Your family's perfect Disney vacation starts here.
Lifetime of Magic is a team of Disney vacation planners. We help you work out where to go, where to stay and how to spend each day, then book the trip and stay with you until you arrive.
- Founded by a Disney dad who has planned more than 100 Disney vacations
- College of Disney Knowledge graduate
- There is no separate planning fee for eligible bookings.
Four decisions shape a Disney trip.
Most of the stress in planning comes from making them in the wrong order. We work through them with you.
Where to go
Walt Disney World, Disneyland, a Disney cruise, Aulani and Adventures by Disney suit different families. We start with your children's ages, your budget and how you like to travel.
Where to stay
Resort type, location and transportation change both the price and how your days feel. We compare the options against what you will actually do.
How to spend each day
Tickets, dining reservations and attraction access are separate decisions with separate deadlines. We set them up in the right order.
When to book
Some things open months ahead and others only days ahead. We keep track of the calendar so you do not have to.
How planning works
Four steps, with one person on your trip from start to finish.
Tell us about your family
Fill in the trip request: where you are thinking, rough dates, who is coming and what matters most. It takes about five minutes.
We build your plan
You get resort, ticket and dining options with the trade-offs explained, plus a day-by-day outline built around your priorities.
We book and keep watch
We make the booking, set up reservations as their windows open, and check your booking for promotions and changes you are eligible for, subject to booking terms and availability.
We stay in touch until you go
Questions after you book go to the same person. Changes, final payments and last-minute details are handled together.
Destinations we plan
Walt Disney World Resort
Four theme parks, many resorts, and separate systems for tickets, dining and attractions. Most families need help with the order of decisions.
Plan Walt Disney World
Disney Cruise Line
Choosing a ship, a sailing and a stateroom, and knowing what to compare against a land vacation.
Plan a Disney cruise
Disneyland Resort
Two parks side by side in California, with their own tickets, hotels and attraction access rules.
Plan Disneyland
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
A Disney resort on Oahu, Hawaii, built around the beach and pools rather than a theme park.
Plan Aulani
Adventures by Disney
Guided group trips run by Disney, to destinations around the world.
Plan AdventuresFree for everyone
Planning guides, fresh out of the suitcase
56 free, plain-language guides for every stage of planning. Start with a favorite.
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Walt Disney WorldWalt Disney World First-Timer's GuideA step-by-step 2026 plan for a first Walt Disney World trip, with the order to decide things, booking windows and the mistakes to avoid.Read the guide
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Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise First-Timer's GuideHow to plan your first Disney cruise in 2026-2027: the eight-ship fleet, itineraries and ports, private islands, stateroom types and what to check.Read the guide
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Walt Disney WorldLightning Lane Guide for Walt Disney WorldLightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass and Premier Pass explained for 2026, with booking windows, tier changes by park and when to skip them.Read the guide
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Walt Disney WorldDisney World Dining GuideHow Disney World dining reservations work in 2026: the 60-day window, the 60+10 rule for resort guests, which tables go first and how to eat well for less.Read the guide
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Walt Disney WorldDisney World Packing ListA practical packing list for Walt Disney World: park-day essentials, weather items, resort items and what to leave at home.Read the guide
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Disneyland ResortDisneyland First-Timer's GuideHow to plan a first Disneyland Resort trip: the two parks, tickets, hotels, the best time to go, and what to book first so your days run smoothly.Read the guide
Who plans your trip
Lifetime of Magic was founded by Mike Spampinato, a Disney dad who has planned more than 100 Disney vacations and completed Disney's College of Disney Knowledge training.
Questions families ask first
Does it cost extra to use a Disney travel advisor?
There is no separate planning fee for eligible bookings. See how we are paid.
What does a Disney travel advisor do?
An advisor helps you choose where to go and stay, sets up tickets, dining and reservations, books the trip, and handles changes and questions until you travel. Here is exactly what we do.
When should I start planning?
We suggest six to twelve months ahead for Walt Disney World, and earlier for cruises. Dining reservations open up to 60 days before arrival, according to Disney, so a long runway lets you decide everything else first.
Can you help if I already booked with Disney?
Often, yes. Here is how it works.
Your adventure starts here
Ready to plan?
Tell us about your family and your dates. A real person replies, usually within one business day.
