How to plan a trip to Disneyland or Disney World - without getting overwhelmed
Skip the overwhelm and plan your Disney Vacation with these 3 easy steps
Let's face it, with the recent announcement of Lightning Lane Premier Pass planning a trip to Disney has gotten more complicated than ever.
The math nerd in me got curious!
How many choices do you have when planning your next - or first trip - to Disney?
The answer will make you go, ”No wonder people are overwhelmed and give up in the beginning stages of their trip.”
Here are the stats…
Disneyland
➡ 3 resort hotels
➡ 58 good neighbor hotels
➡ 2 basic ticket types
➡ 4 ticket add-ons
That’s a total of 488 choices minimum!
Not including things like when to go, how long you're going to stay, any dining or entertainment options, and other Enchanting Extras.
Phew.
Next up…
Disney World
➡ 26 resort hotels
➡ 4 ticket types
➡ 4 ticket add-ons
Brings us to 416 beginning choices, too.
You absolutely can plan your trip on your own using the early steps I take my vacationers through.
Or you can let me take the overwhelm away for you as your Expert Travel Advisor who Specializes in Disney Vacations.
One huge benefit to choosing me? I narrow those choices waaaaayy down into something far more manageable so that making the best decision for your trip is easy.
That way you have a fun, unforgettable experience without all the hassle.
Here are my 3 main steps to planning the perfect Disneyland or Disney World Vacation:
1. Decide when, where and how long. This is the step to take your vacation preferences into consideration.
Things like budget, distance to the parks, special needs, if you value saving money or want luxury, upscale experiences, and if you want to enjoy any seasonal offerings will factor in.
Sunrise over Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
2. Next is deciding what’s important to you in relationship to your timeline.
60 days before your arrival you’re able to make any dining reservations and book Enchanting Extras like Lightsaber building and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
Make those decisions in advance of your 60-days prior to arrival date so you’re ready to book immediately when reservations open to you because the most popular ones fill-up and sell out within minutes.
Lightsaber building at Savi’s Workshop
3. As you get closer to your trip it’s time to think about how you want your days in the parks to go and what you want to do.
Are rides important? If so, do you want access to Lightning Lanes with Premier Pass, Multi Pass, or Single Pass?
Or would you prefer stand-by or single rider? Or perhaps a VIP tour?
If rides aren’t as important, decide what is: character meet and greets, shows, dining, shopping?
Depending on which resort and parks you’re visiting will determine the best way to purchase any Lightning Lane add-ons and how to navigate through your day, so you get to do everything you’d like.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Still overwhelmed?
Please let me on to help you! My Elite Agent and Expert Advisor services are free to use.
I’m here support you through all each step, to narrow down choices and offer suggestions, explain the pros and cons, and give you as much or as little help as you’d like so that the days and weeks leading up to your trip are exciting. Our time together will leave you feeling like everything has been easy.
Conclusion
While you absolutely can turn to the internet for help and do your planning on your own, you’ll get as many responses and opinions as there are people engaging with you – which can land you right back in overwhelm.
Or you can have one go to – that’s me! - who narrows down the choices and individualizes them for you.
That way you know you're going to have the best time ever and an unforgettable Disney vacation!
Skip the confusion, overwhelm and brain-scramble from the get-go.
Let’s plan together so you can make memories that last a lifetime.
Connect with me here to get started today.
Love,
Cathy
On board Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Cathy Weiss is a huge Disney fan and Elite Agent specializing in trips to Disneyland, Disney World, and Aulani - a Disney resort in Hawaii. She has the expert answers you need for a truly magical vacation.
Planning and booking your Disney trip with her is EASY…so you have the BEST time!
Whether you’re booking your first Disney vacation or 100th, having Cathy on your side as your personal go-to - especially as new informaiton and exciting announcements come out all the time - means you’ll have an unforgettable experience! Get started today.