Welcome to Disney for Beginners!

My concierge vacation planning services are FREE when you book an on-site Disney resort with a minimum of 3 days of park tickets. 

I get the exact same pricing and promotions as booking directly through Disney, and will automatically apply discounts to your reservation as soon as they become available. 

You'll get my FREE concierge vacation planing services at NO cost to you. I'll help you decide on the best resort for your family, the ticket type, dining reservations and develop a park touring plan catered to your family's interests. I'll also make suggestions on extras that your family may enjoy and tips and tricks all along the way to make your Disney vacation even more magical! 

COVID-19 has changed the Disney experience, but there is still magic to be had. Below I have outlined some of the differences you can expect to see for the foreseeable future. Last update 9/10/22

• Masks are NOT required. 
• The parks are running at limited capacity and require park pass reservations to be made at each park, each day you attend that will guarantee your entrance into that park. GUESTS must make this reservation after we get you booked because GUESTS must sign off on Disney's COVID waiver. I can't book these for you!
• Fast Passes have been eliminated.
• Genie+ is now available for $15.98 (including tax) per person, per day. Learn more here.
• All onsite guests will get EARLY morning park access at all 4 main parks, 30 minutes before regular park open. Click here to see the rides that will be open. 
• All DELUXE and DELUXE VILLA Resort guests will have extra evening access at specific parks. Click here for schedule. 
• Many character meals have been temporarily halted, some are still happening. Chef Mickey's, Garden Grill, Toppolino's Terrace Breakfast, Be Our Guest, Cinderella's Royal Table (just Cinderella), Hollywood & Vine, Tusker House & Artist's Point have re-opened. 
• Fireworks are BACK at Magic Kingdom and Epcot!  
• Parades are BACK at Magic Kingdom! 
• Limited live shows: currently Frozen Ever After Sing along, Lion King, Beauty & The Beast and Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has re-opened at Magic Kingdom only. 
• No dining plans available :( 
• Modified park hopping, you can hop until after 2pm - and your second park can only be hopped to IF there is availability - so far there hasn't been any issue with clients hopping to a second park.
• Dining reservations are being made at 60 days before travel, and are a little harder to get because of the limited capacity at the restaurants - I have tricks to get you the reservations you want! 
• The Skyliner is open and is so much fun - it brings guests to Epcot and Hollywood Studios from Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, The Riviera, The Boardwalk and the Beach and Yacht Clubs 
• Enhanced cleaning protocols 
• Not all restaurants are open yet
• Policies are constantly changing - I'll do my best to keep this updated but read here for all current policies: https://tinyurl.com/DisneyKnowBeforeUGO

How do your FREE Disney planning services work? https://youtu.be/5KPfIeZS47I

If this is your first Disney vacation, we will start by reviewing crowd calendars to help you pick the best week to visit with your family. Next we'll curate the perfect Disney vacation package for your family. 

There are 4 main parks

• Magic Kingdom 
• EPCOT
• Animal Kingdom
• Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM)

There are 2 water parks

• Typhoon Lagoon
• Blizzard Beach

There are 2 market places that do NOT require a ticket and offer free parking

• Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney)
• Disney's Boardwalk 

There are many benefits to staying onsite for your first Disney vacation. My Disney planning services are included for FREE with your Disney vacation package. 

• Early Park Entry (30 min before regular time) at all 4 main parks
• Discounted magic bands
• Staying in the heart of the magic, with Disney service and guest experience 
• Disney World has 4 resort categories to select from. 
• Use of the Skyliner (gondola) system with access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios

All Disney Resorts Digital Brochure 

Value

• Disney's All-Star Movies Resort (PDF)
• Disney's All-Star Music Resort (PDF)
• Disney's All-Star Sports Resort (PDF)
• Disney's Art of Animation Resort (PDF) (On Skyliner) 

                -Art of Animation Resort Video 

                -Little Mermaid Room Video 

                -Cars, Nemo, Lion King Suites Video 

• Disney's Pop Century Resort (PDF) (On Skyliner) 

                -Pop Century Resort Video

                -Room Video 

• The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort (PDF)

                - Resort Video 

Moderate

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort (PDF) (On Skyliner) 

               -Resort Video

               -Room Video 

               -Pirate Room Video

• Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (PDF)

               -Resort Video 

               -Gran Destino Tower Room Video

               -Standard Room Video 

• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter (PDF)

               -Resort Video 

              - Room Video

• Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside (PDF) 

               -Resort Video 

               -Room Video 

               -Royal Room Video 

• The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort (PDF) 

               -Resort Video

              -Cabins Video

Deluxe

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Kidani Village (PDF)

               - Resort Video 

               - Room Video (standard)

• Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort (PDF) (On Skyliner)

              - Resort Video

              - Beach Club Room

              - Yacht Club Room 

• Disney's BoardWalk Inn (PDF)  (On Skyliner) 

