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 | Select a Disney Resort over an off-property hotel. The benefits that come with a Disney resort hotel | |
| make it a smart move. |
| Figure your hotel budget to determine your length of stay and hotel category. |
| Choose a hotel closest to the attractions that you want to see most. |
| Consider the theme of the resort in your price range that appeals to you the most and/or the | |
| location. |
| You may need to decide between more expensive resort hotels with a shorter stay or a less | |
| expensive hotel and longer stay. |
| Be sure to have your resort hotel reservation on a 14-day courtesy hold to guarantee you will have | |
| somewhere to stay. Changes to your room reservation can be made without penalty during this time. |
| Check airline official websites for the best fares. Avoid website like Travelocity.com and Expedia. | |
| com to avoid commission fees that will be passed on to you. |
| If possible, fly on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Saturday for the best fares. |
| Remember, once you book your flight, changing it will usually involve a fee, anywhere from $25 to | |
| $100 plus the difference in price for the new ticket. |
| Choose from Park Hopper, No Expiration, Water Park Fun and More, or the one-park-per-day Base | |
| Ticket. |
| Decide the length of the admission ticket you will need. Avoid purchasing tickets for days you will | |
| not be in the parks. |
| Avoid discount ticket scams sometimes found on the Internet. |
| Purchase admission tickets safely and easily, at either www.disneyworld.com, by calling 407-W- | |
| DISNEY, or an authorized retailer such as AAA. |
| Make a sketch of the parks you would like to visit each day so that your dining reservations can be | |
| coordinated. Restaurant reservations book up quickly and walk-ups are often not accepted during busy times. |
| Decide if any of the Dining Plans are right for you and your party. It can be a real savings if you | |
| plan to dine at least one table service restaurant each day. |
| Make of list of the table-service restaurants and/or dinner shows that appeal to you with | |
| approximate times you would like a reservation. Reservations can be made when calling to confirm your hotel or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Time is of the essence, especially for popular restaurants. |
| Visit the quick pick dining guide to help you choose some of the most popular restaurants. | |
| Now, call (407) W-DISNEY to confirm your vacation. Choose to call rather than book online, this is a | |
| major purchase and opting to speak with a live person is beneficial. |
| Leave the deposit for your room or package. You may also request to pay in full at this time if you | |
| have booked a package. |
| If you wish to purchase admission tickets by phone, now is the best time to do so. Disney will keep | |
| your purchase on file for when you check-in to your hotel. |
| If you want to use Disney’s Magical Express, give the Cast Member the airline you are flying and the | |
| flight numbers. |
| Explain that you want to make dining reservations and proceed with the list you made. Be as flexible | |
| as possible. If the restaurant is booked, ask what times, if any, are available. |
| Book Your Resort Hotel |
| Book Your Airfare |
| Admission Tickets |
| Advanced Dining Reservations |
| Confirm Your Reservation |
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