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Don't Make These Disney Mistakes

Updated: Jan 31, 2020

Here is your guide to beat the the top 7 mistakes guest make on a Disney World vacation:



Mistake #1 - Pay Rack Rate

The best discounts are not the ones that Disney tells you about or are easily found on

Disney’s website. The mouse is in the business to make money, so they do not

promote the discounts. You have to search for the deals or ask Disney Reservations for

the specific discount, when you call their reservations department. This could cost you

hundreds to thousands of dollars.


Our agents know about the discounts, before they are released to the general public.

We always price our guests best discount. You do not have to ask, we always price the

best discount first.


We also know which discounts are the best ones for our guests. One discount for a

party of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3 & 6) may not be the best deal for a party of 2

adults and 2 children (ages 12 & 16). Plus, if Disney offers a discount (even after you

are booked) we will update your reservation for you. This is just one of our free

services.


Mistake #2 - Choosing the Wrong Resort

With over twenty resorts, it is hard to pick the best resort for your budget and your

family. How do you know that you picked the best resort for your trip?

A family with young children booked their 3rd visit to Disney World with their local AAA

office. They chose Disney’s Pop Century Resort, because because it was a fun theme

and it fit their budget. However, they did not have the “insider guidance” and found out

the hard way that Disney’s Pop Century Resort was not the best choice for their Disney


World vacation. When they arrived to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, they found out that

Epcot was hosting a cheerleading competition and a lot of the teams were staying at the

same resort. The resort was really loud with teens cheering and screaming during their

vacation, making it stressful on the parents and kids.


Our agents know the peak seasons to visit the Disney Resorts, special events at the

parks, and groups coming into Orlando that may affect their experience. Not only do we

know the best resorts for each family, but we also have that “insider guidance” to make

sure your vacation is enjoyable.


Mistake #3 - Treating Disney Like a Typical Vacation

Most vacations involve booking a hotel and airfare. The rest of your trip is kinda

“winging it”. However, when it comes to a Disney World vacation you do have some

pre-planning. Just take a look at the number of Disney World vacation planning books

at your local library. You need to plan your Disney World vacation or at least least our

agents help plan it for you.


Our agents are ready to help you with these details with weekly MousePerks - magic in

your in box, itinerary planning, dining suggestions, dining reservations and much more.

You do not want to show up at Disney World and miss your daughter’s favorite Disney

Character.


Mistake #4 - Budget During your Disney World Vacation

Many guests book a Disney World package and forget to budget the extras during their

vacation. Purchasing a brownie is $2.50 and a Coca-Cola is another $2.59. That can

add up quickly! Not to mention that a lot of the rides empty into a gift shop. You know

kids are going to want to shop in every gift shop!


Our agents help you plan your budget during your vacation, along with tips and tricks to

help you save additional money during your visit with Mickey Mouse. You also receive

the Orlando Magicard with your package booking. The Orlando Magicard is a card with

hundreds of additional discounts on restaurants, shopping, attractions, and recreation

during your vacation. This is a special perk, just for our guests.


Mistake #5 - Dining Reservations

Many guests do not book any restaurant reservations, before they arrive to Disney

World. This can cost you a lot of time during your vacation and additional costs. Not to

mention any disappointment. The sit down restaurants do usually book up prior to

arrival, especially the more popular restaurants like Character Dining and Dinner

Shows. If you do not make any reservations, you may miss out on dining with Mickey

Mouse or end up at the less popular restaurants. Even worse, you may not use all of

your Disney Dining Plan credits costing you money.


Our agents make suggestions of the best restaurants at Disney World, based on your

family. We will even book the restaurant reservations for you, including the super

popular Be Our Guest or Cinderella’s Royal Table restaurants at 7 AM on the 180 day

mark! Our agents are here to make sure you save time and money during your Disney

World vacation.


Mistake #6 - Seeing Everything

Many guests plan every second of a Disney World vacation. Remember, this is a

vacation and you do want to spend some time relaxing! There is so much to do at

Disney World, you could spend months at Disney and still not see and do everything.

Our agents will help you pick out the best of the best at Disney World for your family.

Plus, we will help you plan your itinerary, so you maximize the tips to save you time and

beat the lines and crowds. Plus, we will help you include some time to relax.


Mistake #7 - FastPass+

This is one of my favorite free services at Disney World, but a lot of guests still do not

know about FastPass+ and how it works.


Our agents walk you through the process, so you can maximize your time at the Disney

Theme Parks and spend more time playing than waiting in lines!

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