A family trip to Walt Disney World is the holiday of a lifetime, but getting everything right takes a bit of planning. From choosing the best time to go to making sure the journey runs smoothly from your front door, here’s our complete guide to planning the perfect Disney World holiday from the UK.
Pick the right time to go
Timing makes a huge difference to your Disney holiday. UK school holidays — summer, Easter and October half-term — are the most popular but also the busiest and priciest. If you have younger children not yet in school, term-time trips can mean shorter queues and lower costs. Whenever you go, Orlando’s warm climate means good weather is almost guaranteed, though summer can be very hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms.
Decide how long to stay
Walt Disney World is enormous, with four theme parks plus water parks and other attractions. To do it justice without exhausting the kids, most UK families find that 10 to 14 days works well. This gives you time to enjoy the parks at a relaxed pace, build in rest days by the pool, and adjust to the time difference.
Book flights and accommodation early
Disney holidays are best booked well in advance. Early booking gives you the widest choice of flights, the best room rates, and time to spread the cost. Decide whether you want to stay on-site at a Disney resort for the full immersive experience, or off-site in a villa, which often suits larger families better.
Plan your park days
A little planning goes a long way at Disney World. Look into the latest booking systems for rides and dining, as these change from time to time. Build a loose plan for which park to visit each day, but stay flexible — a magical holiday is about enjoying the moment, not rushing to tick off every ride.
Sort the practical bits
Travel documents. Make sure passports are valid and you’ve arranged the necessary US travel authorisation well ahead of time.
Travel insurance. Always take out comprehensive cover for a long-haul family trip.
Money. Budget for tickets, food, souvenirs and tips, and let your bank know you’re travelling.
Don’t overlook the journey to the airport
With so much focus on Florida, it’s easy to forget about the very first leg: getting your family and all that luggage to the airport. After months of planning, the last thing you want is a stressful morning wrestling suitcases into the car park shuttle.
A private airport transfer takes care of it. We collect you from your door and drop you right at the terminal, with a vehicle sized for your family, buggies, car seats and all. We provide transfers to and from Manchester, Liverpool John Lennon, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands and Newcastle airports.
Our transfers start from £60 for a standard saloon car and £90 for an MPV, depending on your location and airport. We track your flight, so even with the early starts that long-haul Orlando flights often involve, you’ll arrive in good time and in good spirits.
Make the magic start at your front door
The perfect Disney holiday begins the moment you leave home. Plan ahead, book early, and let us handle the journey to your flight so your family can focus on the adventure waiting in Orlando.
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