Walt Disney World Planning Questions

Hi there Disney friends,

There are so many aspects that go into planning a Walt Disney World vacation that at times it can seem overwhelming; however, there are a few basic questions that can break down the struggle (and trust me the struggle is real.)

1. What is your budget? This will determine so many aspects of your trip. If you are on a tight budget you will probably want to stay away from Christmas and Easter vacations since those are the most sought after times to go to Walt Disney World (or most other vacations of any type.) If you are on a more moderate budget then you may want to stay at some of the on site resorts that are closer to some of the parks. If you have a high budget then the world is your oyster.

2. When do you want to go? A lot of this may center on if you have children and what their school calendar will allow. If you do not like heat, then summer is probably not a good option for you. If you do not mind crowds, then weekends will not bother you.

3. Do you want to stay on site? There are many perks to staying on site. A couple are theming at the resorts and transportation to and from the parks is included. Also, if you plan on taking advantage of the fastpass system (more on that in later posts,) then you can book rides 60 days prior to your arrival.

4. If staying on site, will your purchase the meal plan? There is a lot of debate about whether this is worth it or not. Bottom line is if you are planning to do a lot of character meals, then it is worth it. (The meal plan is not an option if staying off site.)

5. If staying on site, in which of the resort types would you like to stay? There are over 25 different resorts at Walt Disney World and they run the gambit in terms of prices, locations, amenities, and theming. There is something for most people.

Once you have those 5 questions answered, then things will begin to fall in place. Of course those are 5 very big questions and that will take some time to work through.