One of the first considerations when booking your clients Disney vacation may be whether your client will stay at one of the Disney owned properties or offsite at a nearby hotel or rental home. Asking a few key questions will help guide you towards the best recommendation for your client. The information below is intended to help you find the accommodations that best meet their individual needs.

Disney Resort Guest Benefits:
Extra Magic Hour Each day one of the four Disney theme parks will open an hour early or stay open up to 3 hours late for the guests who are staying at one of Disneys properties. During peak travel times, this is a huge benefit for Disney guests. It allows them access to certain rides before the parks become crowded. Note: If your clients decide NOT to stay onsite, advise them to take note of which theme parks are participating in the EMH each day and avoid them, as they tend to be the most crowded during normal park hours.

Disney Transportation Guests have unlimited use of transportation available throughout Disney World, including motor coach, water taxis and monorail. Staying onsite allows for quick trips to the hotel room for naps or a swim in the pool. Note: Advise your clients the Disney Resort is very large and their transportation can be time consuming, as guests may have to wait for the transportation or make multiple connections to get to their destination. Some guests may choose to rent a car for the flexibility of traveling on their own schedule.

Disneys Magical Express Disney offers their guests free motor coach transportation from the Orlando International Airport. A convenient feature is the delivery of your luggage. Guests check their luggage at their hometown airport and it is magically delivered to their Disney hotel. Note: Advise your clients their luggage may not arrive at the hotel until hours after their arrival, so they should pack essentials in their carry-on luggage.

Package Delivery Guests have the option of having their theme park purchases delivered directly to their Disney Resort. This is a great feature for guests who do not want to carry their purchases throughout the parks. Note: Guests staying offsite have the option of having their purchases sent to the main gate of the theme park where they will be held until the guests pick them up.

Disney Magic staying at one of the Disney resorts offers your clients 24 hours a day of Disney Magic. Many of the stores, restaurants and pools have Disney themes that add to your clients experience.

Off-site Accommodation Benefits:
Save Money By and large, most of the accommodations located within close proximity of Disney World are less expensive than the Disney owned properties. Staying offsite will also give your clients the opportunity to save money by eating at non-Disney restaurants.

Larger Accommodations If your client will be reserving two or more rooms, staying offsite at an all-suite hotel or a rental home may be a better option. There is an abundance of rental homes outside of Disney, which offer all the conveniences of home including a fully stocked kitchen and private pool.

Variety of Restaurants, Shopping and Non-Disney Attractions Clients who have been to Disney before may choose to stay offsite to experience some of the many restaurants, shopping and attractions located just outside of the Disney property. Check out the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureaus web site for information on activities, restaurants, shopping and accommodations.

Every great vacation begins with planning. Hopefully, some of the benefits mentioned will assist you in making your recommendation.

Helpful Links:  

The official web site of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
http://www.orlandoinfo.com/accommodations/

Disneys Theme Park Calendar (including EMH days)
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/calendar/parkhours/calendarHome?id=MKCalendarParkHoursMonthlyViewPage

Disney Resort Benefits (Disneys website)
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/resorts/resortOther?id=ResortBenefitsPage

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