Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, planned around your kids’ ages, your budget, and how early your family is actually willing to get up.
Every trip is different, but this is the usual rhythm. I keep track of the deadlines and remind you before anything is due.
Choose dates and destination, compare hotels, and book with a deposit.
Dining reservations open. I book your priority restaurants and character meals.
Lightning Lane and Express decisions, app setup, and your final day-by-day plan.
I’m a message away if a ride closes, a reservation goes wrong or plans change.
It’s under three hours by air from Vancouver, and the two parks sit side by side. You can see a lot in three or four days, which suits a first Disney trip with young kids.
With Epic Universe open alongside Universal’s other parks, Universal deserves several days of its own. Squeezing it into a Disney trip usually means rushing both.
School breaks in Canada and the US don’t line up, and pricing doesn’t always match crowds. I look at both before suggesting your dates.
Theme Parks
Four theme parks, two water parks and dozens of resorts, and plenty of ways to plan it wrong. I build a park plan around your kids’ ages and your patience for lines.
Theme Parks
Two parks side by side and a short flight from home. It’s the easiest Disney trip for Western Canadian families, especially with younger kids.
Theme Parks
Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and now Epic Universe. I help you work out how many days you really need, which hotel saves you the most time, and whether Express Pass is worth it.
Disneyland is a shorter flight from Western Canada and works well in 3–4 park days, which makes it great for a first trip or younger kids. Walt Disney World is much bigger and better as a week-long trip, especially once kids are a bit older. I’ll talk through your family’s ages, budget and time off before suggesting one.
For a first visit, most families are happiest with 4–5 park days plus a rest or pool day. Add 2–3 more if you want to include Universal. Fewer days usually means rushing; more is great if your budget allows.
Sometimes. It depends on the time of year, the parks you’re visiting and how early your family will arrive. On busy days it can save hours. On quieter days, a good rope-drop plan might be enough. I’ll give you an honest recommendation for your dates.
On-site hotels can mean early park entry, earlier booking windows and less time in traffic. Off-site can mean more space for less money. I compare both for your dates, so you can see what the convenience actually costs.