your best Disney decision

[roselark]

Best thing we ever did was buy DVC. My only regret was not buying more points right from the start!

 

[disneyseniors]

The best decision we made was to try something new each trip. We always hit our old favorites and hurry on past the attractions we think we won't like. We started making a point to check one out a trip (in each park) and have found out that they are well worth the stop and we are glad we did it. Opened up a whole new world to us

 

[LoverDisney]

I would have to say becoming a DVC member was a good decision.

 

[yeheyprincex2]

RD, and taking a break during the day. My DH loves the commando style of touring but now that we have kids he's forced to take a break and he now appreciates them.

We also enjoy staying late in the parks. some of our best times on our last trip where when we stayed late (12pm closing). It really does feel a little more magical with all the lights in an uncrowded park.

 

[hicksnichols]

Not skipping attractions that we thought would be dull.

 

[mchelle77]

My daughter's first trip, we downgraded from a moderate to a value resort to be able to go to WDW for 10 days rather than the 8 we had planned.

 

[Nancyg56]

I would say deciding on a whim (because it wasn't much more/night) to choose Club Level the first time our whole family went 6 years ago. It was perfect for us, especially when we were there with my older parents. Have been back twice since and done club again both times.

That was my first thought when i saw the question. Our first family trip back to WDW was when my DGD was 4, and we were not sure how she would react to the parks, the characters, or just the trip in general. We also were planing when WDR's were 90 days out and CRT was still one dining credit, and there were all kinds of horror stories about securing this one (a must for us that trip) WE decided to bite the bullet and book CL for both of our rooms, and never looked back! My poor DH, who was suffering sticker shock that started when we told him the cost of AKL CL Savannah view, and continued for the first few days of the trip until we reminded him the cost of NYC meals and lodging, told me that this was the best money we ever spent.

WE do not book CL every trip, but we do decide what kind of vacation we are planning and what our preplanning needs will be , as well as how we want to tour. CL is sometimes worth the cost even before we get to the resort and the stay is a bonus! LOL!

Making WDW a family tradition when our children were small. We tried to go once a year and even now that they are almost grown, it feels like HOME to them even if we don't go as often.

Yes! After that first trip with our DGD, my DH promised me that his goal was to ensure our precious Kady was able to visit WDW at least once a year, if not twice, until SHE was ready to slow down. And he made good on that promise! My DD and DSIL love WDW, so they were on board, and I sure never refuse a trip, so it was a great plan. WE are now introducing our DGD's of our hearts to WDW in August, and I can see my DH making sure these two Princesses get to go every year if they want and their Mom agrees. WE have named our trip 'Ohana, and the girls know that 'Ohana means Family, and Family means no one gets let behind or forgotten. They have never questioned that even though we are not bonded by blood we are family, but this is the first time their Mom agreed to come even though her funds could not cover the cost, because we are , you know.....Family!

 

[dsdeleon]

Before I went back as an adult with my kids, I studied the Unofficial Guide and followed the touring plans.

 

[ArwenMarie]

The best decision we made was to try something new each trip. We always hit our old favorites and hurry on past the attractions we think we won't like. We started making a point to check one out a trip (in each park) and have found out that they are well worth the stop and we are glad we did it. Opened up a whole new world to us

Yes we try to do this too. Like we hadn't gone to Tom Sawyers Island so we made a point of making time for that and it was awesome. Things like that.

 

[godders]

Leaving the family at home and going solo!

 

[disneyseniors]

Yes we try to do this too. Like we hadn't gone to Tom Sawyers Island so we made a point of making time for that and it was awesome. Things like that.

Yes, ArwenMarie, we have Tom Sawyers Island on our list for this November. Can't believe we've never been there!!!!

 

[nooneshome]

Getting APs and staying at POP. We had seven wonderful trips using two sets of APs. That was some power Disney times

 

[RustManFan]

finding a favorite resort and staying there from now on! (POR) we are traditionalists!!

 

[robinb]

Buying into DVC. We would never have gone to WDW as many times or any of the foreign Disney parks if we hadn't had a big cup of the Disney Koolaid right after our first WDW trip.

 

[nooneshome]

And leaving DS at home!!! Once he hit his teen years he became less interested in WDW.

 

[disneyfanforlife68]

Going to Disney in 1992 pre kids started an addiction that led to ownership and a classics collection addiction. I have tons of green boxes. Always the best presents.

 

[Library Lady]

Staying at POFQ the last time we went. It is now our resort of choice for future visits!

 

[Boopuff]

Staying onsite, taking things really, really slow - our motto "always leave something for next time!"

 

[calverts3]

Making sure we experienced all we could our first trip. Map and Sharpie in hand. Marked it off as we went. Everything at Disney is an experience even if it is not most popular. Also, dining plan was worth it all. Cried every time my daughters eyes lite up at the princesses. Watching her watch them was magical!

 

[Stefecatzz]

Staying onsite, taking things really, really slow - our motto "always leave something for next time!"

This is one of the things I had to force myself to do after a while of being a passholder. For the most part, the rides will still be there next time & by taking my time, I notice all the small details I never did before & am always discovering new ones with each visit.

And I have no regrets about choosing to go solo. Every now & then it feels great to have the freedom to do or not do what I want. I still enjoy the planning aspect of the trip but know & accept that even though the effort & thought was put into the plan, it may change last minute accordingly for whatever reason.

Staying on property is another decision I made that works well for me & Not using my car. The drive to get there is about 3 hours & I really love just being able to park the car to check in & not seeing it until check out for my short trips.

All this talk on here about buying into DVC is making me want to finally try a rental site! Hhmmm..

As far as one of the worst decisions I've made, the QS DDP was a waste of money for me, since I normally do not eat dessert & always get an ice water as my drink. I do like the regular DDP but the QS was a once & done thing for me.