A Walt Disney World vacation comes with a lot of decisions: when to go, where to stay, which parks to visit, where to eat, and how to fit it all together. You don’t have to figure it out all at once. Start at the top, work your way down, and use these guides as your trip gets closer.
1. Start With the Big Picture
Get the overall planning process in front of you before you dive into the details.
2. Choose Your Travel Dates
Every month at Walt Disney World feels a little different. Look at what each month brings before you pick your dates.
3. Decide Where to Stay
Your resort shapes your whole trip, from transportation to the feel of your downtime.
4. Explore the Parks
Get to know each park so you can decide how many days you need and what matters most to your family.
5. Plan Your Dining
Dining is a big part of the Disney experience. Start thinking about where you want to eat early.
6. Celebrate the Season
Traveling in the fall or at the holidays? See what makes those times of year special.
7. Grab Your Planning Printables
Keep your plans, budget, packing lists and countdown in one place.
Want Help Planning Your Trip?
If you’d rather have an expert handle the details, I’m Penny Cooper, founder of Embrace The Magic Travel, and I’ve been planning Disney vacations since 2012.