DIY Disney World Florida Checklist

If you’re wanting to do Disney World by yourself then please use this as your checklist of things that will need to be booked.

• Apply for passports/check passports are valid for the date of your holiday.
• Book accommodation, tickets and dining.
• Book flights and transfers / car parking (Disney provide transport from/to Orlando MCO for guests staying at a Disney Resort).
• Complete ESTA’s for everyone going (as soon as possible, ESTA’s are valid for 2 years).
• Complete Additional Passenger Information (API) for your flight.
• Reserve seats on your flight in advance if you want to sit together or have a preferred location on the plane. British Airways allow you to do this for free 24 hours before your flight.
• Book Advance Dining Reservations (ADR’s) 180 days in advance.
• Book your free FastPasses 60/30 days in advance.
• Purchase Magic Bands via the My Disney Experience website/app (not necessary but if staying at a Disney resort they are free/reduced cost if selected more than 11 days before your stay).