WDW Prep To Go Podcast – WDW Prep School: Recent Episodes
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Planning a trip to Walt Disney World in the next two months? Get ready for magical holiday events like Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Plus, don’t miss festive highlights like the gingerbread houses and Christmas Tree Stroll. Tune in for all the must-know details!
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MK and her best friend maximized a short Disney World trip to celebrate their 40th birthdays. She shares lots of details, including the play-by-play of their 4-park challenge.
Post trip begins: 27 minutes
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Curious about the Halloween magic at Walt Disney World? Ever wondered what it’s like to stay in an RV at Fort Wilderness? Join Shannon as she shares her favorite spooky highlights from her recent adventure!
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Emily planned to travel to Disney World with her husband, son, and daughter in late September. Hurricane Helene threw a wrench in those plans. Emily shares how she and her family pivoted to make the most of their trip to Disney World during hurricane season.
Post trip begins: 35 minutes
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Shannon, Heather, and several WDW Prep to Go patrons sailed on the Disney Magic this October. Shannon shares her impression of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and how this cruise redeemed the experience she had on the Disney Magic earlier this year.
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Taking it back to basics! Here’s the details of our easy-to-follow 6-step planning process to customize your Walt Disney World vacation.
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Christina and her husband took their almost-three-year-old to Walt Disney World in September with a trip that included the dining plan, character meals, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. She learned some things and had some fun. Christina shares what was (and wasn’t!) worth it, how it was to travel with her son without extra adults, and if she will travel again this time of year.
Post trip begins: 33 minutes
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Laura traveled from Buffalo, New York, to southern California to experience Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Hollywood and run a 10k during the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon. Listen to hear how the record-breaking heat wave affected their parks’ strategy.
Post trip begins: 26 minutes
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Matt, his wife, and their 4-year-old daughter are frequent visitors to Walt Disney World. For their September trip, Matt attempted the Every Ride Challenge. That consists of riding all 50 operating rides at the time of the challenge while raising money for Give Kids the World. He shares his insights on Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, crowds, weather, Bay Lake Tower vs. Polynesian, and Lightning Lane system revamp.
Post trip begins: 52 minutes
Matt shared financial information regarding his trip:
He used airline miles for their flights. In total, that was paid $30 in taxes for 3 people round trip.
Hotel was covered by their DVC points, and the hotel the night before in Philadelphia was covered by a free night they had through the Marriott credit card.
Rental car through National was $365 for the 8 days in Orlando. He used a free rental day for their one way trip from Allentown to Philadelphia.
They cashed in their Disney Visa points to use for food, which they used for four table service meals and some quick service meals.
Total out of pocket spent for the entire trip was less than $800 (almost half of that was the rental car).
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Clay, his wife, and their three kids braved the August heat and spent a week at Walt Disney World. Taking advantage of the free dining promotion, they stayed at Beach Club Villas for their second family trip. Clay shares what went as planned – and what didn’t.
Post trip begins: 37 minutes
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Our team just spent the week at the 2024 Food & Wine Festival. Here are our reviews, tips, and recommendations to make the most of your Food & Wine Festival at Epcot this year!
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Julie and her wife embarked on a three-city European vacation that included the Olympics, Disneyland Paris, London, and Dublin. Their multitude of tours, museums, and restaurants included many hits and a miss. Listen until the end to hear why their Dublin plans completely changed.
Post trip begins: 37 minutes
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Becca had to reschedule her Disney World trip – with eight people in four generations ranging in age from 7 to 81 – from late June to mid-July due to a family emergency. She details what it was like to alter her carefully laid out plan and how Disability Access Service worked under the new rules. Her takeaway: it’s important to temper expectations and find accommodation in the moment.
Post trip begins: 53 minutes
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We were at the 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, and bring you the details on all of the exciting announcements during the Disney Parks and Experiences Showcase!
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We recently spent several days touring all four Walt Disney World parks and tested Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass strategy. Here are 7 tips we learned that will help you maximize the newest version of Disney’s standby-line skipping service.
