Going to Disney in June with 6 & 9 year olds. Where to stay and what is the best ticket deal at that time, thanks for the help

Richard, I'm in the process of planning my 18th trip to Disney, so I think I may be able to help. Personally, I think your best bet would be to stay on property. There are so many resorts to choose from. Children that age may enjoy staying at one of Disney's All-Star Resorts - All Star Sports, All Star Music and All Star Movies. They are the least expensive resorts, costing between $65 and $89 per night. By staying on property, you can take advantage of the WDW transportation system, early entry (each day, a different resort opens an hour early for resort guests) and e-nights. Ticket prices don't vary by season. There are many options to choose from. The Disney website (www.disney.com)lists the ticket packages and their prices. A hopper pass which allows you unlimited access to the parks may be your best bet. Hopper passes don't expire, so if you have days left on them, you can you it on a future visit. If you book directly through Disney, you can get a length of stay pass which is similar, but expires at midnight on your last day. You may want to consider getting a magic kingdom club card. This card allows you to get a 10-20% discount on resorts, tickets, certain restaurants at Disney, World of Disney at Disney Marketplace and at any Disney store in the country. If you work for an organization that has 500 or more employees, you may be able to get it for free (it's also available for free to union members). Deb Wills' website on Disney (can't remember the address) tells you how to purchase it. If you have AAA membership, you may want to consider booking through them. That is also a money saver. Another great source for Disney information is www.disneyinfo.com. Email me if you want more information on the parks, dining, etc.

There's a neat UNOFFICIAL Disney website out there at:

wdn.com/dwills

-- it's done by folks who spend TONS of time at Disney and know all the great secrets about everything!! Check it out!

Richard: We have been to Disney three times with our kids. For me, the first time was like learning a foreign language when trying to figure out hotels, parks etc. I highly recommend the book called The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Sehlinger. It answers all your questions like what does each hotel offer ( we really prefer the middle priced properties like Dixie Landings, Port Orleans, or Caribean Beach), what restaurants are available and recommended, descriptions of each ride, where to stand for the best view of parades, and best of all when to go to each ride so that you are not waiting on line forever. Also, if your kids are rollercoaster lovers, enquire about E-ticket nights. When we were at Disney last year, they were offering e-ticket nights several nights per month. For $10 above your regular admission price you could purchase an e-ticket which entitled you to stay 3 hours after Magic Kingdom closed and ride the 10 rides that remained open. There is no wait at all for the most popular rides in the park (Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain,etc.) Have a great trip!

Richard, another great site to check out is http://www.disneyinfo.com/

I've found it extremely helpful in my Disney planning.