Let's start planning your Disney World vacation with the basics. Click the Play button (that's the large triangle) to start the video.

Planning your Disney World vacation can be broken into three basic steps:

1. Discover what Disney World offers... theme park rides and attractions, hotels, dining and more.
2. Decide what attractions, entertainment, ticket, hotel and dining options are best for your family.
3. Document your Disney World vacation selections and reservations.

If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map, continue to the next video... how to use the Disney World map guides. If you don't, why not order your copy now?

In this video, we'll see you can use use your Disney World map to help plan your vacation.... Using a theme park map might seem a little different from using a road map. You might be surprised by how much alike they are! The trick is to know where you want to go and plan how to get there.

Click the Play button (that's the large triangle) to start watching. You'll see how to use the Mouse Maps ... and how the short descriptions can help you remember important details and make the most of your days in the theme parks!

If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map, continue to the next video... an introduction to the Disney World parks. If you don't, why not order your copy now?

Wow, we're zooming right along with our video series on how to plan your Walt Disney World vacation. This video is an introduction to the Disney World parks... and isn't that what attracts most people to Disney World?

Click the Play button (the large triangle) to get an introduction to Disney World parks... Once again, we're using the Mouse Maps to discover what makes each park special. Learn the basics of getting around each park and how to plan your days.

Ready to start planning your Disney World vacation? If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map guide, continue to the next video. Need a copy? Order your copy here.

Now that you've discovered what you can do at the Disney World parks, it's time to think about admission tickets. This video is an introduction to Disney World tickets.

Click the Play button (the large triangle) to get the basics on the Magic Your Way tickets... the base ticket, the Park Hopper Option and more. You'll see my recommendation for the best tickets for most families and learn how to use the Vacation Planner to calculate the cost of tickets for your vacation.

Ready to get started? If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map book, check out the entire video series on how to plan your Disney World vacation on a single page.

Need a copy of the Mouse Map? Order your copy here.

Now that you've explored the Disney World parks, it's time to think about where to stay while on vacation at Walt Disney World. This video is an introduction to Disney World hotels.

Click the Play button (the large triangle) to get the basics on your hotel choices... plus why I recommend staying at a Disney hotel. To get started, check out this short summary of the Disney hotel categories:

Value Resorts: Casual resorts with bold colors and decor. Lowest room rates, but further from the Magic Kingdom. Closer to Animal Kingdom and Disney-MGM Studios.

Moderate Resorts: Casual resorts themed like favorite vacation destinations. Moderate room rates. Most are closer to Epcot and the Magic Kingdom.

Deluxe Resorts: Upscale resorts that immerse guests in unique cultural experiences. Most are very close to the Magic Kingdom and offer monorail and boat service. Higher room rates, which may vary greatly.

Cabins and Campground: Log-style cabins and campsites. Closest to the Magic Kingdom.

Disney Vacation Club Resorts: Studios to three-bedroom villas. Locations throughout the resort.

Ready to get started? If you already have a copy of the Mouse Map, check out the entire video series on how to plan your Disney World vacation on a single page.

Need a copy of the Mouse Map? Order your copy here.