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Neil Maslen Travel Counsellors

How to make the most out of a Disney holiday

Neil Maslen from Travel Counsellors speaks about the range of Disney holidays and how to book the most value-for-money break.

One of the most iconic family trips is Disneyworld ? and it?s hugely enjoyable to give my customers hints and tips on how to make the most of this bucket list destination.

I?m lucky enough to have experienced most types of Disney holiday ? I?ve stayed in a Disney resort, a hotel on International Drive and an apartment ? but in my opinion, nothing beats the full Disney experience. To make the most of it, I always advise my customers that it?s worth getting as organised as possible.

One huge benefit of forward planning is taking advantage of the Disney dining plan offer which can save hundreds of pounds. I always advise my customers to upgrade to the dining plan, not only so that they can enjoy quicker service, but also the value for money this brings is outstanding. I mentioned in a previous column that we have a family of five to feed, so I always reassure my customers I?m definitely speaking from experience!

Staying at Disney resorts allows you to prebook restaurants 190 days in advance. Many first-time Disney visitors ask if this is absolutely necessary, so I always mention Be Our Guest restaurant at Magic Kingdom, Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot and The Boathouse waterfront dining experience at Disney Springs as good examples of the requirement to book.

The Disney Ultimate ticket will pay for itself by day four. There are added benefits like ?magic? hours, park hopping and fast passes that add to it?s value. Disney guests can also pre-book fast passes 60 days in advance, which means my customers can enjoy all the big rides like ?Avatar Flight of Passage?, ?Snow White? and ?Expedition Everest?.

While planning your days away can seem like a military exercise, it?s essential to make the most of the Disney experience. It?s a magical opportunity for all the family, and melts even the most cynical of dad?s hearts. As Walt once said: ?It?s kind of fun to do the impossible!?

 



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