2025 planDisney Search Dates and Details Announced

2025 planDisney Search Dates and Details Announced 2025-plandisney-search-open-head

Disney has just announced that the search for its 2025 group of new planDisney panelists will begin just one week from today on July 8th! Applications will open at noon ET on Monday, July 8, 2024, and close at noon ET on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Disney is looking for guests who delight in sharing their expertise and top tips for planning Disney vacations with others. An expert in planning Disney vacations, if you prefer. If this describes you, apply to become a planDisney Panelist for 2025 when applications open and join the adventure!



What is planDisney? 

That is a great question! planDisney is a diverse group of passionate and knowledgeable guests who share their insights on planDisney.com to help other guests maximize their Disney vacations. Panelists are chosen for their ability to efficiently answer guests’ questions in one of four specialties: Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line or Disney Vacation Club. Specialist panelists even answer questions in four languages: English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.  

“For Guests, planDisney is a place to get information and advice from people like them who want to create memories with families and friends at a Disney Destination,” explains planDisney Panelist Jana. “For panelists, it is a rare chance as an adult to meet a new large group of friends. I expected I would meet fabulous people, but what I didn’t expect is just how important they would be in my life. Sharing our experiences, our stories, our love of all things Disney makes answering questions fun; knowing these individuals makes life magical!” 


How do I become a 2025 planDisney panelist? 

The search for new panelists is an application process that consists of three rounds: a series of short answer questions, a brief video submission and a virtual interview. You can begin your application adventure on Monday, July 8 at noon ET. Whether this is your first time applying or your seventeenth, be sure to visit planDisneySearch.com for more information and eligibility requirements. 




What makes a great panelist? 

Another great question and one that could garner many different responses, but at the end of the day, what we are truly searching for are individuals who are determined to share their knowledge, experience, and passion for helping other guests plan the most magical vacations possible.  

“I think one of my favorite parts of being a planDisney panelist has been helping people from all over the world as they plan their next trip to the Disneyland Resort,” said Greg L. “I live a whole state away (in Arizona) from the Happiest Place on Earth so there is some extra planning that comes with having to make the trek to sunny California. However, that’s nothing compared to an international flight from a completely different country! It’s been my absolute pleasure to help our international guests as they navigate a trip to a different country.” 




What is it like to be a panelist? 

Being a member of planDisney is a rewarding experience in that our panelists are able to help other guests plan their Disney dream vacation. It requires dedicated time each week to answer questions and may often involve research on the panelists’ part. Their work is done from home via their own device, and they must meet a weekly quota. 

“One of my favorite aspects of serving as a planDisney panelist is how it has reminded me of why I love Disney destinations so deeply,” explains panelist Lizzie. “The opportunity to hear the experiences of my incredible fellow panelists and discuss our favorite magical memories regularly reminds me that everyone’s vacations to Disney destinations are unique and that there isn’t just one way to make magic. As a panelist, I’ve even been inspired to try new experiences, visit new Disney destinations, and embrace new family traditions in The Most Magical Place on Earth.” 

If any of this sounds like you, Disney would love to hear from you for the 2025 planDisney Search! While you wait for applications to open, study up on what planDisney is all about and what it takes to be a panelist: 



  • Visit the About planDisney page to learn more about the program. 
  • Meet the current panelists on the Meet the Panel page. 
  • Stay tuned to @planDisneypanel on Instagram as the current panelists share what it’s like to be a planDisney panelist and give insights on the Search process. 
  • Check out the special episode of the planDisney Podcast where panelists share their personal application stories and tips for applying. 

Good luck to everyone applying!

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Jackie Gailey
Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº













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