Planning a Disney world Florida Trip (How do you plan your holidays?)

Name: craftydonna

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Product:	How do you plan your holidays?
Date:	04/11/06 (231 review reads)
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Advantages: Being prepared

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Planning a Holiday to Disney world Flordia for some people looks like hard work and a very expensive task. I thought going to Disney world would be a lot more expensive than the two trip i have already been on and the one i am going on next year. A work friend told me she had been told it would cost her £5000 or more for a family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 children). When i told her it was costs us £2856 to go and what it included she was shocked and i helped point her in the right direction.

The first thing i did was research Disney world and the surrounding areas on the web. This included going to review sites like Dooyoo, Ciao and also going to sites which offered tips. All i added in was Disney world advice and got lots of helpful information on what was the best place to stay. You have an option to stay on site at Disney world or off site at many surrounding hotels. My advice is to stay on site, much cheaper if your a none driver as off-site you would have to rely on taxi's etc.

I popped into as many travel agents as possible and gave them a list of what i wanted including the theme park tickets. Make sure that everything you want is included so its easier to compare prices. Some might look cheaper than others but really look into it, like some company's land at Sanford airport which means a long journey after you get off the plane and others land at Orlando international which is less that 20 minutes away. After along flight you will want to get to your hotel as quick as possible. Virgin provided us with the best deal and service all round.

Once you have everything booked and your ready to go, you may want to research the area and Disney world its self. Since i have been several times you would have thought i know everything but i don't and always keep myself updated on the web.

The sites i have used to research Disney etc are the following:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/#wdw-top-info
T his site is the best for Disney world information. You will find info on park hours, maps, hotels, videos/photos, whats on, info on the rides at the parks.

http://www.disboards.com/
This is just an excellent forum which you can just about find out everything you need to know, just ask a question and someone will hopefully help you out. Its a very busy board with many members to chat to and help you out, the forum is open 24 hours a day. This forum has been the most benefit to me as you can ask questions which not many sites can answer.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/index
This is the main Disney world site it helps give you a sense of whats in the park but is very basic on full info, that's where you can use the forum above to extend your knowledge.

http://allearsnet.com/
This is an unofficial Walt disney world information site. Has plenty of tips and advice for anyone visiting. You can probably find some of the info on other sites too but has several parts which are exclusive to them.

http://www.intercot.com/
Another great information site for park hours and up to date news. Also don't forget to join their mailing list which provides you will regular news and updates.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/
This is an unofficial disney world fan site, where Disney fans give you the help and advice you need to have a great family holiday. Also includes a forum for you to ask questions. The photo album is great to see what others go to on their Disney world trips.

There is also many other sites which you can discover by doing a web search but remember not all have up to date information, the websites above are the best for providing latest info and news.

Another way of reaching Disney world is to buy some guide books, these can be brought from your local book stores or buy online at Amazon. Also don't forget to get an up to date book IE 2006/2007 as some of the older books might have places which don't exist anymore.

Summary: Its always best to research as much as possible.