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It's hard to imagine a more exciting, magical, and eagerly
anticipated vacation than a Disney theme park adventure.
And because the prospect of the trip is so exciting, the
planning process can be half the fun. Here's how to get started
planning the trip of a lifetime - for a lot less than you might
think.
Order Your Free Disney DVD One of the first things you'll want
to do is take advantage of the free Disney Parks Vacation
Planning DVD. This official Disney DVD takes you on a complete
tour of both resorts. Go inside the parks and get a bird's eye
view of the Disney complexes in both Florida and Southern
California. Preview the water and roller-coaster rides and get
tips on where to go and what to do. The DVD also features
planning guides, information on affordable places to stay,
things to do, and upcoming special events. You can order it on
the official Disney Parks website. (Simply do a Google search
for "Free Disney Vacation Planning DVD.")
Hotel Deals The second thing on your list will be to find the
best Disneyland and Disneyworld hotel deals.
Keep in mind that you'll pay lower prices on both lodging and
park tickets if you book your trip during Disney's off season,
which runs from October through April.
Disney resorts have a number of on-site hotels, which bring lots
of advantages, including discounted ticket prices and, of
course, convenience. But the experience of staying in a resort
hotel comes with a price: as much as triple the cost of other
hotels.
If cost is the foremost consideration in planning your Disney
vacation, begin an online search for hotels near the resort
instead. Many of these neighboring hotels offer comfortable,
clean lodging and may provide a complimentary shuttle service to
the resort.
Accommodations range from value-priced to deluxe, with amenities
to match. Make a list of the features that are most important to
you and refer to them when deciding on a hotel. If you don't
mind parking your car and walking instead of using the valet, or
if you don't mind limited room service, then you don't need to
pay more for a deluxe hotel stay.
The distances to and from the park can differ, so be sure to ask
about the location of the hotel in relation to the park, as well
as whether the hotel offers complimentary transportation, such
as shuttle bus or monorail service. There are lots of choices
and you can find many different package deals depending on your
budget and preferences. The Internet has made it so easy to
compare Disney area hotels (and their amenities) at a glance.
Saving on Meals Disney does not allow you to bring food into the
park. But you can save money by having breakfast before entering
the park and eating dinner after you leave. Lunch prices tend to
be quite a bit lower than dinner prices at the restaurants
inside the park, so you can experience the magic of a meal in
the park for less.
You will be permitted to bring in bottled water, which is much
less expensive than buying sodas and bottled water inside the
park.
More Disney Travel Tips - Some hotels and travel agents offer
discounts to nurses, teachers and government workers, as well as
AAA, AARP and Entertainment Book members. - Make sure to
purchase your tickets before you get to the park, so you don't
have to stand in line when you get there. - Read your tickets
and passes and make sure you understand what you are paying for.
Remember, too, that some rides have certain height requirements
for children. - Walking the parks may be fine for the grown-ups,
but you may want to either bring your own stroller or rent one
for your child. - If you have a child who is too small for a
particular ride, take advantage of the Disney "Baby Swap"
option. All you need to do is tell the attendant. When you reach
the front of the line, one parent will be able to ride while the
other parent holds the child. When the ride is over, you switch.
That way, neither parent has to sit out. - The weather can be
unpredictable so don't be caught off-guard. Make sure to bring
an umbrella, ponchos and some cool weather clothing. Plan ahead
for rainy days by having a list of indoor activities you want to
do in the area, as well, just in case of an extended downpour.
Though a Disney vacation may seem overwhelming during the
planning stage, rest assured that a little bit of planning now
will make for a more relaxed, memorable - even magical -
vacation that you and your children will remember for a long
time to come.
Jamie Jefferson writes for http://www.momscape.com. Visit today
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Jamie Jefferson writes for http://www.momscape.com. Visit today
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codes and for more
Travel Tips and Coupons.
1 comment:
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I will definitely take tones of photos there!!!
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