Disney Vacations come in many forms: families can visit Disney World in Orlando, or Disneyland in California, Tokyo, Paris, or Hong Kong; they can take Disney Cruises (known for great kids programs, and offering nursery care as well); they can also take family adventures with Adventures by Disney to destinations as diverse as Wyoming, Costa Rica, Italy.
1. Disney World Vacations - Overview
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2. When to Visit
In choosing your time to visit Walt Disney World (or Disneyland), you want to balance four factors: crowds; weather; park hours; and special events. Busy times of year do have some benefits, such as extended evening hours, extra night parades and fireworks.3. Disney Vacations: Cruises
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4. Adventures by Disney
Photo courtesy of Adventures by Disney.
5. Disneyland - California & Around the World
Photo courtesy of Disneyland Hong Kong.
6. Disney Vacations - Christmas
Disney World goes all out for Christmas. Holiday lights go up in November; every park is beautiful but Disney's Hollywood Studios has the most wattage, with the spectacular Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. You don't need more than your regular park pass to enjoy the Spectacle of Lights, or the Holidays Around the World at Epcot; but you do need to buy special tickets -- and buy early!-- for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom, and for the Candlelight Processional in Epcot.7. Disney Vacations: Save Money
Mousesavers.com is a site dedicated to saving you money, at Disneyworld, at Disneyland, on cruises, the whole gamut of Disney vacations, including theme park admissions, where to stay, car rentals, and any other aspect of your trip.8. "Magical Beginnings": Disney Vacations for the Preschool Set
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