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Authorized Disney Vacation Planner | Walt Disney World

Orlando, Florida

4 Theme Parks
2 Water Parks
36 Resort Hotels
Over 20 million annual visitors

If Disney were a nation, this would be the capital.

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation for 2025 or 2026? It’s no small feat. With four iconic theme parks, over 30 resort hotels, two water parks, and countless other attractions spread across 43 square miles, the options seem endless. These are the worlds most-visited theme parks.

More than 50 years after its historic opening, this magical destination continues to evolve, turning vacation planning into a complex puzzle.

Navigating Walt Disney World’s vast offerings has become increasingly challenging. From selecting the right Walt Disney World theme park tickets, whether or not to pay for Lightning Lane, to understanding the wonderful Disney Dining Plans, the details matter. And with the hotels booking out months in advance, the pressure is on!

We see you.

If you’re like us, you don’t want Disney’s crowds to keep you from the exciting new attractions like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, or Journey of Water | Inspired by Moana. And with exciting new shows based on Disney Villains and The Little Mermaid, along with Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away — a brand new nighttime parade — now’s a terrific time to come see all the fun.

But without expert guidance, you might find yourself lost in a sea of outdated information, missing out on crucial updates that can make or break your trip. The last thing you want is to spend precious hours on hold for answers.

This is where an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner steps in. As an expert travel agent for Walt Disney World, we offer authoritative, up-to-date advice and personalized planning services. Answers are just a text message away.

Free expert help — at your fingertips.

Wishful Thinking is more than just an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner for Walt Disney World. We’re in the theme parks every month, keeping up-to-date on the latest dining, attractions, entertainment, food & drink festivals, and the constant changes to Disney’s technology.

If we set up your booking, we can help you choose a hotel, score the best promotions, place you in the best room, snag the best dining reservations, and create a smart itinerary to make the best use of your time. We follow your lead — we’ll help you plan as little or as much as you like.

During your vacation, if something goes topsy turvy — which happens far more often than you might realize — simply shoot us a text message or give us a call. We’ll leap to the rescue.

We’re happy to help. For free.

As soon as you’ve got travel dates in mind, we should start planning. Disney’s hotel rooms and theme park reservations fill up months in advance.

BRILLIANT GUIDES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD

Walt Disney World in 2025 & 2026

When is the best time to visit? How busy will it be in the theme parks?

Why should I book a hotel on-property vs. off-property?

What’s located at each theme park? What’s a must at Disney Springs?

What rides, dining, & experiences are most popular & need reservations?

How can I combine park tickets, dining, and hotel stays to save money? How do Dining Plans work?

What are realistic tips for transportation and getting places on time?

How much do park tickets cost? Which ticket options save money?

When & where do I use the smartphone app, Lightning Lane and MagicBand?

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Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Looking Glass Travel, a Gold Authorized Disney Vacation Planning agency, and an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

Disney pays us to help plan your trip, from your first wish list until your departure. We’ll even assist you during your vacation until you’re happily back home.

Our trip planning is free when you book a Disney vacation with us; you’ll pay the exact same price as booking on your own, but with these amazing perks:

Pricing insights: We don’t just tell you what the price is, we tell you why. We know how to find the calendar’s best availability & the lowest crowds.

Certified pros: Disney is always changing, and outdated info is everywhere. Disney trains and informs us throughout the year to stay on top of all the latest offerings.

Text support: Need help? From the moment you book — until you return safely home — quick, informative help is just a text message away.

World class Disney expertise: Every year, we book guide hundreds of clients’ vacations to Disney destinations around the world. Far beyond the parks, we’re nerd-level experts on Disney’s resort hotels, cruises, tours, restaurants, & more.

Reservation magic: Whether it’s character dining, holiday parties, private tours, or VIP guides, we help secure the most in-demand Disney experiences.

It’s never too early to start planning! Why do it alone when you can have free, expert-level help?

You do the wishing. We do the thinking.™

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Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Looking Glass Travel, a Gold Authorized Disney Vacation Planning agency, and an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

Disney pays us to help plan your trip, from your first wish list until your departure. We’ll even assist you during your vacation until you’re happily back home.

Our trip planning is free when you book a Disney vacation with us; you’ll pay the exact same price as booking on your own, but with these amazing perks:

Pricing insights: We don’t just tell you what the price is, we tell you why. We know how to find the calendar’s best availability & the lowest crowds.

Certified pros: Disney is always changing, and outdated info is everywhere. Disney trains and informs us throughout the year to stay on top of all the latest offerings.

Text support: Need help? From the moment you book — until you return safely home — quick, informative help is just a text message away.

World class Disney expertise: Every year, we book guide hundreds of clients’ vacations to Disney destinations around the world. Far beyond the parks, we’re nerd-level experts on Disney’s resort hotels, cruises, tours, restaurants, & more.

Reservation magic: Whether it’s character dining, holiday parties, private tours, or VIP guides, we help secure the most in-demand Disney experiences.

