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When Planning a vacation to Disney World<\/a>, travelers have 2 choices: to book their hotel, theme park tickets and other add-ons individually or to roll everything into a Walt Disney World vacation package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacation packages at Walt Disney World come in all sizes, designed to fit multiple travel styles and budgets. From packages with bundled ground transportation to all-inclusive deals<\/a>, you\u2019re bound to find a package to Walt Disney World<\/a> to make your trip both magical and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question many travelers ask is whether they need to book a Walt Disney World vacation package or if it\u2019s better to make reservations a la carte. To help you decide, we\u2019re breaking down the benefits of booking a package to Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Included in a Walt Disney World Vacation Package?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When booking a package to Walt Disney World, you are able to roll a number of vacation elements into a single price. For most people, this means bundling their tickets and resort hotel into a single cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the flexibility associated with a Walt Disney World vacation package means you can also include the cost of your ground transportation as well as other extras. To break it down, imagine that you want to book a 6-night stay at Port Orleans<\/a>, a Disney World moderate hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could book your hotel in one reservation and then separately purchase theme park tickets. Or, you could purchase both in a single transaction called a package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a Walt Disney World vacation package, you also have the added advantage of purchasing travel insurance, Disney\u2019s Memory Maker, a dining plan, transportation to and from the airport as well as magical extras, such as a round of golf. It\u2019s the most simple and convenient way to plan and reserve Disney World travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packages to Walt Disney World, What Are the Advantages?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As discussed, when purchasing a package to Walt Disney World, you\u2019re rolling all of the elements associated with your trip into a single transaction. This is beneficial for a number of reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fewer Up-Front Costs with a Walt Disney World Vacation Package<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to booking a Walt Disney World vacation package, you\u2019ll only be required to make a $200 deposit at the time of booking. Contrast this to a booking where you reserve your hotel and purchase your tickets separately. In this scenario, you’ll need to leave a deposit equivalent to one night’s stay. At many resorts, this is more than the $200 required to hold a package reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it’s time to purchase your tickets, you’ll need to pay for the total cost up front. In contrast, booking a Walt Disney World vacation package allows you to hold the reservation with a $200 deposit. You then have up until 30 days prior to arrival to pay the balance. This provides you with ample time to save or to even make payments<\/a> on your trip. Keep reading for more information on flexible payment plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, that while the $200 deposit will stand as an inititial down payment for most package elements, you will be asked to pay in full for any extras at the time of booking, such as travel insurance and Memory Maker<\/a>. However, this would be true whether you booked these services separately or include them in your package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren\u2019t ready to pay for extra add-ons to your package to Walt Disney World at the time of purchase, you can always add them later by contacting your Disney World travel agent<\/a>. The same holds true if you simply decide later on that you want to add Memory Maker, ground transportation or other value-added benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Package to Walt Disney World Offers Payment Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All Walt Disney World vacation packages must be paid in full 30 days before your arrival date. However, if you\u2019re on a budget or prefer to make regular payments, you can easily set up a payment plan <\/a>by booking your vacation through a travel agent specializing in Disney World vacations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your travel agent can set up a personalized payment plan, according to your needs, whether it be weekly, biweekly, monthly or whatever you choose. For guests booking reservations into the next year, a payment plan provides a nice runway for spreading out the cost and helping families afford a trip to Disney World easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexible Cancellation Policies with Package Convenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Packages to Walt Disney World come with flexible cancellation and change policies. Guests may cancel up to 30 days before arrival and receive a refund of all monies paid, minus any non-refundable portions of a travel protection policy or other third-party charges where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to cancel your Walt Disney World vacation package between 2 and 29 days before your arrival, you will be credited any monies paid (minus any non-refundable portions of a travel protection policy or other third-party charges where applicable) less the $200 deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walt Disney World Vacation Package Easy Change Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning a Disney World vacation can be a complex endeavor. Many guests book months in advance to secure special discounts or resorts for certain dates. So, what happens if plans change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a package to Walt Disney World, you\u2019re able to make changes up to 30 days before arrival. This includes swapping out a guest who can\u2019t make it with another traveler (as long as it is not the lead guest), changing travel dates, and selecting new accommodations or party size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, if any change results in a higher cost to your travel arrangements, you will be responsible for the additional charges, but you will not be required to pay a change fee. Likewise, if the changes result in a decrease in package cost, you will receive a refund of any monies already paid that result in an overage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For changes made 30 days or less prior to arrival, there is a $50 change fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking a Walt Disney World vacation package also allows you to cancel and receive a refund on the cost of your theme park tickets, according to the terms above. Tickets purchased separately are non-refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When thinking about cancelations, keep in mind that many changes require a call to Disney World Travel. That means waiting on hold for the next available representative. To streamline their package purchase, many Disney World guests book through a Disney vacation planner or travel agent specializing in Disney vacations. That way, if changes are needed, your vacation planner can make these for you with far less hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Receive a Free No Obligation Walt Disney World Vacation Package Quote<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve teamed up with Mickey World Travel <\/a>as a Connecticut-based travel agent to bring our expertise in Disney World travel planning to your next vacation. Request a free, no obligation package quote, and let us help you plan your Disney World adventure! You won\u2019t pay more, but the value you\u2019ll receive is priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to Book Your Disney Vacation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let us help! Free vacation planning included with every Disney vacation booking. You’ll never pay more booking with a travel agent like us, but the added insight you’ll receive could be invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us for a quote today. Click here<\/a> to be taken to our quote form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Easy Setup of Your My Disney Experience Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a Walt Disney World vacation package, it\u2019s easy to set up a My Disney Experience account<\/a> or add your vacation to an existing one. Simply enter your reservation confirmation number and link the tickets<\/a> associated with your package to the appropriate members of your party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you book extras, such as Memory Maker<\/a>, these will also automatically sync with your account once you add your confirmation number, meaning all of your precious photos taken on rides or with PhotoPass photographers, will appear in your My Disney Experience account for download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walt Disney World Vacation Packages Include Magical Extras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When booking a Walt Disney World vacation package that includes a Disney owned resort hotel, you’ll receive Magical Extras that aren’t available with a la carte bookings. If you book a Disney World vacation package, you’ll receive the following Magical Extras*:<\/p>\n\n\n\n