Talk with family members or those who will be traveling with you to get their input about what kind of trip everyone would like to take. Ask people who have taken Disney trips in the past for their recommendations and comments. Discuss with your traveling party whether everyone would like to spend their time exploring an amusement park, taking a cruise and/or visiting a new part of the world. As you decide what kind of Disney trip you would like to take, visit the Disney Parks website to see the trip options.
Calculate the trip budget. Considerations include the airfare costs and/or gas for driving, accommodation fees, food costs, passport fees (if you are traveling abroad), admission tickets to parks and any souvenir costs. After you decide your budget, you may be able to narrow down your trip options based on the costs. Navigate to the Disney Parks website and click on "Price your Vacation" to determine what costs are associated with the various Disney trips.
Arrange travel to your Disney destination once you choose your Disney trip. This may include purchasing airfare to a themepark or to a Disney cruise departure port.
Use the Internet and have have credit card handy to book your reservations through Disney. To make Disney reservations online, go to the Disney Parks website. Reservations through Disney may include cruise and resort accommodations and park tickets. You also can purchase park tickets when you arrive at the desired park.
Grab a pen and paper and write down an itinerary. Prior to the trip, review the Disney website and travel brochures. Determine what kinds of activities are offered on your Disney trip on the days that you will be traveling. Decide what places you would like to visit and/or the activities in which you would like to participate. Allocate a day and time for each activity. A detailed itinerary allows everyone to experience all of the desired activities within a designated time frame.
