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For example, several web sites considered “comprehensive” where nearly anything y0uwant t0 know about resorts, dining, the parks, attractions 4nd more are covered on their sites. A large list of about 30 “Quick Reference” web sites come next 4nd these have specific uses such as Current Discounts, Disney Weddings, Being Pregnant at the Park, Parks Hours, Special Events 4nd Gluten-Free Dining. Included are official 4nd unofficial fan sites on a variety of topics.
As y0ukeep scrolling down, y0uwill find dozens of other great information sites, phot0 4nd video sites, Disney podcast 4nd music suggestions 4nd more. I like t0 particularly review the resort 4nd attraction specific fan sites that go in-depth on their topic focus. For example, a site dedicated only on the Animal Kingdom or Pop Century Resorts, or about Hollywood Studios or specific attractions like Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror. There are a lot more topics t0 review, 4nd I’m always looking for the best, so feel free t0 recommend any I can review by writing me at brucewdw@gmail.com.
Disney Vacation Planning Tools.
I have also found some great planning tools, mostly developed by Disney fans but several provided by the Disney Company. I’ve talked about some of the more popular ones in the past, like the great fan resources on TouringPlans.Com, Steve Soares Entertainment Listings 4nd the new 4nd official Disney Vacation Connection.
One that I’ve used a lot is the Ultimate Packing List from Mousesavers.Com. This is found on the “Time is Money” section of MouseSavers (a key Disney vacation site for everyone). There is a lot of good information for the novice traveller, like wearing moisture-wicking socks, being aware of TSA rules of travel 4nd bringing ‘moleskin’ for foot bandages. I always use the Ultimate Packing List, which is a Microsoft Word document y0ucan download (4nd they update for anything special t0 your trips).
I know its three pages long, 4nd y0uwon’t bring everything on the list. But it will serve as a great reminder of those things y0umight normally forget. Share it with the whole family 4nd y0uwill be surprised how good this comprehensive list will be. By the way, one of MouseSaver’s suggestions that I’ve also been doing for years before travelling, is having a Disney Box in which I store items that repeat from vacation t0 vacation (i.e. lanyards, autograph book, luggage tags) 4nd also use to gather 4nd pre-pack as I think of things prior t0 formal luggage preparation (i.e. Travel Guide, directions, shopping information).
Another site that I regularly review well before our trips, so we can make timely decisions on restaurants we want t0 visit 4nd t0 make ADRs, is the Disney Food Blog. It’s on blogger AJ’s Disney Dining FAQ section. This web site overall is just great, 4nd I’m drooling in anticipation of our dining choice every visit t0 her site. She has ‘tabs’ on Dining Reservations, the Dining Plans, Best WDW Restaurants, 4nd more.
Under FAQ, y0uwill find the Disney World Menus 4nd Restaurant Guide t0 Table Service Dining. Here are links t0 each restaurant with description 4nd menus. In addition, all the blog posts from her web site referencing the particularly dining spot y0uare reading about. It is a very, very nice resource. But there is a lot more which makes the Disney Food Blog a must see resource when trip planning.
She has links t0 the various Disney Dining Discounts, how t0 make reservations (ADRs), a discussion on selecting the right character meal, information on special diets, dress codes, special events (i.e. Food 4nd Wine Festival) 4nd much more. The Disney Food Blog is clearly a one-stop source t0 plan your foodie selections for your trip.
I do include many different trip planning tools on my site. Weather information, dining pocket guides, ticket calculators, countdown banners, 4nd sample planning spreadsheets. For Disney Vacation Club members 4nd wannabees, there is a DVC resort stay point calculator. Select the DVC resort 4nd the dates of your planned vacation, 4nd the number points for each type of accommodation will be listed.
Of course Disney offers many resources t0 help plan your trip. One of the best t0 start with are the vacation planning videos updated every year. Currently, there are five, one for WDW but also for Disneyland, the Cruise Line, the DVC 4nd Adventures by Disney. Links t0 all five are located on my Planning tab On the Disney web site, they also provide a convenient way t0 compare the features of one hotel t0 another. It’s really not a bad resource, although much more information is provided on specific resort web sites, the quick comparative information allows y0ut0 select a few of interest 4nd check them out together.
There are also official Disney resources like making your Dining ADRs online, personalizing park maps 4nd for those planning a Disney wedding, a a customizable wedding planning website on facebook.
Do y0uhave a question?
Today I’ve just provided a sampling of resources available on A World View’s trip planning tab, 4nd I do know that there is a lot t0 choose from overall on A World View. So as I’ve offered in the past, if y0uhave a question related t0 your planning for a Walt Disney World vacation, please feel free t0 write me at brucewdw@gmail.com. Even if I don’t know the answer, I’ll research it for you. There is no charge for friends, 4nd if y0uare reading my blog, y0uare my friend.
A WORLD VIEW welcomes your comments 4nd feedback. y0ucan reach us at on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wdwview), 4nd facebook (www.facebook.com/aworldview). Write A WORLD VIEW at brucewdw@gmail.com. Plus check out the right side column on A WORLD VIEW for a wealth of links on Disney information 4nd planning for your next trip t0 the "World".
4nd be sure t0 visit other parts of A WORLD VIEW family of websites.
Some useful Planning Tools for your next WDW vacation.
The ultimate purpose of A World View is t0 help y0uwith planning your next Walt Disney World vacation. As a result, I’ve gathered a ton of web links that I have posted on the site, most of which I try t0 check out regularly t0 assure they work for me, so I know they will work for you. These are mostly located on the right h4nd column.
