Disney World Vacation Packages from Newark

We recommend booking 6-9 months in advance for best resort availability and pricing. Disney releases resort inventory 499 days out, and popular resorts (like Grand Floridian or Polynesian) book up quickly for peak times like Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer. Booking early also gives you a 60-day dining reservation window (45 days for off-property guests). For value resorts during off-peak times, 3-4 months advance booking is usually sufficient. Payment plans let you reserve now and pay over time.

Base tickets allow one park per day. Park Hopper lets you visit multiple parks in one day (after 2pm) - perfect for families who want flexibility. Park Hopper Plus adds visits to water parks (Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach), mini golf, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and other attractions. Most Essex County families choose standard Park Hopper for the flexibility to hop between parks, especially to catch evening shows or dining reservations at different parks.

No! Disney transportation (buses, monorail, Skyliner, boats) is free and connects all resorts to all parks and Disney Springs. We include airport transfers, so you never need a car. This saves $300-500 in rental and parking fees. The only exception: if you want to visit Universal Orlando or go off-property for dining, consider adding a rental car for those days only.

All our packages include airport transfers! We arrange either Mears Connect shuttle (shared ride, ~45 min, included in budget packages) or private car service (direct, ~25 min, included in deluxe packages). Just walk out of baggage claim and your driver will be waiting. No need to navigate Orlando traffic or pay for parking. Return transfers to Newark Airport flights are also included.

Disney dining plans include set numbers of meals and snacks per night of stay. Quick Service plan: 2 quick meals + 1 snack/day (~$55/adult). Standard plan: 1 table service + 1 quick service + 1 snack/day (~$95/adult). Deluxe plan: 3 meals (any type) + 2 snacks/day (~$125/adult). Our recommendation for Essex County families: Skip the dining plan and pay as you go. You'll save 20-30% and have more flexibility. We'll show you exactly how to maximize value without the plan in your free planning consultation.

Absolutely! This is one of our most popular services. We submit specific room requests to Disney when we book your package - for example, requesting Grand Floridian Room 7414 (our guests' favorite resort view room that saves $100/night vs. water view), or requesting a Savanna View at Animal Kingdom Lodge. While Disney doesn't guarantee specific rooms, our requests are successful about 75-80% of the time. We also provide detailed room request guides for your resort so you know exactly which rooms to request.

For families with young kids, we most often recommend: (1) Art of Animation - family suites sleep 6, Skyliner is fun for kids, themed pools. (2) Caribbean Beach - Skyliner access, pirate rooms, shorter walks than some resorts. (3) Polynesian - monorail fun, close to Magic Kingdom, beach and pool. Avoid resorts with long walks like Port Orleans or Saratoga Springs if you have stroller-age kids. In your free consultation, we'll discuss your specific family needs and recommend the perfect fit.

Without a dining plan, budget $80-120 per adult per day and $40-60 per child per day for food and drinks. Quick service meals run $12-18, table service $25-50 per adult entree (plus 20% tip). Money-saving tips: Bring breakfast snacks from home, share entrees (portions are huge), skip character dining (save $150+ per family), eat lunch at quick service and dinner at nicer restaurants (lunch prices are 30% lower), bring refillable water bottles. Mobile ordering through My Disney Experience app saves wait time. We provide a detailed food budget breakdown in your planning consultation.

Disney Genie+ ($15-35 per person per day, varies by date) lets you make Lightning Lane reservations for shorter waits at 40+ attractions. Individual Lightning Lanes ($10-25 each) are for the most popular rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Avatar Flight of Passage, and Rise of the Resistance. Our recommendation: Buy Genie+ for 1-2 of your park days (your busiest days), skip it for other days. Individual Lightning Lanes are worth it for 1-2 "must-do" rides per trip. Use rope drop (arrive before park opening) and single rider lines to avoid paying for everything. We'll create a day-by-day strategy in your free planning guide.

Yes, but it's exhausting! Most Essex County families prefer 5-7 days to enjoy Disney without rushing. Ideal plan: Day 1 - Magic Kingdom (full day), Day 2 - Epcot (full day), Day 3 - Hollywood Studios (until 2pm) + Animal Kingdom (evening), Day 4 - Magic Kingdom (evening for fireworks) + resort pool day, Day 5 - Epcot or Hollywood Studios (whatever you missed) + Disney Springs shopping. This allows for mid-day breaks at your resort, which prevents meltdowns with young kids. We create custom park strategies based on your family's pace in your free planning consultation.

