Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Episode 17: Navigating Walt Disney World with Senior Adults


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This is Part 3 of a 3 part series on traveling to one of our favorite places - Walt Disney World.  If you have ever been to Disney before you probably already know how intimidating it can be, but follow along and we’ll help you plan like a pro.  This final installment is if you are traveling to Disney either alone as senior adults or maybe you have senior adults traveling with you for a family trip.  Use these tips to help devise a strategy for visiting the parks, tips for dining and nightlife both in and out of the park, and choosing the best time to visit.  So pack your bag and come with us to one of the most magical places on earth.

Check out the following links to help you plan your Walt Disney World Vacation with Seniors:

Check out Undercover Tourist Crowd Calendar to help you decide the best time to go based on Holidays, Events, Etc.

We used Buena Vista Scooter Rentals and were extremely pleased with the scooters and the service. 

Be sure to download the My Disney Experience App ahead of time and know how to make park reservations, complete online hotel check in, buy park and special event tickets, make dining reservations, and navigate Virtual Queue and Genie Plus.  For help with all these things and more, check out My Magical Experience Plan Guide and Tutorial

See if Disability Access Service applies to your senior and learn how to register here.  This service can make navigating the parks with a senior more enjoyable if they quality for the service, otherwise we highly recommend using the Genie+ Service and Standby Skipper. 

Minnie Vans (powered by Lyft) are able to accommodate scooters and wheelchairs and may be helpful if traveling to Disney Springs or another resort hotel for dinner or to the parks.  Get a discount here when you sign up for Lyft. 

Check out our episode on packing here especially if you are flying or plan to do a split stay.

What to pack in your park bag:

  • Rain ponchos
  • Portable phone charger and cords for recharging your phone
  •  Reusable water bottles that keep things cold
  •  Snacks
  •  Sunscreen / lip sunscreen 
  •  Lightweight clothing for most of year, warmer clothes during winter months
  •  Any medication that you may need during the day
  • Cooling towel
  • Rechargable Fan
  • For more Disney tips check out our episodes on Disney with Children and Disney with Adults

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    Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

     

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