How to Choose a Hotel for your Walt Disney World Vacation

Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation is an exciting time. But it can also be overwhelming especially if you are a first time visitor. Choosing where to stay can be especially daunting if you have never been to Disney World or are unfamiliar with the hotels in the area. Below are a few pointers that will make choosing the right hotel for your family for your Walt Disney World Vacation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet connection
• computer
• information
• dates of trip
• budget
• know your needs

1. The first thing you need to do is decide when you are going. This will determine the rate and how busy the hotel will be. Research when you would like to go on such web sites as www.mousesavers.com or www.allearsnet.com. Both of these sites have information on the different Disney seasons and how much and how busy the hotel will be during that season.

2. Next you will need to know your budget. Decide how much you can afford to spend on a hotel a night. For example: if you can afford only $100 a night then you will need to look at off site hotels or the Disney Value hotels, as they are usually under $100. Visit www.disney.com and click on the travel section to find information about Disney world. This site constantly promotes deals that Disney World is offering to their guests. You can find hotel rates as low as $69 a night during certain seasons.

3. Once you know your dates and budget then you are ready to decide on a hotel. Use the above web sites to research your trip. You will most likely save more money if you buy a vacation package from www.disney.com, you can also take advantage of the promotions Disney has to offer as well. You can also research hotels that are off site, which means they are further away from the Disney World Parks. These hotels may have a low rate, but you may have to drive yourself to the parks where a parking fee will be charged. If you stay in a Disney World hotel then you receive several "perks" that in my opinion out way the lower rate. You will get transportation to all the Disney parks for free, extra magic hours--which are early morning and late evening hours when the parks are only open to you, and so much more. You also get a free parking pass to all the parks, if you decide to drive yourself. The Disney hotels are so much closer to the parks it only takes a few minutes to get there.

4. Use www.tripadvisor.com to read reviews of any hotels you may want to stay at. The reviews on the website are from real people who are very honest. This will also help you in your decision. The number of people you have in your party will also determine where you can stay, so take that into account as well.

5. Finally book your vacation and get ready to have some fun!

Tips & Warnings

• RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! I cannot stress this enough. You will get the best deal if you research all the information you can find and stay on top of Disney Deals. Even if you have already paid for your vacation you can still take advantage of a promotion if it fits into the date of your trip.
• only book a hotel reservation through reputable dealers.
• Keep a record of your reservation number and bring all appropriate documentation when checking in.

[almondspecial]

on 2/17/2009 Thank you this article have been added to my faves for future reference.5*****

[lynnhsmomof2]

on 2/2/2009 Both times in my adult life that I went to Disney, we stayed at Disney and did not regret it!!! If we go again, I'm sure we will stay at Disney again. Great tips! 5*

[MIHealthCoach]

on 2/2/2009 Great advice, call iDine before you go to make character meal reservations. 5 stars and a recommendation!

[brantsbabe]

on 1/3/2009 We want to go to Disney World soon. Thanks for the great advice.

[Kilogramm]

on 9/2/2008 Great list of resources, this will definitly come in handy in the next upcoming months!