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Stephanie, her husband, and their 13-year-old daughter flew from Texas to spend almost two full weeks in Hawaii. They visited three islands, stayed in VRBOs and at Disney’s Aulani Resort, and packed in multiple activities. She shares what was worth the time and money, and what activities were a one-and-done.
Post trip begins: 30 minutes
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Tyler brought his partner and an infectious energy to his second adult trip to Walt Disney World. He shares about their stay at the Grand Floridian, how they celebrated a special occasion, and as a theme park person what he thinks Disney does well. His advice: “Be happy you’re there and live in the moment.”
Post trip begins: 36 minutes
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Disney launches a new Lightning Lane system on July 24. Listen to learn more about how you can use this to your advantage on your next trip to Walt Disney World.
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Kiley spent the Fourth of July holiday week at Disneyland with her husband, three children, friends, and their kids. It was a hot one! She shares her strategy, special pixie-dusted moments, and what she would do differently when planning her next Disneyland vacation.
Post trip begins: 24 minutes
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Beginning at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando and finishing at the Beach Club at Walt Disney World, Kristin, her husband, and their tween daughters spent several days in June in Orlando. Kristin shares what she thought of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, how important it is to know how to pivot, and what she loves about staying in a Disney Vacation Club resort.
Post trip begins: 32 minutes
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Travel is expensive! But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways to save money and still have a great Disney World Vacation. We highlight nine strategies you can use to save. Check the links below for details.
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Heather and Felicia just returned from a busy trip to Disney World. They chat about preparing for the heat, Dreams that Soar drone show, H2O Glow, Fantasmic Dining Package, Epcot openings, and more.
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Bethany, her husband, and their four kids ranging in age from 14 to 2, joined her brother-in-law’s family for a 4-night cruise on the Disney Wish. She shares what she learned as a first time cruiser and what she will do differently on her next cruise.
Post trip begins: 17 minutes
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We traveled to Walt Disney World over Memorial Day weekend. Here are 10 things we learned on this trip.
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Sam traveled to Disney World to meet up with her sister and nephew for a week-long vacation they’ve been planning for two years. She shares about their split stay at Coronado Springs Club Level and Grand Floridian Villas, how the weather affected their trip, and where to find the best mac and cheese on Disney property.
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Pricing provided by Sam:
Coronado Springs 5/9-5/13: booked with travel agent in June 2023
- Tower standard view
- Original cost: $4,662 — includes Disney Dining Plan and 4-day tickets
- Added a bounce back offer three months later and upgraded to Club Level for only $250. Then removed the dining plan and saved $1,000!
Grand Floridian 5/13-5/16: rented points
- resort studio theme park view
- Booked June 2023
- Cost: $1,976 – DVC Rental Store
- Added dining plan for this part of our trip
Tickets: originally booked 4 day, 1 park per day as package with Coronado stay but when the 4-day magic ticket offer was released our travel agent was able to switch to that and we saved over $500.
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Elizabeth flew from the East coast to the West coast for a whirlwind three-day solo trip to Disneyland. She shares how her first visit to Walt Disney’s original park went.
Post trip begins: 19 minutes
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Liz’s hot takes traveling to Disney World with her husband, mother, 6-year-old, and 3-year-old for their first family trip.
Post trip begins: 42 minutes
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Maria and her husband honeymooned in France, split between several days at Disneyland Paris and a few days in the heart of the city. Maria shares tons of specifics to help anyone who has trip to Paris in their plans (or dreams!).
Post trip begins: 38 minutes
Pricing:
- $2,246 for 3 nights at Art of Marvel and 4 day park hoppers for 2 adults
- $1400 flights ORD-CDG Delta economy with 2 suitcases checked luggage
- $2,484 for 6 nights at Hotel Pont Royal
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Kelly, her husband, and their 2-year-old son spent two weeks in Central Florida. They split their trip between Pop Century at Disney World, then Cabana Bay at Universal Orlando, and finally back to Disney with a few days at Port Orleans French Quarter.
She shares tips for enjoying Universal Orlando with a toddler, good places to work remotely both in and out of the parks, and a wealth of information about traveling with an energetic 2-year-old.
Post trip begins: 47 minutes
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Daydreaming of a Disney Cruise Line voyage or have one planned? Listen as we help you navigate all the ins and outs of embarkation and disembarkation.
