Planning A Disney Vacation

There are lots of things to consider when planning a Disney vacation. From selecting and booking a resort to making park and dining reservations, the many steps involved can make setting up a Disney vacation overwhelming and stressful. To help alleviate this potential headache and save a lot of time, travel agents, like Casey Davis at Park & Palm Travel, can help with all the planning.

To better understand how to organize a Disney vacation, this guide will discuss the things that need to be remembered and done, along with ways to make this process smooth and stress-free.

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Decide What Type of Vacation You Want

Before you can go on vacation, a lot of planning, preparation, and research is involved. This includes picking a place to visit.

Some of the Disney Resorts and vacation destinations include:

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Disneyland Resort in California
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i
Disney Cruise Line
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When considering where to vacation, it is important to know what each magical destination has to offer. Some aspects to consider when determining where to vacation include:

Your vision for your next adventure – What is it you’re dreaming of? Are you wanting a small park you can experience in a couple days or a world of magic where you can spend a week. Are you wanting customized unique experiences in Africa or are you envisioning splitting your time between a pool at sea and land excursions in the Bahamas? There are so many options!

Accommodation amenities – What would be nice to have on-site? Are you in need of a spa day, on-site dining, convenient transportation, or maybe a pool?

Dining and shopping options – Maybe you’re a foodie and you want to go somewhere you’ll experience new cuisine or possibly somewhere you don’t have to pay additional money for dining, because it’s already included.

Get the Reservation Nailed Down

After choosing what type of vacation you’re taking, the next step would be to research and decide where you’re staying. With all Disney vacation types, there are considerable accommodation options available to you. Whether you’re on a ship at sea or at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, there are a ton of options to consider. Which ship and stateroom is best for my group? Which resort and room type meets my family’s needs? When considering all these options, be sure to know your budget and check availability!

This is where a travel agent becomes most useful. Navigating these options can be overwhelming sometimes and it’s nice to have someone there to give you the facts!

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Handle the Logistics

Okay! You know what your vacation looks like, you’ve nailed down the reservation, now handle the logistics! Here are a few things to check off your list as you’re planning your vacation:

Dining reservations – To have the full Disney experience while on vacation, you must visit some of the amazing restaurants you’ll find in the parks and on the ships. Reservations are highly recommended at specialty dining restaurants. Be sure to know when you can start making your reservations and get it done immediately.

Theme Park Reservations (if applicable) – If you’re visiting a Disney Theme Park, you will need to secure reservations for each day you plan on visiting a park.

Transportation – Decide what transportation you need to get from here to there and get it booked. Also, research Disney provided transportation for even more convenience.

Package options – If food and drink packages are available, you’ll want to know what they are and if they would enhance your vacation. Maybe you need the internet or you’re hoping to go on some excursions. Whatever it is, book it in advance.

Get Organized

A Disney vacation is MAGICAL, but there also can be a lot of pieces to that magic.

Having an itinerary in place to keep you organized, will keep you on track to have the Disney vacation you are dreaming of. You know what you’re doing and when you’re doing it – so put it on paper and take it with you!
Be sure to have all your reservation information readily available so that if you need it, you’re not wasting time digging through emails.
Get the apps – One way that planning a Disney vacation has been made simpler is with the My Disney Experience app. With this app, vacationers can keep track of all the details regarding their stay in one convenient location.

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Use a Travel Agent

With so much to keep track of and navigate, opting to use a travel agent like Casey Davis at Park & Palm Travel, will help make this process smoother and more enjoyable. Utilizing a great travel agent will save you time and keep you organized. It’s also absolutely no cost to you! Yes, I said it. It’s a complimentary service.

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With a little guidance on preferences, travel agents can:

Save you time by providing you with the information you would typically need to research
Save you money by looking for promotion releases
Book your accommodation reservation
Make your payments
Secure your dining reservations
Lock-in your park reservations
Arrange transportation
Add your additions like spa treatments or excursions
and more

By using a travel agent, the time-consuming research and juggling act of vacation planning can be passed on to people with the right experience and insider connections. If you were to use a travel agent, like Casey at Park & Palm Travel, she would be in charge of every step of the process from start to finish.

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Wrapping it Up

When it comes to planning and booking a Disney vacation, there are a lot of different pieces of the puzzle. From researching resorts, making numerous reservations, paying for tickets and passes, arranging accommodations, and securing transportation, the process can be long and time-consuming. With the help of a travel agent, this process can be made much smoother and enjoyable. If you’re ready to start planning your next memorable Disney vacation, be sure to reach out to Casey Davis at Park & Palm Travel. Let’s create MAGIC!

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