A Disneyland vacation is quite the undertaking, and it is one worth doing well. But for the group of make an annual pilgrimage to the Magic Kingdom, the experience is quite an event. Vacation packages are certainly a worthwhile option to consider, but even putting together a trip on one’s own is easy to do and can be extremely rewarding with the right forethought.
Consider the Time of Year
Disneyland Florida is often crowded in certain parts of the year while less than full at others. Unsurprisingly, the busiest times mostly correspond with holidays and times when children are not in school. To avoid the largest crowds, think about visiting during an off-peak time, such as after New Year’s, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, or in early March before the assault of Spring Break.
Book Well in Advance and Together
WO2P w/notes by Kerry Lannert
Although some prices can come down as a travel date looms closer, such as airfare, the peace of mind from a set itinerary is impossible to describe. By having your entire trip booked from the plane to the hotel to the park tickets, you won’t have to worry about forgetting something in the excitement leading up to departure. Taking the time to really think about your travel several months ahead of schedule will also let you budget time for those off-peak travel times.
Just knowing that a trip to Disneyland Florida is in the works is enough to start many children salivating. The last thing a parent needs is to worry about one more separate item of business. Most of the travel websites like Expedia, Travelocity, etc, not only allow you to book hotels and flights together but offer a discount for doing so. And if you’re booking a flight from England, consider searching for deals through sites such as Frootful. If you need a car rental, glance through the offerings to see if you will benefit from a package. If staying at the Disneyland Florida resort itself is in the plans, many of the travel websites still have deals worth looking at for a variety of the hotels in the resort.
Plan a Long Enough Trip
As expensive as a trip to Disneyland Florida is, it is by far more expensive to go twice. While many people have multiple trips under their belts, that is one of the characteristics of the Disney lover. For a person just taking the first trip, already aghast by the prices, it may seem better to spend less time and save money. Already built into the cost of a vacation itself is the price of traveling. Whether flying or driving, covering the same distance twice is an added expense. With the Magic Your Way Pass, the longer you stay, the cheaper each individual daily admission. By covering more in a single trip, you can lengthen the amount of time between additional vacations to Disneyland Florida. Unless children manage to win the persuasion battle the next year.
Prioritize
Disneyland Florida encompasses a large number of parks: Epcot Center, the Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, etc. While it is perfectly feasible and common to go and simply decide which park to visit on a particular day while standing at the gates, prioritizing your daily visits will be helpful. With a schedule set ahead of time, it is a lot quicker to simply head to one park at the beginning of the day rather than discussing the day’s choice over breakfast.
In addition to prioritizing the parks to visit, also set out a list of top things to do when you are in each park. The Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, the Tower of Terror, and the Dumbo ride are all worth putting at the top of the list. Although any trip to Disneyland is unlikely to be your last, there’s no reason to miss some of the most popular things to do.
One of the most prized activities with young children is the character meals, sitting down with favorite stars. While they add a bit of expense and must be booked in advance, the experience is unforgettable, particularly for a young person fascinated with a movie.
Disneyland Florida offers a wide range of things to do, most of which can be tailored to your individual preferences. Taking the time to plan will take the more mundane items out of the way and leave just the fun things at issue. Getting to the park the best way, allowing yourself enough time, and deciding on your family’s most important activities will set the stage for one of the best vacations you’ve ever experienced.
Elsewhere:
Busiest times of year: When to go to, and when to avoid, the Disney Resort
What you must do: Don’t think for a second you can get away from Disneyland Florida without visiting these
Eat with the characters: Taking a meal with the characters is an enjoyable way to nosh, no matter the time of day
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