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From culinary student to magazine food editor to Next Level Chef contestant, Disney enthusiast and social media content creator Shay Spence has created the perfect job that meshes with so many of his interests. Shay chats with Shannon about his background including where his love of Disney originated, how his career path has landed him at this spot, and what he believes is the most underrated restaurant at Walt Disney World.
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Mary Lanier drove from South Carolina to Central Florida with her husband, 14-year-old son, 11-year-old son, and 8-year-old daughter to spend Spring Break at Walt Disney World. During their split stay at Caribbean Beach and Polynesian Resort Villas, they were pleasantly surprised with good weather and lower than expected crowds.
Post trip begins: 36 minutes
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Casey, her husband, their two young children, and her mom recently returned from a Spring Break trip to Southern California. She shares the details of a crowded, but non unmanageable, few days at Universal Hollywood (including Super Nintendo World!) and Disneyland. Listen for why she said, “Disneyland brings all of us so much joy and happiness, even as exhausting as it is.”
Post trip begins: 21 minutes
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Heading to Disney World this summer? Listen for what is new, what is changing, and tips to help your summer trip go smoothly.
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Nicole traveled with 15 people in her family to Walt Disney World – that includes nine children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years old! They stayed for a week in an offsite home they rented so they could all stay together. Their park time was often with their nuclear family, which gave Nicole and her husband plenty of time to navigate the parks with their 6-month-old daughter. She shares about their trip and her new perspectives as a parent.
Post trip begins: 38 minutes
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Matt’s late February trip to Disney World that included Princess weekend for runDisney was “amazing, beautiful weather, mix of family and friends, and a mix of ‘go’ and ‘hold back.’” Listen as he shares about new experiences and seeing familiar attractions through his 4-year-old daughter’s eyes.
Financials:
- Hotel $4700 (with 40% cast member friend and family discount)
- Flight: $950
- Rental Car: $450 (includes car seat rental)
- Food: approximate $700
Matt redeemed Disney Visa points to help offset the cost of the hotel, and used gift cards that he accumulated to help with meals and souvenirs. The costs above are totals before discounts. Actual out-of-pocket dollars spent for food and hotel were less because of the discounted gift cards.
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Our favorite festival is back at Epcot and we were there for the opening days! Listen for our favorite food and drink items at the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival as well as how to enjoy the many extra offerings from topiaries to gardens to special merch and musical acts.
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Erin and her husband surprised their two children with a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise departing from New Orleans on the Disney Magic. She said their vacation was, “The best time – the trip I had been dreaming we would have for years.” Listen as she shares tips on how she helped make her first family cruise a fantastic one.
Post trip begins: 33 minutes
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What is the Disney Dining Plan? Who can purchase it? How do the credits work? What has changed with the Disney Dining Plan? And, most of all, is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? Listen for the answers to all of that and more in-depth analysis.
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Annabel led the planning and execution of an 8-day Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World trip for 12 people – and she is 12 years old! She walks Shannon through each day of the January trip and shares how she and her family navigated touring with a large group of varying ages and interests.
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Amazing and exhausting, that’s how Ellen described her one-on-one trip to Disney World with her teenager. She shares details of this very special trip, including seeing her child grow in bravery and feel safe at Disney.
Mid-roll: 0:40:14
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Aleisha, her husband, and their 10-year-old and 7-year-old children, recently experienced their first trip overseas and first cruise. She shares with Shannon details of their two-week adventure including packing in …
Alise and her 7-year-old daughter, Rosemary, flew from Virginia to Orlando for a quick mother-daughter trip to Walt Disney World. She shares with Shannon about navigating the parks with celiac disease and all the gluten-free goodies they were able to enjoy. Listen to hear what they thought of All Star Sports, going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on a travel day, and how planning makes it easier to pivot.
