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posted by Kate Schneider, Associated Travel

Here are some frequently asked questions and recommendations for making the most of your next Walt Disney World vacation with Associated Travel.

1. What are the busiest and least busy times of the year?

Although special events, promotions and other unpredictable factors may influence Theme Park attendance levels, the following list highlights historic attendance trends throughout the year. Note: All holiday reference is specific to the United States (U.S.)

Lowest Attendance

· January (except New Year's Day) until just prior to Presidents' week in February (third Monday)
· The week following Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving (U.S.) week
· The week following Thanksgiving (U.S.) until the week prior to Christmas

Moderate Attendance

· After Presidents' week in February (third Monday) through early March
· Late April through early June (except Memorial Day weekend)
· The first part of Thanksgiving (U.S.) week

Highest Attendance

· Presidents' week in February (third Monday)
· Mid-March through Late April ("Spring Break")
· Memorial Day weekend
· Mid-June through Labor Day
· Thanksgiving Day (US) and weekend
· Christmas week through New Year's Day

During regular attendance periods, the Theme Parks tend to be the busiest on the following days:

· Magic Kingdom® Park: Monday, Thursday and Saturday
· Epcot®: Tuesday and Friday
· Disney's Hollywood Studios™: Sunday and Wednesday
· Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

2. We need flights and hotels - can we book a Disney vacation with all that included too?

Of course, in fact, we encourage it! Your professional Associated Travel Agent has all of the airline, car rental and hotel options at their fingertips. When booking airline travel we can offer you the best schedules, prices and seat assignments to meet your individual or group needs.

3. What are the current Disney ticket options?
The Walt Disney World® Resort offers a wide variety of tickets customized to the many different needs and desires of the guests. Your Associated Travel Professional will help customize your vacation and help find the Disney Park ticket(s) that's right for you.

4. Can we meet Disney Characters?

There are many places around the Theme Parks where you can meet and greet Disney Characters. Your Associated Travel agent will check the for a list of locations and timeframes and show you where to go to find the Daily Times Guide upon entering the Disney park, to pinpoint the characters you most want to see. Character dining is also available all around the Walt Disney World® Resort, and your Associated Travel professional can make your Character Dining reservations, in advance, with no waiting, no lines and no missed opportunities for you! Best of all – no disappointed kids!

5. Where can we have Character Dining experiences?

Character Dining is available all around the Walt Disney World® Resort with a variety of characters. Reservations can be arranged while you are booking your flights, hotels, transfers and Disney Park tickets. By letting Associated Travel handle all your vacation needs, it really is a one-stop-shop.

6. How can I find out about the different restaurants at the Walt Disney World® Resort?

Ask your friendly Associated Travel Professional for a list of restaurants by location and cuisine. Also, ask us for recommendations – we’ve actually been there! Tell us what you love, tell us what you need and we can customize your vacation from top to bottom.

7. What is Downtown Disney®?

It's an exciting shopping, dining and entertainment paradise, home to the amazing Cirque de Soleil® La Nouba™ and DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park. Come together to indulge in big-city fun in an area alive with excitement, unique shops, restaurants and entertainment! Explore Downtown Disney® Marketplace, home to the largest Disney character store in the world or Downtown Disney® West Side, with its top-notch restaurants, theaters, shows and amusement.

Motor coach transportation is available from all Walt Disney World® Resorts. Parking is complimentary and located throughout the Downtown Disney® district. Your Associated Travel Professional can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience and expertise to guide you so your custom Disney Reservation exceeds you and your family’s Disney Dreams!

8. Does booking online provide you with all the information you need to make decisions about your trip?

Unfortunately even with the wealth of information available on the web today booking online is not always the best means of gaining the information you need about your travel plans. When you have questions about change and cancellation fees, documentation, airports or even just the weather, your Associated Travel Professional can give you the benefit of first-hand experience and expertise to guide you.

9. Is it just about the price?

Using a travel professional at Associated Travel is about more than finding the best price. It is about peace of mind. What happens in the event of an unexpected situation? A medical emergency, bad weather or a sudden change in plans? When you plan and book your trip with us you have the peace of mind that you can call your travel agent and get advice and assistance with the best options for you and for your family.

10. Associated Travel – A World Of Experience.

Associated Travel Agency, in business for over 44 years, provides knowledgeable, professional Travel Management Services. When you choose Associated Travel you are supporting the Acadiana community. Associated Travel is proud to be a member of Shop Local Acadiana ensuring that your dollars stay a part of the local economy. Associated Travel also gives back to the Acadiana community too, with local blood drives, cancer walks and food drives. So, feel free to wave when you see us at Downtown Alive, a UL Ballgame or at Mardi Gras – we’ll wave back! How many of those “.dot.com” sites can you say that about?