My Mom's First Trip Ever!!! Help

[bianey11]

Hi,
We're from South Texas My mom was born in and works in Mexico and has never traveled outside of Texas. I a planning a trip for the two of us to DW for next october and am really excited. I want her to have a magical and fun time. SHe's afraid of traveling so I want it to make it the best I can for her. Does anyone have any suggestions, recommendations, advice. I would really appreciate it.

Thanks so much
Orchid

PS this is my first time to WDW, I went to Disneyland a few years back.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

You will be able to find plenty of information here on the boards. I personally like to get everyones opinions then compare all the resorts, what they have to offer, and their prices. I would say the best place to start would be deciding what your budget is going to be then go from there.

 

[The Hendies]

You are a wonderful daughter!! I love to travel, but just the same, I always bring a picture of the family with me when I travel. It happens to be a Photopass pic from Animal Kingdom from our 2006 trip! But, having a few familiar things from home make any hotel room/resort room feel more like home. Are yu traveling by car or flying? The key is lots of planning with lots of flexibility built in! Have a magical vacation.

 

[tiggerfan1]

to the DIS boards!!!

Like one of the previous posters said, there is a lot of information here on the DIS. You can find a lot of general WDW info and tips on the Theme Park Attractions and Strategies forum and the Disney Tips forum. Take care and happy trip planning!

 

[goodmorningirl]

My mom and I did a mother/daughter trip last December around Christmas. I couldn't finish all my trip report and now I don't know how to start it again but some of it is done in my signature. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have

 

[HonnyDipp]

to DIS!! You will find plenty of good information on these boards. I'm going to WDW with my folks next week. They have never been to Florida, so I have been trying to get them psyched. I have found that videos of the rides on youtube have been a good tool in getting them ready. Happy planning!

 

[Metro West]

 

[bianey11]

Thanks for the support. I've been reading as much as I can on thsi site to try to figure out what we should do. We're flying, my mom has never flown before so it's an extra fear for her, but I know it will be worth it. Disney is just so magical.

I'm so excited

 

[Rylee]

Hi,
We're from South Texas My mom was born in and works in Mexico and has never traveled outside of Texas. I a planning a trip for the two of us to DW for next october and am really excited. I want her to have a magical and fun time. SHe's afraid of traveling so I want it to make it the best I can for her. Does anyone have any suggestions, recommendations, advice. I would really appreciate it.

Thanks so much
Orchid

PS this is my first time to WDW, I went to Disneyland a few years back.

Hi

If your mom is a nervous traveler, try to do as much advance planning as possible, to help the trip run smoothly. Honestly, I think staying on-site at a Disney Resort, is the least stressful way to see Disney World.

I suggest booking a flight to MCO and using Disney's Magical Express, their free shuttle service right to your resort, they'll even get your bags for you. (Also offers return service to the airport. Plus with certain airlines, you can do airline check-in right at your Disney resort.) No need to rent a car, use Disney transportation around the World... no direction or traffic stress.

Decide what you want to spend and chose your resort. Read about the resorts, here and at the allears site. Also, check the mousesavers site for discounts to become available. All the resorts are great! We have stayed at Values, Moderates, and Deluxe and have enjoyed all of them. Just pick a theme you and your mom would enjoy.

If you want to dine/experience some of WDW Table Service (TS) meals, you'll need to make Advance Dining Reservations (ADR). Read menus here at at the allears site. We like to have a Table Service meal per day, and grab Counter Service (CS) for our other meals. A few of our favorites, (we book some for the food and some for the atmosphere or fun)... Teppan Edo in Japan in Epcot, Kona Cafe @ the Poly, Coral Reef in Epcot (one entire wall is an aquarium), The Si-Fi Dine In in DHS (sit in cars at the drive-in movies), Le Cellier in Cananda in Epcot, Boma @ AK Lodge, and we always do at least one character meal... (love Chef Mickey's breakfast @ the contemporary Resort.) Dining at other resorts is a great way to check them out (for future trips. ) And don't forget about the Downtown Disney Restaurants.

Consider returning to your resort for a mid-day break or swim.


Have fun planning.

 

[ChaosControl]

Definitely check out these boards, but also, since you have a while before you go, read one of the many books about Disney. You can take a book with you and read it at your leisure.