Plan Your Next Vacation With Mickey and His Friends

When you arrive in Orlando (whether it be by airline, train or car) you are welcomed into a world of parks, water parks, resorts, studios and much more. There is something for you and your family to enjoy – including concessions for guests with disabilities.



Planning Your "Magic Your Way" Experience



When you start researching your trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, you have many things to think about. Walt Disney World is larger than the island of Manhattan in New York City with 4 theme parks (the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios), two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon), ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, golf courses, a campground, and the Downtown Disney entertainment venue with Cirque du Soleil, House of Blues, Disney Quest and more.



Planning is very important so that you can take advantage of everything that you love. Here are some key considerations:



When to go



Where to stay



How to get there



Admission tickets



Package deals



Extra Magic Hours



Extra Magic Hours are available to guests staying on Disney property. On property guests are given the privilege of visiting the theme parks and water parks up to an hour before and three hours after the general public is allowed inside. There will be certain attractions that are available during these times in each park. Because the EMH vary, check to see what will be open during the time you are on vacation. You can do that by calling 407-824-4321 or by verifying information at DisneyWorld.com prior to your visit. This is a special offer so make sure to take advantage of it while you are here.



Guest Services



Around each theme park and water park venue you will see signs that read "Guest Services". This is the place to stop at to set up dinner reservations at a specific property restaurant, get a daily schedule for in-park shows, cash a check, leave your packages to forward to your hotel, make an appointment for a golf tee time, arrange a spa appointment, and get answers from the knowledgeable staff. Make Sure to take advantage of these services when you need to do so. The Guest Services Cast Members are available to answer your questions.



Park Tickets



There are numerous types of Walt Disney World park tickets and passes. Because of this, you should pick the one the will excite your family the most. Do your homework before you arrive at the parks to save time and the hassle of planning when you should be having fun.



You can purchase tickets prior to your trip by going online or calling 407-WDISNEY. Your tickets can be mailed to you or you can pick them up when you arrive.



You can purchase tickets when you arrive to the theme park entrance, at the Disney character Outlet Stores near Walt Disney World, at on-property hotels, and in Downtown Disney. Package deals usually include park passes.



Dining



Some vacation packages have dining plans included the details on that will be noted in your personal Walt Disney World Resort package when it arrives. There are many places to grab a bite to eat inside Walt Disney World. Each theme park has several well known restaurants and some of these require advance dining reservations. You can make your reservations up to 180 days before you arrive if you know a special place where you and your family want to eat. Call ahead for a table before you arrive.



Your Dream Vacation Come True



Walt Disney World is much more than just a vacation destination. To most people it is a wonderful, magical world filled with magical places from stories we have heard all of our lives. Don’t miss out on one of the most exciting times of your life. Start saving for Walt Disney World in Florida and you'll be telling all your friends to visit.



Herb likes to write about Disney World. Please check out his website that contains information on Disney World Vacations as well as Disney World Information.