{"id":42165,"date":"2015-10-14T12:00:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T16:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=42165"},"modified":"2022-05-04T23:11:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T03:11:22","slug":"booking-disney-vacation-packages-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/booking-disney-vacation-packages-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking Disney Vacation Packages for a Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MFL<\/a><\/p>\n

Booking Vacation Packages for a Group<\/em><\/p>\n

In my previous post, I talked about how I am planning a Disney vacation for my family, my parents as well as my sister and brother-in-law. \u00a0My previous post discussed how it is important it is to talk about items such as how long everyone wants to stay, when everyone wants to go and when people want to book. \u00a0All of these items are important prior to booking a Disney vacation package. \u00a0In this post, I will talk through how we booked our Disney vacation packages for the whole group.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"MFL<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to Stay? \u00a0We Love Disney’s Magical Express<\/em><\/p>\n

First of all, a large conversation needs to be had regarding where everyone wants to stay. \u00a0Although my husband and I love to stay on Disney property, it has been a while since my parents have done so as they normally go through their timeshare. \u00a0After talking them through what we feel are the advantages of staying on Disney \u00a0property (free transportation, easy access to the parks, extra magic hours and Disney hospitality) we all agreed that we would all stay on property.<\/p>\n

If you know about Disney’s resorts, you know that our decision regarding where to stay just started as Disney offers a variety of options from value to moderate to deluxe. \u00a0We all could quickly agree that we all wanted our own rooms (we love each other, but time away is important to us) so that helped us narrow our price range to moderate resorts. \u00a0Although all of Disney’s moderate resorts are somewhat equal, because of the atmosphere, recent update and food options we went with Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. \u00a0Knowing this helped us start our vacation planning.<\/p>\n

\"MFL<\/a><\/p>\n

Park Hopping is a Bonus<\/em><\/p>\n

Our next decision regarding a vacation package was tickets. \u00a0Obviously we knew we needed tickets but once again we had to determine how many days as well as if we wanted to add the park hopper and water parks. \u00a0The joy of Disney is that everyone can determine what works for their party. \u00a0My husband and I like the park hopper option as well as having tickets for the day we fly in and fly out. \u00a0My sister and her husband don’t necessarily feel like they need tickets for every day we are there as they enjoy the pool and Disney Springs. \u00a0Again it is nice that everyone can choose to do their own thing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"MFL<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Chef Mickey’s<\/em><\/p>\n

When staying on Disney property, \u00a0you have the added option of a dining plan. \u00a0This was our final decision regarding our vacation packages. \u00a0Again Disney allows everyone in the group to choose what works for them. \u00a0My husband and I really like the dining plan as we like knowing our major expenses are paid for prior to being on vacation. \u00a0\u00a0We have also done the math to make sure we get our money worth when we are there. \u00a0Character dining is big for us making the dining plan a good investment for us. \u00a0My parents have never used the plan before but also like the idea of having it paid for ahead of time. \u00a0My sister and her husband feel like they won’t eat enough to make the plan worth the cost. They would rather pay out of pocket as they go instead of prepaying for food they may not eat. \u00a0Once we had all made these decisions we were ready to book our trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"MFL<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

We Love Disney’s Transportation<\/em><\/p>\n

Prior to booking another decision has to be made, however. \u00a0As a group, you have to decide if everyone will book their own trips or if everyone will book under one person. \u00a0We decided with my crazy love for Disney that I would be the lead on all the reservations. \u00a0I was able to book three different Disney packages through My Disney Experience online and then tying the reservations to my mom and sister and then inviting them to be my friend through this program. \u00a0Once I booked them, I later called and talked to a cast member \u00a0to make sure all three reservations \u00a0were linked and connected as traveling together for room purposes. \u00a0I was also able to add our different celebrations at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prior to booking a Disney vacation whether it is for a group or for your family, talking through the resort, ticket and dining options it important. \u00a0Our next major decision will be about dining reservations. \u00a0I will share how we make that decision as well. \u00a0Happy planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

What tips do you have for those who are booking vacation packages for groups? Share in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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