Planning Your Trip
Timing Issues
Issues to Consider weather, park hours, special events...what
to think about when decided when to go
Year
at a Glance pros and cons on each month of the year
How
Long to Stay how to determine the right amount of time to stay
Air Travel
Air
Travel Suggestions thoughts on planning a trip by air
Airport
Transportation Service information on several competing companies
so you can pick the best one for you
Rental
Car Considerations when you need a rental car...and when you don't
Ground Transport
Amtrak's
Auto Train information on getting to WDW by rail
Road
Trip Stops and Shops worthwhile things to see and do on the drive
South, including Directions to WDW (from selected locations)
Money Issues
Dollars
and Sense how much of the green stuff should you set aside?
Sales
and Hotel Tax Rates at WDW what's the government's cut?
The
Disney Club this is a replacement program for the old Magic Kingdom
Club, and is worth checking out if you want to save some money on
your trip
Saving
on your Admission Media how to you get the most bang for the buck
on admission media (i.e. park tickets)?
Booking and Packages
Travel
Agent, Disney CRO (Central Reservations Office), or AAA? thoughts
on using (or not using) travel agents or other trip planning resources
Special
Package Deals information on official Disney travel packages
AAA
Perks information on the special privileges that AAA members get
at WDW
Planning Ahead
Avoid
the Disney Commando Mentality my thoughts on the dawn-to-dusk
type A vacation
Anxiety,
Complaints, and Bad Hair Days supporting arguments against commando
travel
Prioritizing
Attractions and Restaurants advanced planning (especially for
larger groups)
Check out the Walt
Disney World Restaurant Resource for information on the Disney
Dinner Shows and Restaurant Priority Seating!
Pets
where can they stay at Walt Disney World?
Activities
Reservations activities that require advanced reservations
Packing
For Your Trip packing suggestions
Communicating
With Others in Your Group two-way communications rentals
Special
Assistance from A to Z information
on available assistance for folks with mobility, hearing, vision,
and other disabilities
The
"Limited Time" Trip strategies for when time is
at a premium and/or you're traveling alone
The
Early Arrival Situation what to do when you don't want to
use a day on your park passes
The
Romantic Trip how to make the sparks fly during your vacation
The
Military Honeymoon page provides help on planning for that special
once-in-a-lifetime trip
The
Thrill-Seeker's Visit a Thrill-Seekers Critique of the Orlando
Parks (WDW, Universal, Islands of Adventure, Sea World)
The
Birthday or Anniversary Trip a suggestion for maximizing
your fun on a special occasion!
Walt
Disney World for Night Owls how to enjoy WDW when you sleep
in late and go to bed VERY late!
