Florida
Walt Disney World
A beautifully planned Disney holiday, with the right hotel, the perfect pacing and a park strategy for every generation.
The Farr perspective
More than a theme
park holiday.
Walt Disney World is a place where extraordinary happens daily — and with the right planning, it becomes so much more than a sequence of park days.
We help create a seamless trip tailored to your family, interests and natural pace, with the right mix of immersion and recovery.
Plan this journeyAt a glance
Explore the guide
See the possibilities.
Move through the parts of the journey that matter to you. Each section replaces the panel above, keeping the page calm and focused.
Four parks. Four different moods.
Choose by interest, audience and energy rather than giving every park equal time.
Explore The parks →
Choose how close you want to live the story.
Transport, room layout, daily service and atmosphere are as important as the hotel name.
Explore Where to stay →
Choose the meals that deserve a place.
Dining works best as a small number of meaningful anchors rather than a reservation race.
Explore Dining →
Sequence before detail.
Park days, stay location and rest come first; date-sensitive tools and reservations follow.
Explore Planning →The Farr perspective
More than a theme park holiday.
A beautiful Disney trip starts with family priorities, then balances immersion, service and recovery.
Four distinct parks
Each has its own character and deserves a plan shaped around the people travelling.
A resort world
Hotels, dining, transport and recreation can be as important as the attractions.
A measured pace
Early starts and late finishes need to be balanced with pauses that keep the family together.
Current expertise
Admission, Lightning Lane, hours and hotel benefits are verified for the exact dates.
Farr explains
Good to know before you go.
Clear answers to practical questions, with the details confirmed personally for your plans and travel dates.
Walt Disney World parks
Walt Disney World Resort currently has four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Disney Lightning Lane planning
Walt Disney World currently uses Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass and Premier Pass. Eligible Disney Resort and select hotel guests can currently purchase up to 7 days before a stay; other eligible guests can currently purchase up to 3 days before a park visit. Admission and other conditions apply.
Disney dining planning
Disney currently opens dining reservations up to 60 days in advance. Guests with a valid Disney Resort hotel reservation can currently plan the length of stay, up to 10 nights, from their eligibility date.
Disney theme park reservations
A theme park reservation may still be required for some admission types and dates. Valid park admission is required and the exact guest entitlement must be checked.
Orlando arrival airport
Orlando International Airport uses the airport code MCO. Transfer choice should be matched to the stay location, flight time, party size and luggage.
Park hours and events
Walt Disney World park hours, attraction operation, refurbishment and event access vary by date.
Hotel guest benefits
Transport, early-entry and other hotel benefits depend on the named property, admission product and travel date.
The four parks
Four parks. Four different moods.
Choose by interest, audience and energy rather than giving every park equal time.
Ask us about the parksMagic Kingdom
The strongest classic Disney feeling: familiar icons, fantasy and a wide age range. Often worth a full day or more for first visits, with the route planned around the party’s must-dos.
EPCOT
Global culture, festivals, ambitious attractions and some of the resort’s most interesting dining. Especially good for mixed-age groups and travellers who want more than rides.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Cinematic lands and major headline experiences. A focused plan helps when a party has strong Star Wars, Toy Story or thrill priorities.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wildlife, landscape and immersive adventure at a gentler visual rhythm. Earlier starts can be valuable; the right finishing time depends on current hours.
Stay strategy
Choose how close you want to live the story.
Transport, room layout, daily service and atmosphere are as important as the hotel name.
Ask us about where to stayDisney Resort hotel
Immersion, resort transport and date-specific guest benefits; category and location change the experience.
Luxury near Disney
Elevated service and more retreat-like surroundings while remaining well placed for the parks.
Private villa
Space, bedrooms and private pool time, with driving and parking as part of the trade-off.
Other Orlando resort
Useful when the wider holiday includes Universal, golf, spa or a broader Orlando programme.
Magic Kingdom area
Strong for classic Disney focus and selected transport links.
EPCOT & Crescent Lake area
Walkable or boat-linked options for selected parks and evening dining.
Disney Springs area
Dining and shopping access with a more independent resort feel.
Animal Kingdom area
Atmospheric stays with a different sense of place and longer transfers to some parks.
Dining strategy
Choose the meals that deserve a place.
Dining works best as a small number of meaningful anchors rather than a reservation race.
Ask us about diningCharacter dining
Use it where the interaction matters and the meal replaces another busy experience.
Signature dining
A considered evening for celebrations, adults or multi-generational groups.
Park-day meals
Match the restaurant to the route and avoid losing hours by crossing the resort.
Resort evenings
A calm dinner close to the room can be the most luxurious decision after a long day.
Current booking windows
Dining availability and rules are held in the live facts layer and reconfirmed for every proposal.
Current planning
Sequence before detail.
Park days, stay location and rest come first; date-sensitive tools and reservations follow.
Ask us about planningChoose park priorities
List the experiences that would make the trip feel complete.
Set the day pattern
Decide which days can start early and which need a slower morning.
Select the stay
Use location and transport to reduce friction on the most important days.
Understand admission
Ticket type and any reservation requirement are checked for the guest and date.
Review Lightning Lane
Current pass products, eligibility and purchase windows are confirmed from Disney.
Book dining selectively
Prioritise the few meals that are central to the story.
Use the official app
Party links, plans and current operational information need to be ready before travel.
Recheck before departure
Hours, events, refurbishments and access conditions remain live facts.
Seasonal Disney
Every season changes the story.
Events, park hours, demand and weather should be considered together.
Ask us about when to go
Winter
Comfortable conditions with very high demand around festive dates.
Spring
Warm weather, festivals and popular school-holiday periods.
Summer
Heat, humidity and storms make breaks and hydration central to the plan.
Autumn
Seasonal events and variable weather can change both atmosphere and operating hours.
Planning answers
Disney questions, answered.
Clear guidance, with current rules checked again for your dates.
Ask us about faqHow long should we spend in Florida?
For a first visit, ten to fourteen nights gives room to combine Orlando with a coast, villa or second region without rushing.
Can Farr arrange a multi-centre Florida holiday?
Yes. We can combine regions, stay styles and experiences into one considered itinerary, with travel time and handovers clearly explained.
When should we start planning?
School-holiday dates and larger villas reward early planning. We can still help with nearer departures, subject to current availability.
Are the ideas on these pages live availability?
No. These guides are editorial inspiration. Price, availability, inclusions and supplier terms are confirmed personally for your dates.
Your Disney story
Let us make the magic feel effortless.
Share the ages, favourite characters, priorities and travel dates; we will help shape the rest.