Maps of parks and resorts can be downloaded from The Dis (on Twitter as @TheDis), which has a wealth of current information on Walt Disney World.
You can download a 28-page pocket guide from www.guide2wdw.com.
Pocket guides for everything from snacks, to dining guides, and even character checklists can be found at The Mouse For Less. You only need a regular printer and standard, letter sized paper. Let the kids (if there are kids) help fold them.
Plan A Magical Vacation’s site has a template for creating your own planning spreadsheet (like a calendar and to do list) for your trip.
App alert: The OLP WDW Transportation Wizard for Walt Disney World is the best way you are going to invest 8 quarters. After searching for this functionality in a site, which I really thought I had seen, I noticed this app during a buying binge last week.
Even from my couch, I could figure out how to get from Pop Century to The (Real Fantasyland of) Grand Floridian for a pedicure, without scuffing my toes. Especially if you have a child who is committed to taking a particular mode of transportation, this app will give you best case scenario guesses on how long it will take get from point a to point b. Wish I’d had it on my last trips, as does the restaurant manager who smiled as I explained that we took a bus, then a boat to the character meal that was about to close, instead of a plain old bus, which according to “Twiz” would have saved us about 25 minutes. Did I mention it was $1.99? Yes, U.S. $1.99, but still. If you are traveling with a small group, one might suffice. If you are traveling with anyone in my family, make sure everyone has one (especially if you plan to split up for a few hours for naps or swimming) so you don’t have to share, or wait at the turnstile for that last little straggler getting off the boat. Saving time is saving Disney Dollars. Invest.
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Thanks for the great review of “TWiz”. Please feel free to share your suggestions, we’re always looking for ways to make it better!
I really do love this app, and when people on other boards say, “any idea is we need to get a cab to Chef Mickey’s” I use it.
Also, when traveling with a person who has a short window of time between medications, nebulizer treatments or limited stamina, it helps to know if that pretty peaceful boat ride is a good use of your touring time. When choosing a resort, you can think how far you are from the parks or hard ticket events before deciding if an upgrade is a good idea. Those All Stars are pretty close to some great attractions, especially if you are traveling by car, anyway.
Thanks for the great review of this App! We actually rode all of the transportation to get the times… that said, Disney is always changing so if you find a new route, we’d love to hear about it and apply it in the next update:)
Great review of the OLP WDW Transportation Wizard for Walt Disney World App!!