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We combine two of our favorite topics: Disney World planning and Enneagram types! Listen as Shannon highlights how different personality types approach Disney World planning. Use this knowledge as the …
We are celebrating 10 years of the WDW Prep to Go podcast! (It’s been downloaded more than 4 million times!) Shannon shares about the early days of the podcast including …
Our top picks for the 2023 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Shannon chats with WDW Prep team members Heather, Allyson, and Felicia about the 2023 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. …
Shannon chats with the Captain of Standby Skipper. She shares their Disney family origin story and how that led to optimizing park touring and eventually to the creation of Standby …
Matt, his wife, their five-year old daughter, and his parents recently flew from the east coast to California. They explored San Diego, Los Angeles, and – of course – Disneyland …
Sarah, her husband, and their sons traveled to Walt Disney World for a summer family vacation. Listen as she shares with Shannon about the benefits of staying at the Walt …
Shannon highlights tools we use to plan our trips (find those hard-to-get reservations at Mouse Dining!) as well as things you can practice from home before you go to Disney …
Linda, her husband, and their young children embarked on a trip to London and Paris. Linda’s mother joined them for their Adventures by Disney portion. Linda shares details of the …
Marin planned a family trip to Walt Disney World in 2020 to celebrate her retirement. Delayed due to the pandemic shutdowns and life changes, Marin, her husband, their daughter, son-in-law, …
Shannon discusses recent announcements from Disney including 2024 packages, the Disney Dining Plan, changes to Genie+, and holiday offerings both new and returning. Check out the links below for more …
Alice and her family traveled from Maryland to Orlando for a quick Walt Disney World trip to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. They filled their days with fun and adventure …
Courtney, her husband, and two sons traveled to Japan for an epic two-week adventure. She shares details of their time at Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea – including their stay …
Have you added taking an Alaskan cruise to your bucket list? Shannon and Heather, along with their significant others, recently traveled on the Disney Wonder from Vancouver to Alaska. Shannon shares highlights from the voyage – including what port adventure she will remember for the rest of her life and one that was not even close to worth the time and money.
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Walt Disney World in the summer can be a fantastic place to visit…if you are prepared.
To help, we’ve gathered our best Disney World summer travel tips when heading to the most magical place on earth. Listen as Shannon highlights the top ways to plan for your summer trip.
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Erin C. traveled from Canada to Walt Disney World with her 4-year-old son and 9-month-old daughter as a solo adult. She shares with Shannon how she navigated with two young children during their travels and four days in the parks. Listen until the end to hear several tips she learned and what she would change if she were to do the trip again.
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Misty O. chats with Shannon about her experience with The Summit by Varsity cheer competition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. She shares lessons she’s learned from attending with her daughter for multiple years. After the competition, Misty and her family added on a Walt Disney World vacation with several days in the parks. This trip was the first opportunity for her youngest son to ride major rides. Listen to hear what Misty thought of their first experience with DAS pass and their inaugural stay at the Polynesian DVC studios.
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Shannon highlights 15 free and cheap things and 22 unique activities to do at Walt Disney World. Check out the the articles linked below to reference those items and add a few to your next trip to the most magical place on Earth.
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Joanna and Kacey chat with Shannon about their 30th birthday trip to Walt Disney World in an off-site AirBnB they shared with several friends. They share strategies for traveling with a variety of adults which included coordinating various groups during park days, key dining reservations, a rest day celebrating Kacey’s birthday, and ending the vacation with a comprehensive challenge.
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Jenn A. talks with Shannon about her recent trip to Walt Disney World. She, her husband, and three children embraced “flow” and the need to pivot due to sickness and family preferences. Their trip at the Boardwalk villas was their first as Disney Vacation Club owners and Annual Passholders, and included a runDisney race and sweet unexpected moments. Listen until the end to hear Jenn’s daughters chime in on what were their favorite parts of the trip.
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In this episode, Shannon shares her experience traveling in April of 2023. This was her first experience in a long time navigating long days in the parks, utilizing Genie+ for churning and stacking Lightning Lanes, and making dining reservations 60 days prior to her trip.
She shares the 9 things she learned from this trip.
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In this episode, Shannon talks with Tom Bricker from Disney Tourist Blog. Listen to hear Tom’s perspectives on topics including MagicBand+, Galactic Starcruiser, Tron Lightcyle/Run and Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World versus Shanghi Disneyland, the return of Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever, and the construction at Epcot. He makes a few predictions and shares his future travel plans.
