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Planning Resources Dec 20, 2016 4:33:21 GMT via mobile cathie and missybee like this

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What are your main "Go To" resources for planning your Disney trip? I usually go to trusted Disney fanatics, like on this site, WDW Passporters Guide Book and lots of calling the My Disney Experience customer service number.

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Planning Resources Dec 20, 2016 13:00:39 GMT cathie, missybee, and 1 more like this

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I go to mostly the main website ( disneyworld.disney.go.com ) and if I need more, than I will chat with a cast member. If I am looking for very specific things then I will two other main sites ( www.allears.com and www.wdwinfo.com ).

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Planning Resources Dec 20, 2016 17:13:32 GMT missybee, briarrose, and 1 more like this

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Post by cathie on Dec 20, 2016 17:13:32 GMT

Well I reach deep into my brain.....usually it's all there....if it's something newer I will ask a cast member....the concierge at the resort is usually my favorite people....they let you ask the question and off I go....they text me later when they get the answer if they had to check with someone else

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Planning Resources Dec 20, 2016 18:04:26 GMT cathie, missybee, and 2 more like this

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Post by DisneyfanDean on Dec 20, 2016 18:04:26 GMT

I use Kayak App for flights. Dvccalculator app for points needed. Dvcmember.com for Accommodations. Mouseperks+ app and Wdwmenus app for Restaurant discounts and menus. Then my disneyexperience app or .com for ressies and fast passes.

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Planning Resources Dec 21, 2016 13:41:06 GMT cathie, missybee, and 1 more like this

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Post by drwadadli on Dec 21, 2016 13:41:06 GMT

I haven't tried WDWmenus as I typically use allears.com for menus. I totally agree about using mydisneyexperience app or .com for ressies. I think it is a lot easier that way and since they are always improving it, I bet it will get even easier yet.

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dngnb8 Full Member Posts: 169	Planning Resources Dec 22, 2016 14:35:17 GMT missybee likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dngnb8 on Dec 22, 2016 14:35:17 GMT For me, its my Magic Maker 'Chelle I wont do Disney without her

GusGus Full Member Posts: 103	Planning Resources Dec 24, 2016 15:12:20 GMT cathie and drwadadli like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by GusGus on Dec 24, 2016 15:12:20 GMT I usually check in with allears.com and touringplans.com before and use mydisneyexperience app while there.

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Planning Resources Feb 28, 2017 13:47:52 GMT cathie, missybee, and 1 more like this

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I read this article from World of Walt that was printed two weeks ago and it talks about a planning spreadsheet. Here is the link to the article.... www.worldofwalt.com/free-disney-vacation-planning-spreadsheet.html

For those of you that are detail planned for Disney, you probably already do something very similar to this. I know I do. My spreadsheet looks very similar to this but I also include our dining plan credits so I can keep track of how many we have spent and how many are available. This is also a way to see your vacation as a whole compared to the MDE app where you can only view one day at a time.

I think this is a great way for planning. After our trip is planned and we have arrived at WDW, I refer very little to the spreadsheet even though I have it with us because the planning is over and now it is enjoying the day-to-day activities which I then use the MDE app for.

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pvtim Full Member Posts: 149	Planning Resources Feb 28, 2017 20:42:39 GMT cathie and disneymike like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pvtim on Feb 28, 2017 20:42:39 GMT I use most of these sites as well, but I find that for our trip this summer we are going on youtube quite a bit and looking for reviews, locations and specific rides to get a more immersive look.
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Planning Resources Mar 1, 2017 18:49:11 GMT

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Feb 28, 2017 13:47:52 GMT drwadadli said:

I read this article from World of Walt that was printed two weeks ago and it talks about a planning spreadsheet. Here is the link to the article.... www.worldofwalt.com/free-disney-vacation-planning-spreadsheet.html

For those of you that are detail planned for Disney, you probably already do something very similar to this. I know I do. My spreadsheet looks very similar to this but I also include our dining plan credits so I can keep track of how many we have spent and how many are available. This is also a way to see your vacation as a whole compared to the MDE app where you can only view one day at a time.

I think this is a great way for planning. After our trip is planned and we have arrived at WDW, I refer very little to the spreadsheet even though I have it with us because the planning is over and now it is enjoying the day-to-day activities which I then use the MDE app for.

So organized doc....

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bigwdwfan New Member If only I had gotten that lamp! Posts: 44	Planning Resources Mar 6, 2017 14:57:08 GMT missybee likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bigwdwfan on Mar 6, 2017 14:57:08 GMT I agree with drwadadli as I use a spreadsheet at the beginning of our planning

Post by missybee on Dec 20, 2016 4:33:21 GMT

Post by drwadadli on Dec 20, 2016 13:00:39 GMT

Post by cathie on Dec 20, 2016 17:13:32 GMT

Post by DisneyfanDean on Dec 20, 2016 18:04:26 GMT

Post by drwadadli on Dec 21, 2016 13:41:06 GMT

Post by dngnb8 on Dec 22, 2016 14:35:17 GMT

Post by GusGus on Dec 24, 2016 15:12:20 GMT

Post by drwadadli on Feb 28, 2017 13:47:52 GMT

Post by pvtim on Feb 28, 2017 20:42:39 GMT

Post by cathie on Mar 1, 2017 18:49:11 GMT

Post by bigwdwfan on Mar 6, 2017 14:57:08 GMT

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