How to Book Disney Hotels

Staying in Disney hotels puts you closer to the Disney property attractions.

A Disney vacation can be the much-needed fun and relaxation for an individual, couple or entire family. However, the adventure and activity of a Disney trip comes with a price tag, and knowing how to book Disney hotels is just as important as booking flights, making meal reservations and buying your park tickets. With your hotel dates planned and booked, you can build the rest of your trip around your secured lodging.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet connection
• Credit card
• Debit card

Instructions

1. Look over Disney's website for the property you will be visiting. The hotels are rated by price, from value to moderate to deluxe. Select a few hotels, and view the prices for the dates of your trip and the number of guests in the traveling party.

2. Decide on the hotel where you want to stay based on the price, amenities, pools and any added benefits, including late-hour access to a specific park or a cafeteria in walking distance to the hotel for breakfasts or dinners.

3. Consult your preferred online travel providers, such as AAA or Orbitz, or visit your neighborhood travel agent to compare the prices of the Disney website for the exact hotel, dates and number of guests you need .Some providers might offer deeper discounts when you package your park tickets, airfare or meal plans.

4. Settle on one travel provider, and make your purchase. Pay by credit or debit card, and print any order-confirmation receipts to confirm your booking. Store these confirmation receipts in a safe place, and plan to take them on your trip.

5. Call a week later to confirm your purchase with Disney or the travel agent to make sure nothing has been entered incorrectly. Confirm again a week before you leave to double-check that your hotel booking has not been disrupted.

Tips & Warnings

• It is not unusual to book your vacation (hotel, flights, meals, tickets) at least six months in advance, if not more. Even six months out, you might not be able to secure the number of rooms or length of stay you desire if it is the peak travel season.

• Some employers may offer travel discounts as a benefit. Consult your human resources department to see if you are eligible.

References

• "Plan Your Walt Disney World Vacation In No Time"; Doug Ingersoll; 2005
• WaltDisneyWorld: Accommodations
• Disneyland: Disneyland Resort Hotels

Resources

• Intercot
• Magical Journeys
• Orbitz.com: Disney vacations and cruises