Disney World Vacation Package

I am trying to plan a vacation at Walt Disney World in Florida.?

We have a family of 5 which includes 2 adults and 3 kids ages 6, 2 and 1. We'd like to go in October. We'd like to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for 4-5 nights. Can anyone recommend a vacation package that will include park tickets and possibly an itinerary? We'd like to find the best deal possible. Thanks.

Public Comments

1. WDW has a special right now where you pay for 4 nights you can get up to 3 nights free with park tickets included. However, I think that deal is not yet extended to October and it's not really a big deal if you stay for less than 7 nights, but an amazing deal if you stay the full 7 nights. I've been planning a trip to WDW for about a month & a half & I keep finding that there are better deals coming up as time goes by. I would wait a little longer before booking to get a good last-minute deal. My sis-in-law went to Magic Kingdom for March break and she said it was a lot less crowded than other years during March break. Travel industry is hurting and it's going to get worse. As the months go by the deals get better. As for an itinerary: I read a book called the Hassle-free Walt Disney World vacation. Don't remember the author. It's one of many books written by someone who's been WDW A LOT! He gives you the itinerary for each park that will help you avoid long lines at certain times of day. He even tells you what time to have lunch, where to find shady spots, least crowded washrooms in each theme park. I plan to use this book when we go. There's other books like this one by other authors to but I haven't read any of them yet. Have fun. We're going either last week of April or 1st week of May with a 2 & 4 year-old. Our 1st time there. I'm excited & nervous!
2. Currently the buy four get three nights free have not been extended into October. You can keep tabs on the current discounts by visiting the DIS website (http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-world-vacation.htm). In the past Disney has included the Dining Plan in addition to park admission tickets during the the non-peak periods. You can visit the official WDW planning website (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/) or call (407) 937-6244 and speak to a real person. Disney Cast Members are experts at giving great deals based on your needs. In addition here is a link with additonal links that provide worthwhile information regarding Disney vacations (http://www.wdwluxuryguide.com/rs/links/websites.php).
3. For a great iternary plus a lot of other good information, get this book: Go buy "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2009". This was the best $20 I spent for my family's July 2008 vacation to Disney. The book contains reviews for restaurants, hotels, and attractions on and off Disney property. However, the best part of the book are the touring plans! The plans give you step by step instructions on where to go and when to go in order to avoid the longest lines. For example: "Soarin" in EPCOT is one of the most popular rides in all of Disney. A 2-hour wait in line is not uncommon to partake in this awesome experience. However, using the touring plan in the book and maximizing Disney's "Fast Pass" system, we were able to ride it twice in a row without waiting in line one time! By the way, if you don't know what the "Fast Pass" system is, then definitely get the book or ask us that are in the know at yahooanswers. It's fast, easy, and one of the few FREE things in Disney. Yes, it is absolutely FREE! Go out and buy the book today. I promise you will not be disappointed. Have fun!