Disneyland Trip Planning
with
Mom Approved Travel

Looking for a Travel Agent for Disneyland California?
You found the experts!

Mom Approved Travel is an Authorized Disney Travel Planner and proud Earmarked Agency who specializes in Disneyland vacations!

Disneyland offers walkable convenience, highly themed hotels, classic and new attractions, delicious dining, and rich Disney history –  perfect for magical vacations across all ages and thrill levels.

But planning a Disneyland trip can feel overwhelming. That’s where Mom Approved Travel takes away the stress.

We help with when to go, where to stay, how long to visit, which parks on which days, dining reservations, transportation, and extras — all customized to your family.

Request a Disneyland Vacation Quote from our expert Travel Advisors to make the most of your precious vacation time in Southern California and utilizing your vacation dollars in a way that fits YOUR family.

Plan your Mom Approved Disneyland Trip

Moms deserve a Disneyland vacation too.

At Mom Approved Travel, we believe Moms should get a Disneyland vacation too.

That means, Mom should actually enjoy going on a Disneyland vacation – she should not be spending her vacation stressing about which rides her kids are tall enough for, spending hours researching how to navigate the parks or missing payment deadlines.

When Mom hires Mom Approved Travel, she can spend her time and energy elsewhere and get back to the business of Mom life, as we manage the logistics.

Why book a Disneyland Trip with Mom Approved Travel?

Mom and daughter smiling on Disneyland trip

We help busy Moms and families plan Disneyland vacations.

Mom Approved Travel Advisors are Disneyland Experts.

Mom Approved Travel Advisors are Disneyland experts. With years of hands-on experience, constant training, and direct partnerships with Disney, we provide:

  • EarMarked Authorized Disney Vacation Planner status recognized by Disney.
  • Expert planning & personalization — every trip is tailored to YOUR family’s ages, needs, and pace.
  • Discount monitoring so you never miss savings.
  • Trusted support before, during, and after your trip.
  • Insider knowledge — from churro stands to fireworks dessert parties, we know the magic details.

There isn’t a single “best” way to do Disneyland. But there IS a best way for YOUR family to do Disneyland— and that’s what we design for you.

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What does Mom Approved Travel assist with for a Disneyland vacation?

Girl meeting Rey during Disneyland trip character meet

We help busy Moms and families with every aspect of planning a Disneyland vacation.

We handle every aspect of your Disneyland trip, so you don’t waste time researching or second-guessing.

✔️ Disneyland Resort Hotel Booking – we will simplify your choices to find the ideal resort for your specific needs, amenity level, priorities and budget.
     Compare Disneyland Hotels » See our Disneyland Hotels overview
✔️ Disneyland Park Tickets – right length and type for your family (with Lightning Lane guidance) while considering breaks and Disneyland special events.
✔️ Dining Reservations – character meals, quick bites, fine dining and guidance at the parks, hotels and Downtown Disney
✔️ Magical Extras – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, VIP tours, dessert parties, strollers, scooters.
✔️ Discount Monitoring – if Disney releases a promo, we will automatically apply it if your reservation qualifies!
✔️ Travel Protection Guidance – options to safeguard your investment.
✔️ Transportation & Logistics – from airport transfers to grocery delivery with truested, reliable partners.
✔️ Step-by-Step Itinerary Planning – touring strategy, Lightning Lane help, and daily park flow, including where to slow down and where you can skip through!
✔️ Mom Approved Tips and Tricks – we will share accurate Disneyland tips to make this the best Disneyland trip ever for your family!  

You’ll never have to figure out which park to visit on which day, where to find characters, or how to manage “FastPasses” currently known as Lightning Lanes. We’ll map it all out for you.

Not your first trip to Disneyland? We still have your back! Some of our clients are Moms who love doing some of the planning themselves or are Disneyland veterans who have been visiting the Disney theme parks for decades. We help these Moms and Dads with the areas they don’t want to mess with, act as a backup when life gets crazy and monitor their reservations for discounts. Mom Approved Travel can help with as much of the planning as you would like us to!

What are the planning steps in a Mom Approved Disneyland Vacation?

Mom Approved Disney Trip Planning Steps

What it looks like to plan a Disneyland trip step by step with Mom Approved Travel

Planning a Disneyland vacation may seem overwhelming, but break planning into 7 stress-free phases so you never feel overwhelmed:

Step 1: Pick your dates 

We help balance school schedules, work projects, and crowd levels. to find which dates work best for you and your family. Remember the best dates for YOU may not look like the best dates for your brother’s neighbor. The best dates for you may look different than what the internet says is the “best ” time to go.

