Being aware of flight times is an important part of your itinerary.
While a trip to a Disney theme park can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming to decide what you want to see and do while you are there. Disney offers a lot of options, so it can feel impossible to see and do everything, especially if you have never been there before. Some travel agencies offer services to help you plan an itinerary and offer you a book to keep your itinerary straight. However, you can save money by making your own itinerary book at home before you leave.
Instructions
1. Purchase a notebook or binder to keep all of your itinerary information in one place. If you are taking kids along, let them decorate the notebook or binder with Disney stickers and markers.
2. Record any flight times and hotel check-in times that are important to know for your Disney vacation. Airports require you to be there at least an hour before your flight leaves to get through security, so it is important to know when you must be there to avoid missing your flights.
3. Visit Web sites, such as the Disney Web site and other Disney-planning sites, to familiarize yourself with the rides, shows and other attractions at each Disney park. Some travel sites can even help you find out which days are more crowded than others at each specific park.
4. Choose which parks you want to visit on each day of your trip. Plan around crowds and any dining reservations you may have. Travel between parks can take up a lot of time, so it is best to visit the park in which you intend to eat if you can.
5. Work with your family to determine which rides, shows and attractions each person considers a necessity. Keep track in your book which of these your family must do and see and check them off as you complete them so you don't miss anything. Some rides are easier to use if you acquire a FastPass, which allows you to reserve a time on a ride.
6. Plan for time to rest, especially if you have young children. If you are staying on the grounds, Disney transportation can return you to your hotel for a swim in the pool, lunch and a short nap. Planning these rest breaks helps re-energize you and lets you cool off in the hotter parts of the day. Breaks also make it easier to enjoy the entertainment options at night.
7. Make a page in your itinerary book that lists all of your dining reservations. The Disney restaurants fill up quickly and reservations are often required and always recommended. Having all of your reservations recorded in your book helps you remember where you are eating each day and at what time.
8. Ask your children which characters they would like to meet. Characters are often found in specific character meet-and-greet locations. Research which characters can be found in which areas and plan to spend some time in line for pictures and autographs. Keep a page for a list of these meet-and-greet necessities in your itinerary book.
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