts
• Disney Resort Concierge Lounges
• Deluxe Disney Villas
• Disney Springs Area Resorts

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Sometimes you need a little extra help to access the magic of Disney – and they’re there to help!

• Additional Needs for Party Members
• Disney with Babies – strollers, baby centres
• Feeling Poorly At Disney World
• Sending things on ahead

GETTING AROUND

Park to park, resort to resort, resort to park, park to resort – and everywhere else you want to be.

• Disney Transport
• Other Options

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

There are ways to make everything easier – be prepared before you go.

• My Disney Experience
• Advance Dining Reservations
• Fast Pass+
• Memory Maker
• Extra Magic Hours
• After Hours Events
• Genie+

GUIDE TO THE PARKS

It’s not all about the Magic Kingdom – spend your time wisely across everything Disney has to offer.

• Magic Kingdom
• Animal Kingdom
• Hollywood Studios
• EPCOT
• Disney Springs
• Typhoon Lagoon
• Blizzard Beach

PREPARING FOR THE PARKS

A few more things to think about whilst you’re planning.

• Capturing Memories
• Mousekeeping and Tipping, Pixie Dust and Saying Thank You
• Special Occasions and Celebrations
• Packing for the Park – Bare Necessities Packs
• Foot Care
• Park Planning – Ride Restrictions

DISNEY FIREWORKS

Once you’ve experienced Disney Fireworks, you’ll never want any other. Here are all the different shows you can see, and the best places to see them from.

• EPCOT
• Magic Kingdom
• Other Places to see the Fireworks
• Firework Parties
• After Hours Resorts

TRYING THE GREY STUFF

Disney Dining is an adventure by itself – and there’s so much to try! Have you made your ADRs yet? Have you got plans? Completely confused? Let us help you!

• Disney World Restaurants
• The Disney Dining Plan [currently not being offered]
• Discount Cars
• Free Disney Dining Offers

MORE TO DO THAN CAN EVER BE DONE

So you think you’ve “done” Disney? There’s more than you could ever dream of going on to help create even more memories for you and your loved ones – you just have to ask.

• Firework Parties
• Pirates and Pals Firework Voyage
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• Private Firework Cruises
• Family Magic Tour
• Disney Bounding
• Pin Trading
• Shopping
• Hidden Mickeys
• Sorcerers of the MK
• After Hours Events
• Wilderness Explorers Club
• Build a Droid
• Build a Lightsaber
• Hide and squeak with Remy
• Finding Nemo the Musical
• Free Things

FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS

Seasonal happenings and celebrations – there’s always something to be happy about and some magic up the sorcerer’s sleeve!

• EPCOT Food and Wine
• Festival of the Arts
• Easter at Disney World
• Christmas at Disney World
• Halloween at Disney World

CHARACTER MEETS

Character meets bring the magic right to you with a big hug – here are our favourites!

Meet Russell and Dug at the Wilderness Explorers Club House