Understanding Disney Magic Your Way Vacation Packages: What You Need to Know

Magic Your Way Vacation Packages for Walt Disney World may seem overwhelming at times, especially for those that haven’t booked a lot of vacations with Disney. There are so many options and so many different features that it is usually a great idea to do your homework and learn what all is out there and the pros and cons of various add-ons. Here is a helpful guide to help you understand Magic Your Way Vacation Packages:

9 – What makes your stay a vacation package?

A vacation package is considered to be an overnight stay at a Disney resort with a park ticket purchase. There is no minimum on the number of nights that a package stay has to be, but the packages do not exceed ten days. So you would first select your resort, then choose the type of ticket purchase that you want to make. Ticket options include one-day passes, multi-day passes (these get cheaper the longer you stay), park hopper options and water parks, and more options that get you additional access around the resort.

8 – How to book.

There are a few ways that you can book your package. You can book online on your own. You make your selections online, add your party and pay your $200 deposit to hold your vacation. The remaining balance will be due 30 days before your vacation. If you aren’t comfortable booking online, you can also call in and speak to a Disney reservation agent who will walk you through booking your vacation and handle everything for you. A third option is to use an authorized Disney Travel Agent. These are travel agents that specialize in Disney vacations. There is no charge for using their service, but they will help handle every aspect of our vacation and give you a lot of great advice. They will also help ensure that you get the lowest price and apply any promotions that come up after your vacation has been booked. If you want everything handled for you, utilizing a travel agent can be a great bargain, especially since Disney pays for their commission fees!

We highly recommend booking with an Authorized Disney Travel Agency to ensure you are well taken care of and get all the discounts available to you. For more details and to help book your vacation, call our travel partners Magical Vacation Planners at (407) 442-0227. You can also get a no-obligation, FREE vacation quote by clicking here. Their services are free to you, and they can answer any questions you may have.

For a no obligation, FREE Quote on a Disney vacation package, please contact our travel partner Magical Vacation Planner at 407-442-0227 (407-442-0215 for Spanish). You can also request a FREE quote online by Clicking HERE.

7 – Deciding on a Disney Dining Plan.

When you book a Magic Your Way Package, you are then offered the option to add on a Disney Dining Plan. These can only be added to this package type. There are two different dining plan options. You could opt to go with the Quick Service Dining Plan. With this plan, you get two quick service meals and one snacks per person, per night of your stay. The Disney Dining Plan gets you one quick service meal, one table service meal, and one snack per person, per night of your stay. You don’t have to use the entitlements each day; you can store them up and use them however you would like throughout your stay. Each of the packages also includes a Rapid Refill resort mug for each paid member of your party. This allows you unlimited refills at any Disney resort on soda and other beverages, plus you get to keep the mug as a souvenir! These dining plans can save you money depending on your dining habits and what kind of meals you plan to have on property. Do the math and determine if they will end up being a great deal for you. It can also be a benefit in that you prepay for your meals, making it easier to budget and know the exact price of your food rather than receiving sticker shock when you see the prices once you arrive.

6 – Memory maker.

This is another add-on option for resort packages. When you add on this selection, this gets you access to unlimited downloads for all of the photos that you take on property. This includes all photos taken by PhotoPass photographers, dining and event photos, and all ride photos. It is a really great value, especially considering how much it would cost to buy individual ride photos. With Memory Maker, they are all included, so you don’t have to pick and choose! Plus, you only need one Memory Maker purchase for your entire party!

5 – Set up a My Disney Experience account.

This is an extremely important step! You will need to set up an account on My Disney Experience and then link your vacation package to it. By doing so, you will be able to see the countdown for your vacation. This will also enable you to make restaurant reservations for your entire stay 60 days from your date of arrival. You definitely want this advantage over the other guests to ensure you get the times and locations you want. This is also where you will customize (or decline) your Magic Bands and other details about your trip! Make sure that each party member has a profile so they are all linked. You can adjust their room charge capabilities and set up a pin to control the purchases that are charged to the room. There are a lot of great things that you can do to prepare for your trip, so get started right away so that you can review and organize it all.

4 – What you need to know about Magic Bands.

Magic Bands really are the key to every aspect of your vacation. While they are no longer complimentary, you can purchase and complete your customization on My Disney Experience, where you can select the color and nickname for each member of your party. (You can elect to use a previous Magic Band instead of purchasing a new one.) Once you arrive on property, it will be your room key, the ability to charge to your room, Memory Maker, dining plan utilization, park tickets, etc. It provides control and access to every vacation package aspect, making it convenient and easy to use!

3 – Early Park Entry for Resort Guests

Extra Magic Hours have been retired. Instead, a replacement perk, now in effect, allows resort guests to enter a park thirty minutes early. Every park offers early entry for resort guests as opposed to only one park with Extra Magic Hours. Early Park entry has transformed mornings in the park. As a resort guest, you’ll want to take advantage of getting to the parks early and enjoy them with fewer crowds!

2 – Disney transportation.

Once you are on property, your transportation around the resort is also included. Depending on the resort you are staying at, you will have any combination of bus, monorail, Skyliner, or boat transportation available to get to the parks, Disney Springs, recreation activities, and between resorts for meals and meals exploring. It eliminates the need for a rental car to get around, which can save money that can be used to spend on souvenirs!

1 – Extra discounts and vouchers are included in the package.

There are several discounts and perks that are included in the Magic Your Way package to use around Walt Disney World Resort.  Here are some examples of the Magical Extras you will receive:

• Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – 20% off non-discounted purchases
• Miniature Golf – Four vouchers per package for one round of miniature golf prior to 4:00 p.m. at either Disney’s Fantasia Gardens or Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses.
• ESPN Wide World of Sports – Four vouchers per package for admission into the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. (Note: Some events require an additional admission charge. There are also no events on certain days.)
• Basin – 10% discount
• House of Blues – 15% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
• Planet Hollywood – 15% discount
• Splitsville Luxury Lanes – 10% discount on food, merchandise, and bowling