• Start planning a
year to 18 months in advance.
• Check on discount
tickets. Many employers, clubs, and organizations
all over the country offer discount tickets. Ask
around.
• Disney is always
crowded, but some weeks tend to be slower than most.
Call the park and ask about the slowest times.
• Choose a slow week
during the off-season, especially early January or
just after Labor Day. You'll get the best rates on
travel and accommodations.
• Estimate a budget
based on your research and call a travel agent. Tell
the agency your budget requirements and see if it
can offer you a better deal.
• Make reservations
as far in advance as possible
• Get your hands on
one of the many Disney travel guides. There are
several very good ones in bookstores, and some rate
all the attractions and eateries in the various
parks.
• Getting autographs
from Mickey Mouse and the gang is a very big deal
for little ones. Buy an autograph book for each
child before you leave home, because the ones sold
inside the park are expensive. Remember to bring a
pen.
• Set a souvenir
budget for each child. Make sure children understand
they won't be able to buy everything they see, and
should consider which souvenirs they want most.
• Plan your daily
schedule before you leave home. There's absolutely
no way to see everything, so know which parks you
want to visit and which day you want to visit them.