Step 2: Choose your Disneyland Hotel 

After we have your dates, we explore which Disneyland resort hotel option is best for your family. With 3 on-site resort hotels, and many great Good Neighbor options, each with its own unique conveniences, amenities, price points, and transportation options, there is a Disneyland area Hotel for everyone.

Learn More: Disneyland Hotels

Don’t worry you do not need to know all of the differences in the hotels, we do! We have stayed at all of them!

Step 3: Plan Disneyland Park Days

The next step is to determine which parks your family should go to on which days. It is absolutely okay if you have no idea how long you should spend in Disneyland and California Adventure, we do!

In our consultation call, we ask about your favorite Disney stories, thrill levels, and more to help us curate your itinerary and even incorporate Disneyland seasonal events during your vacation. Remember, you don’t need to research – we guide you through it all.

Step 4: Dining and Disney extras

After we have a rough schedule, we will discuss which Disneyland dining options and magical extras your family would like to experience on your vacation. With over 100 dining options available, we help narrow down the best options for you and your family. We know where the best churros are, how to find a good margarita, and where to find everything from chicken nuggets to fine dining and will advise on the best fit for your family. 

Don’t worry, we also go over extras like Fireworks Dessert parties, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique princess makeovers, VIP tours, lightsaber building, spa appointments, and all the ways you can add a little magic to your Disneyland and Southern California vacation to fit your family’s travel love language.

Step 5: Transportation and logistics

After a rough plan is together, we will work on the logistical details for your family which may include renting strollers, ECV scooters, having groceries delivered, assisting with transportation to and from the airport, and celebrating special occasions to ensure a seamless Disney trip!

Step 6: Pre-trip preparation

Where the Mom Approved magic really happens! We prepare a travel guide for your family and go over all of the details with you in a pre-trip consultation. We will curate a Disney travel guide highlighting everything you need to know for a successful trip.

This guide is designed for both the skim reader and the detail oriented Disneyland Mom! You’ll get tips and tricks you won’t find on the internet from our extensive experience as both Moms at Disney and Professional Travel Planners (like what to do if your kiddo loses their tooth at Disneyland), so you and your family will be prepped for making magical memories without feeling overwhelmed.

Step 7: Make magical memories

You get to actually ENJOY your Disneyland family vacation fully prepared, with your Travel Advisor only a quick text away.

By choosing Mom Approved Travel to assist you with your Disneyland Vacation, you made it possible to have a fantastic vacation with your family without stress or drama. We LOVE taking away the overwhelm of planning Disney vacations, and can’t wait to get started on yours!

Disneyland Resort Hotel Comparison

HotelBest ForHighlightsWhy Families Love it
Pixar Place HotelFamilies with KidsBright Pixar ThemingPlayful, Immersive, walkable
Disneyland HotelNostalgia, Large familiesOriginal Hotel, New VillasCharm, location, space
Grand Californinan
Hotel and Spa
Convenience, AmenitiesDIrect Park access
Premium amenities
Convenience + comfort

There are additional Luxury and Good Neighbor options available for Disneyland, this section compare on property resorts

How do you hire a
Mom Approved
Disneyland
Expert Travel Advisor?

You have decided you want to go on a Disneyland trip.
You have decided you want to use an experienced, trusted Disney trip Planner at Mom Approved Travel, an Authorized Disney Planner agency.
Now what?

Working with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor to plan your Disneyalnd trip is easy, promise! You can now rest easy knowing our team is made up of avid, active travelers who maintain the highest levels of training for DIsneyland and surrounding Southern California attractions.

The very first step is to fill out a Disneyland Trip quote form. If you already have a MAT Travel Advisor, or you know who you would like to use, fill out our quote request below and select their name from the dropdown menu.

If you are not sure which MAT Travel Advisor you would like to work with, or if you are looking for a Disneyland Travel agent near you:

visit our MAT Team page to meet our Travel Advisors
OR
fill out our quote request and choose “surprise me”
from the dropdown menu and we will match you
with a MAT Advisor who will fit your family best based on your responses.

Mom Approved Travel
Disney World Vacation
FAQ

Booking your Disneyland vacation package with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor is complimentary for most vacation packages. There are some circumstances, such as a ticket only purchase, we may charge a service fee which will be disclosed upfront. There are no hidden fees working with Mom Approved Travel.

If you have already booked your Disneyland trip with Disney, depending on the circumstances we MAY be able to transfer it to the agency to allow your Advisor to assist without a fee.

If we are unable to transfer a vacation package or if you are staying offsite and already have tickets, we do offer a concierge planning option based on your needs.

Booking your Disney trip through Mom Approved Travel means you get dedicated access to a Professional Travel Planner who specializes in Disney Destinations who can tailor a trip for your family.

To get started, simply fill out our QUOTE REQUEST FORM and one of our Advisors will contact you for a quick, free consultation.

