What’s on your holiday wish list? For us, there’s one thing that remains the same year after year because at the top of my Christmas list is a Disneyland or Walt Disney World vacation!

Traveling for the holidays is so much better than filling the house with more toys and random stuff. Am I right?! It’s all about the gift of experiences and memories.

How to Plan a Disney Trip as a Gift

A Disney vacation is the ultimate holiday gift and we’re here to make the travel planning easy with our step by step guide.

Choose Your Disney Destination

Gifting a Disney trip is half the fun, and as the official planner you get to decide which Disney destination is right for your family.

Here’s a quick guide to the Disney destinations you can choose from and who they’re best for:

• Disneyland Resort - Best for shorter vacations from 2-5 days and those who are in closer proximity (or a short flight) to Southern California.
• Walt Disney World Resort - Best if you have at least 4 days for theme parks and for those who want a fully-immersive experience by staying on property at one of the many Walt Disney World Resort hotels.
• Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa - Best for those who have at least 5-7 days available and are looking for prime relaxation at Disney’s resort and spa located on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu.
• Disney Cruise - Best for those planning to gift during the holiday season, but travel the following year, since Disney cruises book out very early. But remember, we are always happy to help secure last minute cruises as well.

With a Disney gift vacation destination narrowed down, there’s plenty of options on when to visit. Most Disney destinations offer last minute tickets and accommodations you can price right here on our website, or by calling 855 GET AWAY.

Disney Gift Ideas Budget & Packages

At Disneyland Resort, we love Pixar Place Hotel during the holiday season which is decorated from top to bottom with bright, Pixar-inspired decor through the first week of January.

And through 2025, when you stay onsite at a Disneyland Resort hotel, you’ll still get access to Early Entry.

We recommend this Disneyland Gift Vacation Package:

• 3 Day Park Hopper Tickets with Lightning Lane Multi Pass
• 3 Nights at Pixar Place Hotel
• $5,500 Sample pricing for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3-9)

Prices are subject to change and depend on dates and hotel availability.

For those visiting Walt Disney World Resort, our article—How Much Does a Walt Disney World Vacation Cost?—is updated regularly with various types of travel options.

Need other Disney destination pricing? Call us at 855 GET AWAY and our specialists can get custom pricing and apply any applicable specials right over the phone.

Creative Ways to Reveal Your Disney Trip Gift

Wrapping up a surprise for the holidays is so much fun! Once everyone knows you’re heading on vacation soon, the excitement and anticipation will be almost as fun as the trip itself.

Disney Vacation Ticket Surprise

If you have planned to give your family a Disneyland or Walt Disney World vacation this Christmas, but are still wondering exactly how to make the announcement, then you are in luck! This super easy Disney vacation ticket surprise printable gets the job done. It is quick and practically free!

Start by downloading the “Disney Vacation Ticket Surprise” template. There are two sides to the ticket, so be sure to download the front HERE and the back HERE. Print the first side onto cardstock paper.

The ticket prints up better if the paper has a little bit of heft to it. I wish I would have printed mine on the glossy cardstock! I think it would be even more authentic looking. But, it is hard to photograph, so I had to use the regular cardstock instead.

• Matte Cardstock on Amazon
• Glossy Cardstock on Amazon

When you hit "print" make sure to select the box that says "Scale to fit media." That way you don't lose some of the design off of the paper.

Then, take a peek at your printer to see how to insert the paper back into the printer to print the second side onto the back. Print the second side onto the page. It should line up perfectly! We recommend a paper slicer to cut your projects. It is so fast and easy. If you don't have one, scissors are totally fine. Cut each Disney Vacation Ticket out so you have four rectangles.

Fill in the Blanks Vacation Surprise Trip

There is a small section on the front of the ticket that allows you to personalize the gift. Write in the Name, Destination, and Date of Travel. The Destination part can also be the name of the hotel you plan to stay in.

And don’t worry when you’re going! You can even gift your family a trip to LEGOLAND at Christmas and travel in the Spring. Even if you won’t travel until early next year, giving a Disney vacation as a gift this holiday season is a wonderful way to make the season bright!

Your family will be so excited for months leading up to the vacation! It can be so incredible to share not only the vacation, but the planning and fun leading up to it. The vacation reveal might even be the best gift of the day, regardless of when you’re actually traveling.

Disney Trip as a Gift Questions and Answers

Do you have more questions about how to gift a Disney vacation for the holidays or any time of year? We have answers.

Question: Can I gift a Disney vacation if I’m not traveling with the recipient?

Answer: Yes! You don’t have to be part of the trip to give a Disney vacation as a gift. At Get Away Today we can help you book a vacation for friends or family.

• We can help even if you want the recipient to choose the dates that work for them.
• We can help with tickets, hotels, or a full vacation package.
• You can even add “Peace of Mind” travel insurance for flexible changes.

With Get Away Today your gift is meaningful and flexible, even if you can’t travel together.

Question: Do I need to choose a date if I am purchasing tickets only?

Answer: The answer to this question is location specific. For example, Walt Disney World tickets are date-based, so specific dates are required. At Disneyland Resort, tickets purchased through Get Away Today are not date specific, but do require theme park reservations once you choose a date.

Question: Can I give a Get Away Today gift certificate to use for future vacations?

Answer: Yes, call us at 855 GET AWAY and we can help you put your desired amount on a Get Away Today gift certificate, redeemable for various Get Away Today vacation.

Disney Trip Gift Reveal

There are so many ways you can give these fun Disney Vacation Tickets. Slide them into a mini stocking with some Hershey Kisses inside. Tie the tickets to the Christmas tree like an ornament and let your kids hunt to find the one with his/her name on it. Put it in an envelope that is addressed from the North Pole and write a letter to them from Santa! Wrap the ticket with a cute Disney stuffed character

However you decide to present the Disney Vacation Tickets you are guaranteed to earn hugs and kisses in return.

We hope as you plan for your holidays, every moment is filled with the special magic and love of the holiday season. Let us know if we can help you plan how to give the gift of a Disney vacation, or any vacation for that matter.

• Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California
• Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
• Disney Cruise Line and more!

Let us know if we can help you plan how to give the gift of a Disney vacation, or any vacation for that matter! Packages are always available to book online, or you can give us a call at 855-GET-AWAY.