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FREE Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation

Welcome to your one-stop shop for planning the ultimate Disney World vacation! Our comprehensive timeline ensures that everything you need is accessible from a single main page, eliminating the frustration of having to hop between Google searches and multiple sources. From ticket information to dining reservations, we’ve got you covered every step of the way, ready to make your magical trip a seamless experience! Happy planning, everyone!

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9-12+ Months Out

  • Download Your FREE Disney Planning Countdown Checklist!

  • Best Times To Go To Disney World

  • Budgeting for Your Walt Disney World Vacation

  • Research On-Site & Off-Site Accommodations

  • Navigating Refund Policies and Travel Insurance

  • Getting Started with the My Disney Experience App

3-9 Months Out

  • Traveling TO Disney World

  • Learn About the Walt Disney World Transportation System

  • Purchase Park Tickets

  • Research Dining

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60 Days Out

  • Check Theme Park Hours

  • Make Dining Reservations

  • Book Special Experiences

30-60 Days Out

  • Create Park Plans

  • Order MagicBands

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  • Make Final Payments

  • Start Packing

  • Confirm Theme Park Hours

1 Week Out

  • Purchase Lightning Lanes

  • Confirm Transportation Plans​

  • Finish Packing!

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Departure Day

  • Learn all about all the different types of Lightning Lane passes

  • When should you purchase Lightning Lanes?

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