FREE DISNEY WORLD PLANNING TOOL

Skip the guesswork. Pick the planning moments that matter to you, and get a clear, personalized timeline for dining, Lightning Lane, payments, and more.

  • Free to use
  • Tailored to your trip
  • Email your results

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Build your Disney World planning timeline

Choose the planning dates that apply to your trip, then get a personalized timeline you can email to yourself.

⚠️ Planning reminder:

Disney planning windows, policies, availability, and pricing can change. Always confirm your final dates and reservation details in the My Disney Experience app and with Disney before booking.

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SIMPLE, NOT OVERWHELMING

How it works

1

Enter your arrival date

Start with the day your Disney World vacation begins.

2

Choose your planning needs

Only select the items that apply to your trip—nothing extra.

3

Save your timeline

See your dates instantly, then email the timeline to yourself for easy reference.

PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

One trip. One simple timeline.

The best Disney planning advice is useful when you need it. This tool turns the important windows into a clear action plan.

Focus on the deadlines that matter

Choose dining, Lightning Lane, DVC, Memory Maker, or vacation package milestones.

Understand your Lightning Lane window

Get the 7-day or 3-day date based on your hotel eligibility.

Keep your plan in your inbox

Email your timeline to yourself so your key dates stay easy to find.

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