I want to go on a family Vacation but don’t know where to go! Part 1 (Tips from a seasoned travel parent)

Planning your vacation is both exciting and frustrating.  Where do I want to go? When should I go? Will it be too expensive?  Is it safe? Will my preteen and my teenager have enough to do?  Will I get rest and down time?   These are but a few of the questions that cause a bit of anxiety during the planning process.    I have decided to write a series of blogs to give you some ideas and reduce that anxiety. 

Walt Disney World Florida

Let’s face it, I am a Disney enthusiast.   If you know me, you know this to be a fact.  But you may not know why?  To me it’s all about the quality and entertainment.    When I travel with the family I want the kids to be entertained.   We are not the type of family that can spend every day on a sandy beach sun-bathing and building sand castles.  That may be good for one afternoon, but not for a week-long vacation.  I like to plan my vacations where every day we have a bit of entertainment as well as a bit of downtime.    Disney is great for that and caters to all ages. I like to think that Disney got their ideas for “My Disney Experience” from me or at least from visitors like me who would plan their trips well ahead of time and give it a bit of thought to what they would be doing.  I like to make sure we visit all the parks but also make sure we have R&R time at the Hotel and Pools.  

When you stay at a Disney resort you can be assured that everything is being done to make your experience memorable.   This is what they do and how they train their cast members, yes cast member because every employee from the people in the character suites to the bus drivers are all cast members and are aware that their jobs are to make your vacations a special vacation. 

Where to Go:  WDW Florida

When to Go:  The best times are in the Spring and Fall when the crowds are smaller. My favorite time is between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the parks and hotels are decorated in preparation for the Holidays.   If this is your first visit, I would avoid the peak of the summer.  Once you are familiar with the parks you can navigate better when the parks are more crowded.

Where to Stay:  Definitely on Disney Property.   There are a number of price ranges to choose from.   With younger Kids (under 10) I would stay at one of the Magic Kingdom resorts either the Polynesian or the Contemporary and I really like the Wilderness lodge.  With older kids I would stay at one of the Epcot or Downtown Disney Resorts.   I love Port Orleans and my favorite is the Boardwalk.    For a lower budget the value resorts near the Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs are great, just keep in mind they are a little further from the other parks and therefore a longer bus ride.

If you want to go to Disney give me a call, I have been trained as a Disney Travel agent and can help you with your planning.   The best part is that my services will not add any cost to your trip. 

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