Disney World Family Vacation Planning Guide
I stood in line at Avatar Flight of Passage the first time I went on the ride for so long that I watched the entire film while waiting. My family and I had camped out early, used every strategy we knew, and we still spent more time in that queue than we did on the actual attraction. But here’s the thing: I wouldn’t change that day, because it taught me something crucial about Disney World planning that most guides never address.
After 15+ years of family vacations at Walt Disney World, staying in resort after resort, experiencing Lightning Lane through its entire evolution from free FastPass paper tickets to today’s multi-pass system, and frankly, enduring some crowds and mishaps alongside magical moments, I’ve learned that Disney World success isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right things for your family.
I’m a travel agent with Mouse One Travel, and I book Disney World vacations for clients regularly. But I also live these vacations with my own family. I’ve stayed in on-property resorts, off-property Marriotts, and vacation rentals around Orlando. I’ve visited during Christmas chaos and discovered the magic of off-peak March travel before the crowds arrive. I’ve screamed on Tower of Terror with my kids, managed height anxieties on attractions some of us didn’t want to ride, and learned exactly what my family actually enjoys versus what we’re doing just because it’s Disney.