It’s never too early to start planning! Why do it alone when you can have free, expert-level help?

TESTIMONIALS

"We found Wishful Thinking when looking for a travel agent that had experience booking trips to Disneyland Paris, which I seemed to have a harder time finding than some of the other Disney resorts. I'm so glad that we managed to find Wishful Thinking! They had a lot of great tools and resources that helped us identify the trip we wanted to plan and what options we had when visiting the parks. We were able to plan an excellent trip to Disneyland Paris complete with a short trip to the city; both parts of the trip went smoothly, and we were able to truly maximize and enjoy our experience in both locations. I think Disneyland Paris is my new favorite park and I'll definitely be back to Wishful Thinking in the future!"

"Absolutely amazing communication! Wishful Thinking had all the answers for everything and made my trip to Disneyland Paris so easy and smooth! I could not have done this trip without Chris’s help. Thanks so much!"

"I felt like I had an accomplice on our Walt Disney World trip, but one who was as present (or as out of the way) as I needed. Clutch move: helping us move hotels and making it seamless for us. Also great: walking me through some ideal itineraries and pulling through on some key dinner reservations!"

"Chris was caring, patient and so resourceful! This was our first time traveling internationally with our daughter and during a holiday busy season (NYE). He took time to care about our safety and gave tips not just for Disneyland Paris but regarding our overall Paris travel, showing his passion of travel. We have a 2026 Walt Disney World adventure planned with my husband’s work and plan to contact Chris for planning so we can travel together!"

"Chris guided us to the perfect hotel for our anniversary stay at Disneyland, helping out and taking care of the little details that made our visit even more special. His help and insights were invaluable. I hadn’t used a travel agent before for our Disney visits, but I will definitely be using Wishful Thinking for our future visits!"

"Hands down, Wishful Thinking is my recommended travel agency for international park trips & Adventures by Disney trips. Chris's amount of information -- made accessible, enthusiastically -- is Wishful Thinking's differentiating factor. From the website to their city of Paris travel guide to social media accounts, I came to rely on and look forward to Chris's take on things. When I think fancy or potentially tricky, Chris is my guy!"

"Chris was able to explain the complexities of Walt Disney World in a way that was easy to comprehend, including Genie+, the importance of dining reservations, etc. We will 100% will use Wishful Thinking again and would enthusiastically recommend."

"Having someone to walk me through how Tokyo Disney Resort works was invaluable. I didn’t know to book a vacation before talking to Chris and I’m so glad for his advice! The trip was even better than I expected. Enthusiastically recommend Wishful Thinking."

"Wishful Thinking was SUPERB! So friendly and always available, even at the very last minute (which was when I booked the trip). Extremely knowledgeable in EVERYTHING about Walt Disney World."

"Chris was absolutely FANTASTIC! We were flying blind planning for our quick trip to Disneyland Paris, and literally helped us through EVERY STEP... absolutely recommend him!"

"We recently took a very last-minute weekend getaway to Walt Disney World. It was AWESOME and literally all because of Wishful Thinking. They helped us get Park Pass reservations, make a flexible schedule based on our preferences, and lots more. I cannot recommend them enough! And with Wishful Thinking’s help, we can’t wait to go back again soon!"

"This is our second vacation planned with Wishful Thinking. Chris really outdid himself again! He offered recommendations at Universal Orlando Resort and then let us chose from there. Offered his expertise when we asked. We had an incredible week at the Portofino Bay Hotel and fun filled days at the parks. We will definitely use Chris and his team for future trips."

"I am an experienced traveller as well as a longtime Disney pass holder who lives 30 minutes from WDW. I have been to California Disneyland many times as a child and as an adult. I have been to Disneyland Paris. I planned all these things on my own. But Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea concerned me a bit. The reservation rules, language barrier, etc. made me nervous so I reached out to Wishful Thinking for guidance, bookings, and moral support. Chris was excellent in answering questions, bookings, telling me how to book the things I needed to do on my own, and giving advice on places other than Disney parks to visit while in Japan. I would absolutely recommend Wishful Thinking to anyone planning a Disney trip, especially to Japan! Thank you!"

"Our Wishful Thinking agent was our one-stop for answers to our many, many questions about Walt Disney World. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us down-to-earth, realistic feedback on the various options and how they might work for our family. In addition, he was full of enthusiasm! I got excited about our vacation just by hearing the timbre of his voice."

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Authorized Disney Vacation Planner | Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World in 2025 & 2026

Join our community!

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Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Looking Glass Travel, a Gold Authorized Disney Vacation Planning agency, and an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Looking Glass Travel, a Gold Authorized Disney Vacation Planning agency, and an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

TESTIMONIALS

© Wishful Thinking 2025 | As to Disney artwork, logos, and properties: ©Disney | The official Disney web site is available at www.disney.com. | Ship Registry: The Bahamas

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