Disney World Vacation Package

If you are thinking of going to Disney World, consider purchasing a Disney World vacation package. It may not save you money, but it can save you the hassle of booking each trip component separately.

Should you Choose a Package?

A package can be convenient, but it may not save you money. For example, if you are a AAA member, you may not get that discount when booking a package. Sometimes special offers are available, often during the non-peak season. The specials often require a coupon code, which can be found online. A good place to start looking is at MouseSavers.com.

In the past, hotel rates were based on seasons and the rate per night was constant. This is no longer how it works. The rate per night will vary, with Friday and Saturday nights costing more than other nights.

Disney World Vacation Package Options

There are many travel Web sites that offer vacation packages.

Disney World Home Page

The best place to start your search for a Disney World vacation package is the park itself. Go to the Disney World homepage and look for the “Price Your Dream Vacation” area.

Choose vacation packages and then select your travel dates and the number of adults and children.

You are then shown the resort hotels that are available for your travel dates. Narrow your search results by choosing to see only certain hotel and room types. Having so many choices can be overwhelming, so consider establishing your price range before you start viewing the hotels. For more information about each resort, either take the virtual tour or view the resort Web site. To narrow down your choice, use the compare resorts tool.

Once availability for the resort of your choice is confirmed, you can then choose additional package options.

Your initial package price includes the hotel, park tickets for each day of your stay and the most basic meal plan. The park tickets can’t be changed, but you can update the meal plan and select a flight and ground transportation options.

For air travel, you are able to narrow the search to certain carriers if you prefer. You are not required to book air travel through Disney’s Web site, so keep this mind, especially if you are able to get a good price elsewhere.

Overall, booking a Disney World vacation package through Disney is an easy-to-use option.

Orlando Vacation.com

Orlando Vacation.com is a nice alternative to Disney packages, especially if you want a cheaper vacation. Instead of booking one of the expensive Disney World resort hotels, you are able to book third-party hotels.

Start off by selecting the number of adults and children and then the number of hotel rooms you need. Then select your arrival date and the number of nights you plan to stay. Note that the site only allows you to choose up to eight nights. If you need more, you should book elsewhere.

You are then presented with a list of hotels. Each hotel has some basic information about it and additional details and pictures are just a click away. There is actually more information listed here than on the Disney World Web site.

Before you book your trip, be sure to select the number and type of park tickets you want. Once again, the level of detail about the park tickets is greater than what is provided on Disney’s Web site.

Conclusion

A Disney World vacation package can definitely make booking your trip very quick and easy. If you want greater control over your choices, consider booking each component separately. You can use the package web sites as a starting point in your Disney World research.