Before the Disney Vacation
Choose the dates you plan to be at the Disney Resort.
Decide on how long you want to be at the Disney Resort.
When traveling with toddlers or babies, be sure to plan rest periods into your days, and figure your length of stay with breaks in mind.
Select your preferred hotel.
Take the time to go over our Walt Disney packing tips.
Go online to make your hotel or package reservations.
Make car rental reservations if needed.
Set up a tentative dining schedule for character meals and other Disney restaurants.
Confirm reservations.
Plan a budget ahead of time and bring credit cards, cash or traveler's checks.
Check the weather forecast before you leave and make sure you pack for the weather.
The night before leaving, pack suitcases and carry on bags if flying.
Get a map of each theme park.
Plan your day accordingly and prioritize the things you want to see most.
Things to Pack
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
Pack a variety of clothes depending on the season.
Pack a good pair of sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat.
Bring a fanny pack for each of you, or backpacks.
Make sure you have all documents needed for travel: airline tickets, picture ID's etc.
If you have young children and a stroller is part of your park plans, consider bringing one from home.
Take your guidebooks and any notes that you have taken
Bring rain ponchos.

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