Absolutely! MAT Advisors are experienced understanding and setting up families with a wide range of special needs for success. Some of our Travel Advisors have backgrounds in special education, special needs in their own families, or hold certifications from IBCCES. 

Whether it is dietary restrictions, physical handicap, neuro-divergent challenges, cognitive disabilities, hearing or visual disabilities, service animal travel or beyond, your MAT Advisor has the knowledge and expertise to make your trip as comfortable as possible, so everyone can enjoy the magic!

Absolutely! While our core clientele are families, we absolutely assist clients in adult only trips to Disney, Honeymoons, Anniversary trips, girlfriend getaways and more.

Payment terms and conditions are set by the supplier, in this case, Disney Travel Company.

If you are booking a Disneyland Vacation package more than 30 days out, you only need to pay a deposit to hold your trip.

Sometimes you will be required to pay in full as required by the supplier. For example, if you are purchasing tickets a la carte, or are booking a vacation package that travels in less than 30 days. All payment requirements vary based on the supplier, but your MAT Travel Advisor can answer questions about your specific components.

Disneyland vacation packages require a $200 deposit when booking your vacation, with the remainder due 30 days prior to your trip!

Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor monitors your reservations for promos and will apply them IF they save you money. Sometimes promotions do not apply to all dates, room types or are released on the same date as a price increase. Your MAT Advisor has your back and will make sure you get the best value for your hard earned vacation dollars.

Your payments will be processed into The Walt Disney Travel Company secure payment portals by your Travel Advisor. The agency does not hold or deposit any of your vacation package funds into our company account.

The Walt Disney Travel Company accepts most major credit cards, Chase Disney Visa, Disney Gift Cards.

Any charges to your credit card will show up as a charge from the supplier, and not Mom Approved Travel.

Booking early is a great idea, as you can lock-in pricing and have the best choices for resort availability. With Disney’s flexible policies and the ability to apply promos later (if they apply) – it is smart to book early!

Historically, Disneyland vacation packages are released in the summer for the following year- but MAT Advisors will have wait lists available if your dates are not released yet.

We can pull off some serious last-minute Disney travel!
Our Agency record, the client left the NEXT day.

While we prefer more than a day’s notice, we can work magic with most timeframes.

Don’t worry about last minute dining, we can help you through all of it. Reach out to an MAT Advisor and start packing!

There is no “perfect” age to take your child to Disney. Truly.

Seeing a baby meet Mickey and reach for his nose, viewing a princess through the eyes of a toddler, watching a 6 year old talk to Tinkerbell, watching a pre-teen act like a little kid again, watching a teenager take a selfie with Donald, walking down Main Street with your adult child or strolling around California Adventure with spouse for the first time, or even experiencing Disney as a grandparent are all wonderful ways to experience the magic.

Each family, and each child is a little different which is why it is best to talk to a Travel Advisor about YOUR situation.

Funny thing, that “certified Disney Travel Agent” term gets tossed around quite a bit- but no such term legally exists.

There are strict regulations set forth by Disney what Travel Advisors and Travel Agencies can call themselves in the legal mumbo jumbo. Believe us, you WANT a Professional Travel Advisor who understands terms & conditions well! Certified Disney Travel Agent is not one of them.

However, Mom Approved Travel is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. We EARNED this designation given to us by Disney. All of our Travel Advisors are Graduates of the Disney College of Knowledge. Our Advisors hold various certifications through travel industry associations with the highest professional standards.

When you book with Mom Approved Travel, you are hiring a trustworthy Travel Professional who specializes in Disney destinations.

January, February, and September often bring lower crowds and better pricing. We’ll balance value with your family’s schedule to find your best-fit dates.

Typically, we recommend 3–4 days to experience both parks without rushing. Add a rest day if you’d like time for pools or Downtown Disney, each familiy is different!

You pay the same as booking direct with a vacation package — but gain professional guidance, stress-free planning, and money-saving strategies.

We recommend booking 9–12 months ahead for the best hotel availability and rates. Holiday trips sell out fast. If your dates are not available, hop on our waitlist!

Every Mom Approved Travel Advisor absolutely loves planning Disney vacations, it’s our “favorite child.” (shhhhh!) However, we also book Universal theme parks, cruises, all inclusives, ski, bucket list travel like Hawaii, Alaska, and more. We have Advisors that specialize in a wide range of family and no-kids vacations, ask your MAT Advisor for more information.

Why families choose Mom Approved Travel

  • We’re nationally recognized as an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.
  • Our advisors are professionals and Moms who know Disneyland firsthand.
  • We invest in training, park visits, and insider research.
  • We treat every trip like it’s our own family’s.

✨ When you book with Mom Approved Travel, you gain more than a vacation planner — you gain a partner in making memories.

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