              - Resort Video 

              - Room Video 

              - Offers 1 and 2BR 

• Disney's Contemporary Resort (PDF) (On monorail) 

              - Resort Video 

              - Main Tower Incredibles Video

              - Garden View Video 

• Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (PDF) (On monorail)

              - Resort Video 

              - Room Video  

              - Offers 1, 2 and 3 BR

• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort (PDF) (On monorail) 

               - Resort Video 

               - Room Video 

               - Offers 1 BR

• Disney's Wilderness Lodge (PDF)

              - Resort Video 

             -  Room Video 

Deluxe Villas

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort (PDF) (On monorail, walk to MK) 

              - Resort Video 

              - Room Video 

              - Offers 1, 2 & 3 BR 

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (PDF)

               - Resort Video 

               - Room Video 

               - Offers 1 & 2 BR

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (PDF)

               - Resort Video

               - Room Video

               - Offers 1, 2 & 3 BR and Cabin

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House (PDF)

               - Resort Video 

               - Offers 1 & 3 BR

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village (PDF)

               - Resort Video 

               - Offers 1, 2 & 3 BR

• Disney's Beach Club Villas (PDF) (On Skyliner) 

               - Resort Video

               - Room Video 

               - Offers 1 & 2 BR

• Disney's BoardWalk Villas (PDF) (On Skyliner) 

              - Resort Video 

              - Room Video 

• Disney's Old Key West Resort (PDF)

              - Resort Video 

              - Room Video

              - Offers 1, 2 & 3 BR

• Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows (PDF) (On monorail) 

               - Resort Video 

               - Room Video 

               - Bungalow 

• Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (PDF)

               - Resort Video 

               - Room Video

              - Offers 1, 3 & 3 BR plus Treehouse Villa

• The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (PDF) (On monorail) 

              - Resort Video 

              - Room Video 

              - Offers 1, 2 and 3 BR

• The Riviera Resort (PDF) (On Skyliner) 

              - Resort Video

              - Room Video 

              - Offers 1, 3 and 3 BR

My FREE Disney planning services include educating you about the parks, the rides and helping you select the best options for your first Disney vacation,  Select the number of park days you want with any of these options, to add to your Disney vacation package. 

One Park Per Day (base) Ticket: Enjoy admission to one theme park each day of your ticket. You can pick a different park each day.

Ticket with Park Hopper Option: Hop between all 4 of our theme parks—Magic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—on each day of your ticket.

Ticket with Park Hopper PLUS Option: With this option, you enjoy same-day admission to all 4 of our theme parks—Magic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios—on each day of your ticket. Plus, you get a certain number of visits to other Walt Disney World fun based on the length of your ticket. For example, a 4-day ticket allows 4 visits and a 5-day ticket allows 5 visits. (The only exception to this is that a 1-day ticket allows 2 visits). For each visit, you can choose one of the following: Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (before 4PM), Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (before 4PM).

Genie+ add on: Genie+ costs $15.98 per person, per day. You can add this on in advance or purchase them separately before 7am on the day you're going to the park. 

If this is your first Disney vacation you'll need to check out the dining plans that can be added to your Disney vacation package. My Disney planning services include helping your family select the best restaurants to enjoy! 

Quick Service Dining Plan: (2 quick-service meals, 2 snacks per person, per night of your stay & re-fillable at hotel drink mug) Beverages that are part of meal entitlements include non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, alcoholic beverages.

Disney Dining Plan: (1 quick-service meal, 1 table service meal, 2 snacks per person, per night of your stay & re-fillable at hotel drink mug) Beverages that are part of meal entitlements include non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, alcoholic beverages.

Deluxe Dining Plan:  (3 meals either quick-service OR table service meals, 2 snacks per person, per night of your stay & re-fillable at hotel drink mug) Beverages that are part of meal entitlements include non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, alcoholic beverages.

Restaurants Participating in the Disney Dining Plan: 

https://secure.cdn1.wdpromedia.com/dam/disney-world/dining/2019-DDP-Locations-V4.pdf

How to Determine if There is Value with the Disney Dining Plans for YOUR Family: https://tinyurl.com/DiningPlanValue

Whether it's your first Disney vacation or your 30th, I love the Memory Maker! You can add this to your Disney vacation package too. 

Memory Maker: Make your vacation unforgettable when you get in the picture with Memory Maker and enjoy unlimited downloads of PhotoPass, Character Dining and attraction photos. $169 before travel, $199 after travel begins. 

Travel Protection:   Through Disney, is non-refundable after 14 days. Can be added up until final payment. I don't recommend adding it until final payment. $82.50 per adult, $6.00 per child. https://media.disneywebcontent.com/staticfiles/dta-domestic/pdf/2018product/travelprotectionplan.pdf

Allianz - 3rd party protection, can be more cost effective and have higher coverage limits, recommended for guests who are flying. Use ACAAM #F208053 for agency pricing. Protection can be moved if travel dates move.