Planning a Disney World Vacation: Tips I Learned Firsthand

In May of 2004, I went to Disney World for the first time with my family. It was an amazing trip and I would love to go again. With that in mind, I have put some thought into any changes I would make, and what I would do the same.

The Flight

Flying is definitely the way to go. For those of you who have traveled any amount of distance in a car, you know how exhausting it can be, whether you're the one driving or not. If you're going to splurge on a trip to Disney, go the extra mile and splurge on a plane ticket. Unless you only live a few hours driving distance from the park, this will definitely be worth the money. You'll be more refreshed once you get there and better able to enjoy yourself. For extra convenience, get a plane that does not have a layover, if possible.

Where You Stay

If possible, choose a resort in the park. This is incredibly convenient, especially if you are traveling in a group of more than two people. When you stay in the park, they have buses running from your resort to the park and back again on a regular and constant schedule. If you need to return to your room for any reason, all you have to do is hop on a bus. You can do this without requiring everyone in your party to leave with you. One day on our trip, we had left two of our passes to get into the park at the hotel. We were in a group of ten people, so the bus schedule allowed two of us to get back on the bus and return to the hotel for our passes, while the rest of our group went into the park. We were able to join our party within 30 minutes and continue our day.

Which Resort to Choose