How to Plan a WDW Trip (6 steps)

The following process is the backbone of this site and explains my philosophy on planning a fantastic Disney World trip with the least stress and most fun.

Overview

Please start with the overview. You can view it in 2 different formats:

• Infographic – this graphic has been pinned thousands of times on Pinterest
• Video – same basic info as the infographic but in video form

The 6 step planning process

• Step 1: Pick a date – includes a chart showing the best times to visit Disney World
• Step 2: Choose where to stay – a table of all on-site Disney hotels is included and shows you price range, Yelp rating and transportation to/from all hotels
• Step 3: Make a daily plan – links to charts showing the best and worst parks to visit each day of your trip is included on this step
• Step 4: Pick dining options – includes a link to a restaurant search tool listing all 300+ Disney World dining options
• Step 5: Plan park touring – touring plans for all of the parks are listed on this step
• Step 6: Add extra magic – some ideas for adding special touches to your trip

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