My brain's just boggled lol

[Tina0109]

well i thought i would join and start planning our 2011 trip to WDW. I alway's wanted to go for our first trip before ds turns 10 so next ear it is
There's so much info on here and so much i just dont know i think i will be asking lots of questions in the coming year. Sorry.
Do we camp? Do we oh my the list of things to think about just sends my brain into fits Oh well i guess this is all part of the fun of planning our first trip.

 

[hockey mom]

Welcome

There is alot of info to absorb here but the best advice I can give you is do not try to accomplish everything in one trip.

Happy planning

 

[Ted in Halifax]

When in 2011 do you think you will go? Wouldn't recommend camping in January or even early February.

 

[dis_guy]

The great thing is that you've started your planning good and early.

Get a binder to keep all of your "stuff" in. Check the creative forums- people there have printable graphics for planning pages, binder dividers, etc.

Keep everything in one place and start checking airfares and learn the timing of deals such as free dining to get a handle on the Disney World pulse.

I've learned to enjoy the process, since it certainly lasts longer than the vacation!

Keep an eye on a return date too, since as a PP stated, you won't do it all in one trip. Our first trip was very much a "deer in the headlights" experience since the volume of stuff there is quite intimidating. On our second visit we were very much at home and applied all we learned since the first one to greatly increase what we could get done.

Have fun!

 

[Tina0109]

Thanks for making me feel welcome
I decide to order the free planning dvd package as i think this will help me out, i have narrowed down some of the things i want (eg i think it will be worth it to get the park hopper passes) but it will be a long process lol.I am also going to pick up a brochure or two from our travel agent then at least i will understand a few things. maybe!

 

[dis_guy]

Thanks for making me feel welcome
I decide to order the free planning dvd package as i think this will help me out, i have narrowed down some of the things i want (eg i think it will be worth it to get the park hopper passes) but it will be a long process lol.I am also going to pick up a brochure or two from our travel agent then at least i will understand a few things. maybe!

I see you are in Alberta, too. I assume you'll be flying from Calgary? Because our travel days are quite long we never get park passes for the days we travel on, just for the full days we are there for. It can save you a few dollars. I know people who do a room-only reservation for their first day and even last day so they don't end up with meal plan meals they can't use. Lots to think about, for sure. I'd recommend "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" as a basic planning resource as well as these boards.

 

[Tina0109]

Good idea thanks, we are down in the pass so a good 2 - 2.5 hrs to the airport before we even think of checking in. And i am going to buy a folder today anything i definatly want to do i will write in and highlight and the rest i will try and file in a certain order.
the only problem i have now lol is that i have to limit myself to how long i spend in this forum. waay too addicting

 

[YukiPhnx]

If you're looking for a Disney travel agent, I highly recommend Jan Pepe from Mouse Fan Travels.

I've been planning my trip with her and she has been extremely helpful. It's great not having to pay a fee and have her do all the calling with WDW. She's been able to answer all my questions and have made my planning extremely hassle-free.

If you haven't already discovered it, Allears.net and Mousesavers.com are wonderful places to help you get all the information you need.