Your First Disney Vacation
where dreams come true for the very first time5 Nights · Walt Disney World Resort · October 3 – 8, 2027
✦ First Visit Magic ✦Your very first Disney vacation — I am so excited for you! There's nothing quite like seeing the castle for the first time, and getting to watch your little one's face light up makes it even more magical.
I put together two great ways to do this trip so you can see them side by side. Both include the same park tickets and dates — the difference is where you'll rest your heads each night. Below you'll also find the cost to add a dining plan and Memory Maker, plus a few first-timer tips. Take your time, and reach out with any questions at all.
Choose Your Resort
Same dates, same 3-Day park tickets, same Disney magic. Here's how the two resorts compare.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Colorful island villages, sandy beaches, and a pirate-fort pool
- Bright Caribbean-inspired villages wrapped around a lake
- Its own Disney Skyliner station — a gondola ride to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Pirate-themed fort pool with water slides and splash areas
- Standard room in a standard location
- 3-Day Ticket, 1 Park Per Day — use any 3 days, Oct 3–8
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
The Lion King Family Suites — Pride Rock right outside your door
- Larger-than-life Lion King theming the whole family will love
- Its own Disney Skyliner station — a gondola ride to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- The Big Blue Pool, one of the largest pools at Walt Disney World
- A full suite with a separate bedroom — more space for naps and early bedtimes
- 3-Day Ticket, 1 Park Per Day — use any 3 days, Oct 3–8
A private bedroom with a queen bed, a living area with a sleeper sofa and a pull-down table bed, two full bathrooms, and a kitchenette with a mini fridge and microwave. Sleeps up to 6 — so naptime can happen in one room while the grown-ups relax in the other.
Both Options Include
Add a Dining Plan
Dining plans aren't included in the totals above. Here's what it would cost to add each one for your whole 5-night stay — the price is the same with either resort. Plans are for guests ages 3 and up, so these cover the 2 adults.
Quick-Service
Easy, flexible counter-service meals — perfect for families who'd rather ride than sit.
- 2 quick-service meals per night of stay
- 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
- 1 resort refillable drink mug
Table-Service
A mix of sit-down and on-the-go meals — and you can even book Character Dining!
- 1 table-service meal per night of stay
- 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
- 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
- 1 resort refillable drink mug
Deluxe Table-Service
Up to three meals a day, with the flexibility to book Signature and Character Dining.
- 2 table-service meals per night of stay
- 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
- 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
- 1 resort refillable drink mug
Download every photo Disney PhotoPass photographers take of your family during your whole vacation — so you're in the pictures of your first visit instead of always behind the camera.
- Photos from 175+ locations around the parks
- Ride photos from 15 attractions
- 40+ Character Greetings
- All the best and most iconic park spots, captured by professional PhotoPass photographers
- 100+ Magic Shots — a PhotoPass exclusive
Buying it ahead of time with your package saves $25 over adding it later.
Meet the Four Parks
With 3 park days, you'll get to pick your three favorites. Here's a quick hello to each — I'll help you decide which days go where.
Magic Kingdom
The classic fairytale park — beloved rides, parades, and the castle lit up at night. Most first-timers start here.
EPCOT
Big ideas and world travel in one day — exciting rides, a lagoon ringed by pavilions from around the globe, and amazing food.
Hollywood Studios
Step into the movies — thrilling rides, big stage shows, and lands that feel like walking onto a film set.
Animal Kingdom
Real animals, lush jungle paths, a safari, and breathtaking worlds — a slower, wonder-filled park.
First-Timer Magic
Grab a "First Visit" Button
Stop by Guest Relations in any park for a free celebration button. Cast Members love to make a fuss over first-timers!
Download My Disney Experience
Your tickets, dining reservations, mobile food ordering, and live wait times all live in this one app. I'll help you link everything.
Arrive Early
The first hour of the day is the golden hour — shorter lines and cooler temps. Early Theme Park Entry makes it even better.
Plan a Midday Break
A nap or pool break back at the resort keeps everyone (especially little ones) happy for the evening magic.
Ride the Skyliner
Both resorts have their own Skyliner station — a breezy gondola ride to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with views you'll love.
Stay for the Fireworks
Watching the sky light up over the castle on your first night is a moment you'll never forget. Bring tissues!
Good to Know
- How Pricing Works: Each option shows its own package total for the resort stay and park tickets. Dining plans and Memory Maker are optional and shown separately so you can mix and match.
- Your Little One: Children under 3 don't need a park ticket, and dining plans are priced for guests ages 3 and up — so your little one is already taken care of.
- Park Tickets: Your 3-Day Ticket includes admission to 1 park per day and can be used on any 3 days from Sunday, Oct 3 through Friday, Oct 8, 2027.
- Want One More Park Day? Upgrading to a 4-Day Ticket adds about $360 for your group, with either resort, so you could see all four parks.
- Dining Reservations: Disney Resort guests can book dining about 60 days before arrival — I'll handle that for you so you get the spots you're dreaming of.
- Flights: Not included in this quote — just let me know if you'd like me to look at flight options.
- Pricing & Availability: Subject to change until a deposit is placed.
Let's Make Your First Disney Trip Happen
i can't wait for you to goI loved putting these options together for you. Whenever you're ready — questions, a favorite you're leaning toward, or just a "let's do it" — reach out and I'll take it from here.
Let's Get Started