 Plan Ahead
 Check
out the
average
temperature and attendance trends
The
Holiday Season starts early. Expect the parks to be decorated
starting in mid to late November.
Choose
a guide book or books to help you get acquainted with the parks,
hotels and surrounding Anaheim area.
Get
your children involved in planning your trip by giving them a
part in the vacation planning such as choosing which attractions
they would like to see and in what order they would like to see
them.
Find
out park hours, parade and firework times, and special event
happenings. Park hours are usually available 6 months prior to your travel dates.
Start
a simple itinerary, add to it as you research what the
Walt Disney World Parks and your Disney Resort have to offer.
Be
realistic about the time you have and the time it may actually
take to accomplish your list. Be flexible!
Don't
make a strict schedule for your family to follow, it could make
your vacation a miserable experience. Have a basic
itinerary or outline of attractions and activities you would
like to see and do.
Research
your dining options and make a few dining reservations.
Character Meals
are fun and the most popular; the can be reserved 180 days
in advance.
Make
your travel and resortl reservations as far in advance as
possible.
Research
your resort options. Take into consideration that just
because a resort may have a cheaper rate it may not have all the
amenities you would like during your stay. To save on travel
time it may be worth it to pay a little more per night to be
closer to the parks.
Airline Travel
 When
you purchase/reserve your airline tickets be sure to request
seats. Have the seats reserved even if they can not seat your
family altogether or if they are undesirable. It is easier
to be bumped from a flight without seat assignments because most
airlines over book their flights.
If
your seats can not be assigned at the time you reserve your
tickets get to the airport as early as you can. Most
airlines save 30 to 40 percent of their seats for airport
check-in. The earlier you check-in the more likely you
will be able to get seats together.
Reconfirm
your flights directly with the airlines 24 hours prior to travel
and that also includes your return flight. Airlines have toll
free numbers or you can check right on-line at their website.
Most
airlines now issue e-tickets which means you can print your
boarding passes directly from their website. Also, you can print
your boarding passes from the automated ticket machines at the
airport, you may need to use the same credit card that you
originally purchased your tickets with. Checking-in online
or at the automated ticket machines will save you time.
Most
airline websites have complete information on flight times,
baggage requirements, carry-on information, ID requirements and
security check points.
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