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Planning a Walt Disney World family vacation can certainly be confusing, whether it’s your first Disney vacation or your 10th. With four theme parks, two water parks, dozens of lodging options, and so much more, it’s hard to learn everything that you need to know about planning a Walt Disney World vacation.
Although there are numerous online places to learn more about Walt Disney World, there are also so many different acronyms to learn. Here are Family Travel Magazine, we’ve put together dozens of articles with key information about Walt Disney World. If you are looking for Walt Disney World planning tips, this is definitely the place to start.
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Before you plan your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll need to do a few things – like review your budget, and decide when to go. You’ll also want to figure out the best time to travel to Walt Disney World, as well as the best age for a first Walt Disney World trip.
You may also wonder – Should You Stay On Property at Walt Disney World? There are lots of good reasons to stay on property, but some families prefer to stay off property. You’ll also want to review our list of The Best Hotels for a Disney World Vacation. There are definitely other great hotels that aren’t on the list, but these are the hotels we’ve experienced firsthand. I also have these tips for saving money on a Walt Disney World vacation.
You’ll also want to book Disney Dining in advance of your stay. The booking window opens 60 days in advance, and yes – restaurants do book up right at this window.
As it gets closer to your Walt Disney World family vacation, check out these Things to Do Before Your Disney Vacation. The parks, as well as the Disney resort hotels now all have WiFi, so you’ll be able to check the app on the go. Be sure to bring along extra power if you need it to power up your phone.
If the forecast shows rain, you may want to be prepared.
There’s plenty to do even if you don’t go to a theme park. Check out what to do outside the parks at Walt Disney World.
Remember to have fun, drink lots of water, relax, spend time at your resort, and get plenty of sleep. Have a great vacation!
If you are looking for a hotel for your Walt Disney World vacation, I recommend the following hotels. Note that I have stayed in some of these resorts as part of press trips, but all opinions are my own.