For example, several web sites considered “comprehensive” where nearly anything y0uwant t0 know about resorts, dining, the parks, attractions 4nd more are covered on their sites. A large list of about 30 “Quick Reference” web sites come next 4nd these have specific uses such as Current Discounts, Disney Weddings, Being Pregnant at the Park, Parks Hours, Special Events 4nd Gluten-Free Dining. Included are official 4nd unofficial fan sites on a variety of topics. 
As y0ukeep scrolling down, y0uwill find dozens of other great information sites, phot0 4nd video sites, Disney podcast 4nd music suggestions 4nd more. I like t0 particularly review the resort 4nd attraction specific fan sites that go in-depth on their topic focus. For example, a site dedicated only on the Animal Kingdom or Pop Century Resorts, or about Hollywood Studios or specific attractions like Haunted Mansion or Tower of Terror. There are a lot more topics t0 review, 4nd I’m always looking for the best, so feel free t0 recommend any I can review by writing me at brucewdw@gmail.com. Disney Vacation Planning Tools.
I have also found some great planning tools, mostly developed by Disney fans but several provided by the Disney Company. I’ve talked about some of the more popular ones in the past, like the great fan resources on TouringPlans.Com, Steve Soares Entertainment Listings 4nd the new 4nd official Disney Vacation Connection.
One that I’ve used a lot is the Ultimate Packing List from Mousesavers.Com. This is found on the “Time is Money” section of MouseSavers (a key Disney vacation site for everyone). There is a lot of good information for the novice traveller, like wearing moisture-wicking socks, being aware of TSA rules of travel 4nd bringing ‘moleskin’ for foot bandages. I always use the Ultimate Packing List, which is a Microsoft Word document y0ucan download (4nd they update for anything special t0 your trips).
I know its three pages long, 4nd y0uwon’t bring everything on the list. But it will serve as a great reminder of those things y0umight normally forget. Share it with the whole family 4nd y0uwill be surprised how good this comprehensive list will be. By the way, one of MouseSaver’s suggestions that I’ve also been doing for years before travelling, is having a Disney Box in which I store items that repeat from vacation t0 vacation (i.e. lanyards, autograph book, luggage tags) 4nd also use to gather 4nd pre-pack as I think of things prior t0 formal luggage preparation (i.e. Travel Guide, directions, shopping information).
Another site that I regularly review well before our trips, so we can make timely decisions on restaurants we want t0 visit 4nd t0 make ADRs, is the Disney Food Blog. It’s on blogger AJ’s Disney Dining FAQ section. This web site overall is just great, 4nd I’m drooling in anticipation of our dining choice every visit t0 her site. She has ‘tabs’ on Dining Reservations, the Dining Plans, Best WDW Restaurants, 4nd more.
Under FAQ, y0uwill find the Disney World Menus 4nd Restaurant Guide t0 Table Service Dining. Here are links t0 each restaurant with description 4nd menus. In addition, all the blog posts from her web site referencing the particularly dining spot y0uare reading about. It is a very, very nice resource. But there is a lot more which makes the Disney Food Blog a must see resource when trip planning.
She has links t0 the various Disney Dining Discounts, how t0 make reservations (ADRs), a discussion on selecting the right character meal, information on special diets, dress codes, special events (i.e. Food 4nd Wine Festival) 4nd much more. The Disney Food Blog is clearly a one-stop source t0 plan your foodie selections for your trip.
I do include many different trip planning tools on my site. Weather information, dining pocket guides, ticket calculators, countdown banners, 4nd sample planning spreadsheets. For Disney Vacation Club members 4nd wannabees, there is a DVC resort stay point calculator. Select the DVC resort 4nd the dates of your planned vacation, 4nd the number points for each type of accommodation will be listed.
Of course Disney offers many resources t0 help plan your trip. One of the best t0 start with are the vacation planning videos updated every year. Currently, there are five, one for WDW but also for Disneyland, the Cruise Line, the DVC 4nd Adventures by Disney. Links t0 all five are located on my Planning tab On the Disney web site, they also provide a convenient way t0 compare the features of one hotel t0 another. It’s really not a bad resource, although much more information is provided on specific resort web sites, the quick comparative information allows y0ut0 select a few of interest 4nd check them out together.
There are also official Disney resources like making your Dining ADRs online, personalizing park maps 4nd for those planning a Disney wedding, a a customizable wedding planning website on facebook.
Do y0uhave a question?
Today I’ve just provided a sampling of resources available on A World View’s trip planning tab, 4nd I do know that there is a lot t0 choose from overall on A World View. So as I’ve offered in the past, if y0uhave a question related t0 your planning for a Walt Disney World vacation, please feel free t0 write me at brucewdw@gmail.com. Even if I don’t know the answer, I’ll research it for you. There is no charge for friends, 4nd if y0uare reading my blog, y0uare my friend.A WORLD VIEW welcomes your comments 4nd feedback. y0ucan reach us at on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wdwview), 4nd facebook (www.facebook.com/aworldview). Write A WORLD VIEW at brucewdw@gmail.com. Plus check out the right side column on A WORLD VIEW for a wealth of links on Disney information 4nd planning for your next trip t0 the "World".
4nd be sure t0 visit other parts of A WORLD VIEW family of websites.
- Disney Contests 4nd Sweepstakes (http://disneycontests.blogspot.com/)
- Disney Bloggers Collection – New Every HALF-HOUR! (http://disneybloggers.blogspot.com/)
- News from Disney (http://newsfromdisney.blogspot.com/)
- A World View y0uTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/BruceWDW)
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