We monitor all Newark flight departures and will notify you immediately of any delays or cancellations. If your flight is significantly delayed, we contact Disney to adjust your airport transfer pickup time and modify your first-day park reservations if needed. If your flight is cancelled, we rebook you on the next available Newark to Orlando flight at no charge (ticket change fees waived for our clients). We handle all coordination so you don't have to stress. This is why booking with a local travel agent beats booking online - we're your advocates when things go wrong.

Yes! Essex County families can pay with monthly installment plans. Typical plan: $500 deposit to book, then monthly payments until 30 days before departure. Example: $5,000 package booked 6 months out = $500 deposit + 5 monthly payments of $900. No interest, no fees. Final payment due 30 days before travel. This makes Disney vacations affordable for families who want to spread costs over time. Payment plans available for packages $2,500+.

Standard Disney packages: Cancel 30+ days before arrival for full refund minus $200 processing fee. Cancel 5-29 days before: forfeit one night room charge. Cancel 0-4 days: forfeit full package cost. We strongly recommend travel insurance ($150-300 per family) which covers cancellations for illness, injury, or family emergencies. Insurance must be purchased within 14 days of booking for full coverage. We'll explain all options during booking.

Absolutely! Many Essex County families do a "Orlando Theme Park Combo" trip - 5 days Disney + 2 days Universal. We can add Universal park tickets and extend your hotel stay (either stay at Universal hotel for 2 nights or stay at Disney and drive to Universal). Universal is great for Harry Potter fans and thrill-seekers. Typical add-on cost: $600-900 for family of 4 (2-day park hopper tickets + 2 extra hotel nights). Requires rental car for those days ($50-80/day). We'll customize your entire Orlando experience.

Best times for low crowds + good weather: (1) Late January - early February (after MLK weekend, before Presidents Day), (2) Late April - early May (after Spring Break, before Memorial Day), (3) Late September - early November (after Labor Day, before Thanksgiving). Avoid if possible: Christmas/New Year (Dec 20-Jan 2), Spring Break (mid-March to mid-April), Summer (June-August - hottest and most crowded). For Essex County families, consider pulling kids from school for a week in late September or early February - you'll save 30-40% on hotels and experience 50% shorter wait times.

Arrive 2 hours before departure for domestic flights. Newark Terminal C (where United flies to Orlando) has TSA PreCheck lanes which save 20-30 minutes - worth signing up for if you travel often ($78 for 5 years). Terminal C has a kids play area near Gate 71 if you arrive early. Pro tip from our Essex County travelers: Wednesday and Saturday mornings are busiest at Newark security (6-9am). Tuesday and Thursday mornings are lightest. The 6am United flight to Orlando (UA1040) is popular with Disney families - arrive by 4:30am to be safe.

Yes! Disney cruises from Port Canaveral (1 hour from Orlando) are perfect for combining with Disney World. Popular combo: 4 nights Disney World + 3-night Disney cruise to Bahamas. Port Canaveral is where Disney Cruise Line homeports 4 ships sailing to Caribbean and Bahamas. We book the entire package: Newark flights, Disney resort stay, park tickets, transportation to Port Canaveral, cruise, and return to Newark. Very popular with Essex County families who want "all things Disney" in one trip. Call 833-874-1019 for Disney cruise packages.

When you book direct with Disney, you're on your own for planning. When you book with Next Trip Anywhere, you get: (1) Same price as booking direct (we don't charge more), (2) Free vacation planning consultation (worth $150), (3) Room request submission, (4) Dining reservation assistance at 60-day mark, (5) Personalized park strategy guide, (6) 24/7 support during trip, (7) Newark Airport expertise (which terminals, parking, tips), (8) Local Essex County service (we meet in person if you want), (9) We handle issues if flights are cancelled or resorts have problems. Plus we know Disney inside-out from sending 200+ Essex County families per year - we know which rooms to request, which restaurants are worth it, and how to maximize your park time.

No booking fees! Unlike Expedia ($35-50 fees), Travelocity ($40 fees), or other online travel agencies, we don't charge any service fees or booking fees. You pay the same price as booking directly with Disney, but you get all our planning services included free. We earn a small commission from Disney, so our service costs you nothing extra. This is why smart Essex County families book with local travel agents instead of online - same price, way better service.

Call or text 833-874-1019 anytime, 24/7. We have a local Essex County team who monitors trips in real-time. Common reasons clients call during trips: flight delays, resort issues, reservation problems, park strategy questions, or emergencies. Recent example: A Montclair family called when their Magic Kingdom FastPass selections disappeared from their app - we called Disney IT and had it fixed in 20 minutes. Another Livingston family called when their son got sick at Epcot - we arranged a doctor visit at their resort within an hour. You'll have our direct number programmed in your phone before you leave Newark.