Where To Book A Disney Vacation?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Our number one tip to staying at a Disney resort on a budget will always be to

work with a travel agent

. An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is an expert on all things Walt Disney World. They are able to book your vacation at a great price, all at no extra cost to you.

Is it cheaper to book a Disney vacation through AAA?

These discounts used to be a lot better, but

Disney stopped selling cheap vacation packages through AAA

. Your local chapter might offer a slight discount—say, a two-day ticket to Disneyland for $5 less than the original price.

Who do I call to book a Disney vacation?

Please call

(407) 939-4357

, and we will help answer your questions. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. You can view your existing Disney Resort hotel reservations on the My Reservations page in My Disney Experience. You will have to sign in to view your reservations.

Are Disney tickets cheaper at Costco?

2022 Pricing Gate Price Undercover Tourist 4-Day 1 Park $360 $339.62 5-Day 1 Park $380 $358.49 Park Hopper Option 2-Day Park Hopper $315 $307.19

How far in advance should you book a Disney trip?

As we suggest in our Disney World Planning Timeline,

at least 6 months prior to going

is ideal, but the bottom line is, as soon as you decide to visit Walt Disney World, start the initial stages of planning.

Is it cheaper to plan your own Disney vacation?


Yes, Disney Travel Agents Often Cheaper

Their services are entirely free and, with their help, it’s likely to end up being a cheaper trip. After you pay the initial $200 booking deposit, your Disney travel specialist can set up a payment plan to pay for the remainder of the trip (layaway).

How much does it cost for a family of 4 to go to Disney World?

A typical Disney World Vacation for a family of four for 5-nights will cost on average

around $3,800

which includes hotel, airfare, park tickets, and food.

Is AAA an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner?


As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

, AAA has the expertise and experience to plan a Magical Vacation, especially for your family.

How much are Disney tickets through AAA?

2021/2022 Ticket Pricing AAA Discount Pricing Gate Pricing
2-Day 1 Park Per Day with Disney Genie+


$275


$295
3-Day Park Hopper with Disney Genie+ $420 $450 3-Day 1 Park Per Day with Disney Genie+ $360 $390 4-Day Park Hopper with Disney Genie+ $465 $500

Can I call a Disney Resort directly?

Disney Resort Hotels – Frequently Asked Questions

If you need to contact your Disney Resort hotel directly, please call

(407) WDW-DISNEY or (407) 939-3476

and we will direct your call to the proper location.

How do I talk to someone at Disney?

To speak with a Cast Member about your Resort hotel or package reservation, please

call (407) 939-4357 and follow the prompts

. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Are Disney MagicBands worth it?


If your family will go to Disney World again, however, then we’d say MagicBands are totally worth it

. Your MagicBand will be active after your vacation is over and you can re-use it the next time you’re back in Orlando.

How can I get Disney World discounts?

  1. Purchase your tickets online in advance through Undercover Tourist. …
  2. Bundle your Disney World hotel and tickets and save even more through Undercover Tourist. …
  3. Look for limited-time and extra day FREE promos. …
  4. Stay longer. …
  5. Stick with one park per day. …
  6. Check your start date.

Can you buy Disney tickets at the gate Covid?


Yes, you can buy Disney World tickets at the gate.

What is genie plus?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is

a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions

, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

How far out can I plan my Disney vacation?

Disney Vacation Packages can be booked

about 500 days in advance

, which means that your dates will soon be available for booking. The sooner, the better, when it comes to planning, in my opinion!

Can you make payments on a Disney trip?

A lot of people ask, can I pay for a Disney vacation in installments? The answer is yes.

Once you pay the $200 deposit, you’ll be able to pay the remaining of your balance over time (layaway)

. As I mentioned before, Disney allows you to book your trip up to 499 days in advance of your check-in date.

How much is a Disney vacation package?

EXPENSE Walt Disney World Resort Area Hotel/Resort Westgate Vacation Package
Stay (One Week)*


$2,040.78


$519.00
Dining (One Week)** $2,051 $1557.50 Activities $50/day or $350/week FREE 3-Day Disney Tickets *** $1,125.88 $1,125.88 w/$200 towards park tickets*

How much does it cost for a family of 7 to go to Disney World?

Our total comes to about $5075. divided by 4 =

$1268 per person for a 6 night/7 day stay

. To break this down just a bit further, divide $1268 by 6 nights and we get an average daily rate of $211 per person/day for a Disney World Hotel, Park Hopper passes and food.

When can I book Disney December 2021?

With regards to making resort reservations, these can be made 499 days in advance. As of today’s date, you can only make reservations through November 17th. Depending on when you want to visit in December of 2021,

the window for reservations for that time may open within two to six weeks

.

Is it worth getting a travel agent for Disney?

While some agencies and agents definitely do a better job and have more thorough knowledge of Disney than others,

the vast majority of them are helpful

. If you are overwhelmed planning, a Disney TA can help. The first and biggest reason to use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is the service.

What is Genie Disney?

Disney Genie is

Disney’s itinerary-building app

. Genie+ is a paid ride-reservation system that allows you to avoid the regular standby line on certain popular rides. Think of it as the modern FASTPASS. Also, Genie+ does not include access to the most popular attractions in each park.

How much money should I save for souvenirs at Disney World?


An average family of 4 will spend $250 on souvenirs during a week

stay at Disney World. The great thing about souvenirs is this is one cost you can largely control and budget will vary for each family. It is very possible to spend more or less.

Why has Disney gotten so expensive?


Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic s well as other reasons, the Disney Parks have struggled recently, increasing prices and offering a less-than-ideal product for Guests

.

What’s the best month to go to Disney World?
  • The last week of April.
  • Weekdays in the first half of May.
  • The second half of August.
  • Most days in September.
  • Most weekdays in October.
  • Weekdays in November (minus the week of Thanksgiving)
  • Weekdays in December (minus the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Eve)

What is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner?

An authorized Disney vacation planner will

take care of any changes you need, or contact Disney for any reason on your behalf

. Take the assistance of a professional who will wait on hold for you and deal with any changes as they come.

Does Costco sell Disney passes?

If you’re looking to purchase Walt Disney tickets at Costco,

you can only buy them through a Costco Disney World vacation package

. Costco members are able to use their membership benefits to search vacation packages for Walt Disney World, Disneyland and even Universal.

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