2022 Disney World Planning Tips | How to Plan a Disney Vacation Story

2022 Disney World Planning Tips | How to Plan a Disney Vacation

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2022 or 2023? We know it’s stressful, but don’t worry, our Disney World Vacation Guide will give you all you need to know to get ready for your upcoming trip!

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This guide is especially great for beginners who have never been to Disney World or go rarely, but we also pack in a lot of good tips for regular guests too.

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How to Plan a Disney Vacation

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Organizing everything out for months ahead of time is a lot of work and a big pain, but it is vital if you want to have a successful trip.

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How Do I Start Planning a Trip to Disney World?

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We recommend to start planning as soon as possible, but at least one year before you plan to go.

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The ideal Disney World vacation is 7 days long. That allows for 2 travel days (arrival and departure), and 5 open days to visit the parks and have fun.

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It’s possible to visit Walt Disney World in only 3 or 4 days, but you will feel very rushed. You can make the highlights of each park, but you won’t really have time to do all the rides.

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For a family of 4, a Walt Disney World vacation in 2022 costs: $4,610.64, $5,260.74, or $7,785.64.

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