As a self-proclaimed “Trip Planner Extraordinaire!”, there is nothing I enjoy more than planning and taking trips with large groups of people.  While some may feel traveling with a large group may pose an impossible burden in such a huge place as an amusement park, I consider it a truly unique opportunity to share my love and joy for all things Disney with those that I truly care about.  I’ve traveled with every combination of people over the years: locals, out-of-towners, older and younger guests, first-timers, seasoned pros, thrill seekers, bench seekers, and everything in between!  I see each and every trip as an opportunity to share my knowledge and feel a great sense of accomplishment when a trip goes off without a hitch. While traveling with a large group can bring about unique challenges, I’ve come up with some helpful tips that can prove to be useful whether you’re traveling with a medium sized group or even a group that extends to as large as 20 or more.

While Disney is fantastic in accommodating large groups, it is important to make your dining reservations early to ensure you will get the time and restaurant of your choice.  In particular, I love character dining and see it is a great way to add even more magic to my guests’ itinerary. There are several restaurants to chose from at Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, as well as the hotels of the Disneyland Resort; click here to learn more about the available character dining options. For dining reservations call 714-781-3463.  If you’re planning on staying at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort, I cannot stress enough to make your reservations early. Traveling with a large group often means that you will need a suite or several rooms and booking early helps to ensure that a room will be available on your travel date and often the best possible rate.  Reservations can be made via Disneyland Resort website or by calling 714-956-6425.