Disneyland, Disney World & Universal Orlando Touring
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are updating this page. The changes put in place by Disney and Universal have been “fast and furious” ;-) the last few months. Both companies have been updating their phone apps, making changes to virtual queues, etc. The biggest change has been the new Disney Genie and Genie+ that are part of the Disney World App. We will be updating this page with all the new information. If you booked your trip through Build A Better Mouse Trip, your travel agent will be going through all this important information with you before you go.
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We are convinced that everyone benefits from good theme park touring plans. During busy times, a good touring plan is absolutely necessary to stay out of lines that can literally be hours long. During less crowded times, a good plan adjusts for shorter theme park hours and fewer performances. The most important benefit is that everyone in the family gets to do their favorite rides and attractions because those priorities are all included in a touring plan that lets you experience the theme parks efficiently and effectively. A good touring plan will reduce your time in line 3 1/2 hours per day, on average. Think about it...that 3.5 hours you don't spend in line can be spent enjoying more attractions or even (I know this sounds crazy) taking a nap.
Doesn't a touring plan take away from magical moments?
NO!!!!! Trust me, there is nothing magical or whimsical about standing in long lines with bored, crabby people. Don't believe me? Since a good touring plan can easily eliminate three hours of line time per day, try standing in any line (the Motor Vehicles Department is a perfect place for this experiment) for three hours with your family. You'll quickly discover that the magical moments aren't happening in that line, my friend; they're happening somewhere - anywhere - else!
Here's the thing - spontaneity isn't random. Malcolm Gladwell says, "Successful spontaneity is where you're free to make decisions about the opportunities that present themselves because the big decisions are already made". That's what touring plans are all about.
Magical Moments happen when your dining reservations are at times that do not conflict with parades and fireworks!
Magical Moments happen you're awake and fresh and get to ride a bunch of rides early in the day when the crowds are at their lowest.
Magical Moments happen when no one feels overlooked and everyone knows that their favorite things are included in "The Plan".
Magical Moments happen when parents have an intentional plan in place for spending time with older children and younger children.
Magical Moments happen when lines are minimized at every ride, not just the few attractions where you have Express Pass or FastPass+ reservations.
Magical Moments happen when the three hours you would've spent in lines are spent seeing characters, watching live entertainment, or stopping for an afternoon swim.
All we want is to make sure you aren't regretfully thinking, "I wish I had known..." on the trip home. We are a "Fee-Free" travel agency which means you get our help and you never pay a service charge or other fee for our services. We book directly through Disney to make sure you get every benefit they offer, then you get all the benefits and services we offer and there is no additional cost of any kind.
Every one of our clients gets our special tri-fold brochures that are FULL of tips and information designed to help you have a better time in the parks. We tell you the best quick-service restaurants, "don't miss" live entertainment recommendations, fun freebies for each park, and more. Our hope is that these resources will make it easy for you to have a better Disney World experience...better food, shorter lines, and more happy memories.
Request a no-obligation quote or complimentary consultation today and see how we can help you have a better vacation experience.
