Newbie..1st trip to Disney planning help!!

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Mom2x

Earning My Ears

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Mar 12, 2017

• Mar 12, 2017

• #1

So my husband, son and daughter are planning our first trip to Disney. We been to Orlando a few times but never to disney! We will be staying outside of Disney and renting a car. So excited but really don't know where to start in regards to all things Disney! So basically in need of all the dos and don'ts, what to purchase or not, reservations, etc. What are the magic bands? Ahhh so many questions! Lol

 

siskaren

DIS Veteran

Joined

Aug 8, 2007

• Mar 13, 2017

• #2

I would highly recommend getting this guide book:

https://www.amazon.com/************...sr=8-10&keywords=disney+world+guide+book+2017

 

Shellyred8

I'd rather be at Disney

Joined

Mar 17, 2016

• Mar 18, 2017

• #3

What time of the year are you going?

 

Dumbo7

Mouseketeer

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Dec 8, 2016

• Mar 18, 2017

• #4

How many days and what are the ages of your kids.

 

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Logan Maddera

Earning My Ears

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Mar 18, 2017

• Mar 18, 2017

• #5

OH man, you guys are going to LOVE it!

 

ActionComics25

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Mar 21, 2017

• Mar 27, 2017

• #6

That's so exciting! You guys are going to have a great time! I'd start checking out trip reports of families with kids in the same age group as your daughter. I'm always learning great tips from other peoples experience!

 

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RyanScott

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Mar 27, 2017

• Mar 27, 2017

• #7

I'd recommend at least 5 days, one float day that you can do whatever park you'd like (which means you'll need to have a park hopper for that one day). Night time shows are a must in my eyes! Depending on when you're going is depending on what you'll see at Magic Kingdom, you'll either see the all time favorite "Wishes" or the all new "Happily Ever After." Epcot has Illuminations, Hollywood Studios has Fantastmic and lastly-the newest show to hit WDW, Rivers of Light in Animal Kingdom.

Best of luck and have fun!

 

mdelano4

DIS Veteran

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Sep 10, 2007

• Mar 29, 2017

• #8

I would get the Birnbaum's Disney book.