Taking a Multi-Generation Disney Trip? Here are Some Tips

Taking a trip to Disney World is not just for the kids- it’s for everyone! Why not get your whole family together for a family vacation you’ll never forget? Here are a few tips for planning a Disney vacation for many ages: 

1. Consider all of the people you’ll be traveling with- both their needs and wants. Do you have people in your group with mobility issues? toddlers who nap? teenagers who will want to be off on their own? Girls interested in princesses and boys interested in pirates? If you know the interests and limitations of the group you are traveling with, we can help you choose the right package and resort to make the most of your trip! 
2. Have one dedicated My Disney Experience account, and make all reservations through it. Having multiple people booking reservations can become extremely confusing! We can help you link all resort reservations into one My Disney Experience account so all of the dining and fast pass+ reservations will show in one place. This way, not matter who is looking, everyone can see all of the bookings and make plans accordingly!
3. Plan ahead! Book your trip as early as possible so that you can make reservations for your group as soon as they come available. When traveling with a larger group, it will be more difficult to get advance dining reservations closer to the time of travel, and you may not be able to get into everything you’d like! 
4. Make breakfast reservations! When traveling with a variety of age groups, it is easiest to have everyone together at the beginning of the day! As an added bonus, many of the breakfast locations are character breakfasts where there will be Memory Maker photographers. Have them take family pictures here as everyone will still look their best! 
5. Make a plan but be willing to change it. Being flexible in the midst of a large group will help to make your trip the happiest it can be. Knowing the options available to you while you’re in the parks will help you be able to change your plans on the fly!  

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About the Author

Jenny Sandlin, Travel Advisor
Growing up, Jenny traveled frequently and always enjoyed helping plan every aspect of her family's vacations.  As an adult, she has enjoyed finding new adventures, as well as revisiting some of her favorite destinations-- San Francisco, Maui, Paris, Colorado and New York City. She absolutely loves enjoying new travel experiences with her husband and children. A personal family favorite for the the Sandlin family is Disney Destinations, a focus of her travel business. Jenny is a graduate of Bellarmine University and currently lives in The Woodlands, TX.