hello everyone, signed up a long time ago and life got in the way and finally back and ready to start planning! looking for advice:
trying to organise and plan our trip to Disney (will be first time, and unfortunately only time!) with my husband, 4 1/2 yr old daughter and nanna coming, too!. we are coming from Australia. we plan to come in may and first trying to work out the best week in terms of price, crowds and value. (thinking to fly on a tues, so start our week on a Wednesday) but most importantly, I'm wondering how and when to book? those from Australia, did you book yourselves or get an agent? I read somewhere that aussie agents cannot book directly with Disney anymore, so i'm thinking I need to book the hotel myself? and i'm guessing I will have to book flights separate as it's so early. so was thinking of booking with a local travel agent for flights (like flight centre) and then the room/tickets myself direct with Disney? not really bothered about getting the meal plan as we will be doing a lot of sharing meals and also probably eating at Disney springs. I think we have decided on port Orleans French quarter as we don't have a massive budget, I like that there is a boat to ds and friends stayed there and really enjoyed it. thinking to stay 8 nights and do parks 7 days (arrival night will be late, so won't go to Disney that day, then mk day 1, followed by (doesn't have to be in this order) epcot, hs, ak, then break day, then maybe epcot again and last day mk, then depart to another US city next day.
I have done a bit of planning and have tentative itineraries made up.. but want to start here for now and ask more questions later. any suggestions for me. want to get in early so we can ensure the best rates and get the most for our money. any advice certainly welcome!! thanks a million in advance
trying to organise and plan our trip to Disney (will be first time, and unfortunately only time!) with my husband, 4 1/2 yr old daughter and nanna coming, too!. we are coming from Australia. we plan to come in may and first trying to work out the best week in terms of price, crowds and value. (thinking to fly on a tues, so start our week on a Wednesday) but most importantly, I'm wondering how and when to book? those from Australia, did you book yourselves or get an agent? I read somewhere that aussie agents cannot book directly with Disney anymore, so i'm thinking I need to book the hotel myself? and i'm guessing I will have to book flights separate as it's so early. so was thinking of booking with a local travel agent for flights (like flight centre) and then the room/tickets myself direct with Disney? not really bothered about getting the meal plan as we will be doing a lot of sharing meals and also probably eating at Disney springs. I think we have decided on port Orleans French quarter as we don't have a massive budget, I like that there is a boat to ds and friends stayed there and really enjoyed it. thinking to stay 8 nights and do parks 7 days (arrival night will be late, so won't go to Disney that day, then mk day 1, followed by (doesn't have to be in this order) epcot, hs, ak, then break day, then maybe epcot again and last day mk, then depart to another US city next day.
I have done a bit of planning and have tentative itineraries made up.. but want to start here for now and ask more questions later. any suggestions for me. want to get in early so we can ensure the best rates and get the most for our money. any advice certainly welcome!! thanks a million in advance
