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When planning a Disneyworld Orlando Vacation, there are five main questions that always come up. I have listed them below along with my opinions.

What is the best time of the year to visit Disneyworld Orlando?

The best time to tour Disneyworld-Orlando is when the weather is moderate and the crowds manageable. That means October, November ,December, January, February, March, and April (excluding holidays).

September, after Labor Day Weekend until the week before Thanksgiving, is a great time to visit Disney world. Low crowds and great weather.

My family's favorite time is the week after Thanksgiving until the week before Christmas. The weather is great (though it can be a little chilly), crowds are reasonable, and everywhere is decorated for the holidays.

See below for current weather conditions in Orlando.



We never go to Disneyworld Orlando on or around holidays (Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas etc.) as the crowds are huge and we don't feel that we get value for money.

However, if traveling as a family your choice of vacation times may be limited by school and work schedules. If this is the case, don't despair just make sure you have park hopper passes so you can move freely from park to park. And be prepared to be flexible!

Where should we stay?

Is it best to stay at an official Disney world Orlando Resort or somewhere outside Disney property? In my opinion, if a Disney hotel on property fits your budget, it is much the best choice. You have access to all of Disney's transportation (monorail, boats, and buses) and you also have access to early entry (mornings) and extra hours( evenings) at selected parks and other perks (not available to those staying elsewhere.)

There are now many different choices and price ranges at on property hotels, everything from Deluxe to Value. They are all themed and are almost like little theme parks themselves. My family stays at Disney hotels (the Polynesian is our favorite) whenever possible, although we do sometimes stay off property.

Do we need to rent a car?

This depends a lot on where you intend to stay. Are you going to stay on Disney property or at an off site hotel? If you stay at a Disney Resort a car is not essential as Disney world transportation is free and works very well. However, some locations are better served than others.

If you choose an offsite hotel, I would definitely recommend a rental car. As access to Disneyworld Transportation will be limited and relying on hotel shuttles can be a real pain! Some are free, some are not. Many make multiple stops and are often overwhelmed at busy periods such as park opening and closing times.

Which Disney Ticket is right for our vacation?

There is no easy answer to this question. Disney offers many different options, from one-day one park tickets to multiple-day multiple park hopper passes. For more in depth information check the Disney ticket section of this guide.

Which park should we see first?

Whether this is your first time at Disneyworld Orlando or your 100th, the most important decision you will make is at which themepark or theme parks do you plan to spend most of your time? Why is this so important? Because it will affect every other decision you will make. Read on to find out why.

I recommend that you study the themeparks section of this Disney world Orlando guide to familiarize yourself with what each park has to offer. Things to consider are the age range of your party and are thrill rides important? How much walking can you do in one day without a break? Which parades, shows and fireworks do you want to see? Will you be taking breaks away from the park and returning later the same day.?

It is important to know these things as they will have a big affect on where you choose to stay and whether you will need to rent a car. When my family and I are planning a vacation to Disneyworld Orlando we always start our decision making with where we will be spending most of our time. Then we decide on where we will stay, bearing in mind all the transportation options for each location we are considering.

Why? Because we have learned from past experience that we don't want to be spending a large chunk of our time sitting in the car in Orlando traffic jams miles from our destination. This is especially important late at night after a long day in the parks! Or when needing to get an early start.

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