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Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Dh and I have decided to take ds to DW for his 10 b-day. Is it too early to be planning? If not, can you give me any help or suggestions what I need to be doing. Dh and I have never been to DW or DL, so we are lost.
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Welcome to the boards!!! You have come to the right place for information. It is never too early to start looking at options such as resort, places to eat, or things you want to do!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
First off, to the boards!!!
It's never too early to start planning (at least that's me). Do you have a Passporter book? That's the best place to begin. Read that, start taking notes of things that interest you (or use the stickers or highlight stuff), and read the boards. That's best way to start getting ready. I'm sure others will have more sage advice.
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Welcome to the boards! NOPE! Not too early to start planning!!! In fact, planning is half the FUN!! Get a Passporter. Get a free planning DVD from Disney...you can get it off of their web site. Read the boards and check out some of the other web sites mentioned here. You will finds LOADS of information!! You will get a feel for what you want to see and do and a plan will start to form!!!
Congratulations on your up coming trip....It will be here before you know it!!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
I love planning, and it's never too early!! That will give you plenty of time to do your research. I've found the best place for information is right here on these boards. You will get great advice from wonderful, friendly people. So start planning! And welcome to the boards!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Okay, time for my first dumb question, where do I get a Passporter at? I have all ready sent away and received the Vacation Planning Kit. Thank you guys for the warm welcome.
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Welcome to the boards!!! You can get a Passporter from this website. Look on the top of the site, and there are the little tab looking things-- click on store. Passporter is a book-- and its awesome, it has folders you can write plans on store things in etc. You should be able to find it there!!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Welcome! Just wanted to say that you picked a good year to go! That will be Epcot's 25th birthday and I have no doubt Disney will do it up right! You will be addicted to these boards before you know it!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
Hi Sherri and welcome to the boards!
It's never too soon to start planning a WDW vacation. In fact, I've gotten to the point where I enjoy the planning almost as much as the trips themselves. These boards are one of the main reasons for that fact. I've learned so much from all the friendly folks here.
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
As previously mentioned...it is never too soon to begin planning your vacation. You have some to the right place for information. The Passporters have never let me down! You might have to wait to get an idea of the price of your vacation, but you can plan the rest now. The sooner you begin planning, the more you will be able to do with your precious WDW time. Anyway, good luck! We're glad to have you!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
We started planning our December 2004 trip in January 2003, so it was almost two full years. Although the wait sometimes seemed excruciating, I enjoyed the entire planning experience. So, I would say, "Go for it!" Our best resources were the PassPorter guide, this board, and allearsnet.com. Have fun planning!
Re: Is it too early to be planning a trip to DW in June 2007?
and to the boards! You've definitely come to the right place for information We'll be in Orlando this July, and we started planning the vacation back in 2001... it's never too early I would start looking into resorts, restauarants, attraction info, etc so you can really make this vacation the best one possible. Have fun!
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It's never too early to start planning (at least that's me). Do you have a Passporter book? That's the best place to begin. Read that, start taking notes of things that interest you (or use the stickers or highlight stuff), and read the boards. That's best way to start getting ready. I'm sure others will have more sage advice.
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We'll be in Orlando this July, and we started planning the vacation back in 2001... it's never too early 
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