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Shannon interviews travelers about their experiences at Walt Disney World over Spring Break. The weeks that everyone traveled are in March of 2023.
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John, his wife, and two daughters embarked the Disney Magic from New Orleans and spent four days cruising. It was their first Disney cruise and John shares what his daughters thought of the kids’ clubs, how Disney compares to other cruise lines he has traveled, and how his family spent their pre-cruise day in New Orleans.
John was a previous podcast guest when he and his family took their first trip to Disney World. Check out that podcast 317 here.
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Shannon highlights several activities that do not require a ticket to the Walt Disney World parks.Listen to hear more about how to visit the resorts, check out fireworks, try transportation, sample different treats, partake in resort activities, view holiday and special event decor. Explore beyond the resorts to play mini golf or spend time shopping, flying in a hot air balloon, bowling, or watching a Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs.
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Sarah A. sailed concierge on the Disney Wish with her husband, two children, parents, sister and brother-in-law to celebrate her parents’ 35th anniversary. Shannon chats with Sarah to learn more about their four-day sailing that included a cabana on Castaway Cay, Palo dinner and brunch, a martini tasting, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.
They also discuss the fun non-park activities Sarah and her family enjoyed at Disney World both before and after their time on the Wish. Sarah shares her strategies for taking young children to many fine dining restaurants and the surprise she and her sister arranged to thank their parents for their cruise.
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The 2023 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival spans more than 120 days. We were at the opening days of the festival to check out every topiary, garden, merchandise product, scavenger hunt and ate and drank every item at the outdoor kitchens. Shannon highlights the good – and not so good – in this episode, so you can strategically plan your food and drink to maximize your time and money.
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Walt Disney World vacation planning can be tricky (even for seasoned travelers!). Families with autistic children or adults have extra accommodations to take into consideration. Today, Shannon talks with Melinda, Amanda, Emily, Lori, and Anthony about traveling with family on the autism spectrum. They share their experiences, tips, and encouragement.
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This episode is an overview of our favorite Disney World hotels. We’ve stayed in all of them multiple times and want to share our thoughts. We hope this will help you plan your Disney World Trip!
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Our goal is to help you plan your dream Disney World vacation, and that all starts right here. This episode will walk you through planning a trip in 7 easy steps. After that, we’ll go through some of the other important information you’ll need to know before you go.
Consider this episode a sort of Cliff Notes version for getting started (or even for getting reacquainted) with Disney vacation planning.
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Glenda and her husband took an incredible vacation combining a Disney Cruise and Adventures by Disney! They spent 4 nights on the Disney Wonder cruising out of San Diego. After their incredible cruise experience, they spent a few days in San Diego before going to Disneyland with Adventures by Disney.
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Have you ever wondered what taking a road trip to Walt Disney World with a toddler would be like? Mary Margaret joins us today to chat about her recent trip with her husband and their 15-month old son. They attended many character meals, Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours at Magic Kingdom, and much more!
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Shannon chats with journalist and Disney fan Scott Gustin. If you aren’t on Twitter or aren’t familiar with Scott, you are in for a treat!
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Today we’re covering everything you need to know about Epcot’s Festival of the Arts in Walt Disney World. Following the episode are daily updates from Shannon and Heather’s recent trip, including a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Villas.
Daily Timestamps
Day 1: 14:24
Day 2: 24:41
Days 3&4: 26:02
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Shannon spoke with three Disney World travelers about their experience visiting Disney at Christmas and New Years. We hope that their experiences will help you plan your future holiday trip or decide if a holiday trip is worth it for you!
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Laura and her daughter had a wonderful holiday trip together. They are Disney veterans but tried park-hopping for the first time. They had some travel challenges and had to make some last minute changes, but they had a wonderful trip.
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This is a replay of my interview with Bret Iwan. It originally aired as episode 249. Bret is the current voice of Mickey Mouse but is so much more than that with beautiful connections to Walt Disney and the parks!
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Recent cruise on the Wish with the WDW Prep team! Heather, Allyson, Felicia, and Shannon go on a team trip each year and the only rule is no work. The purpose is to team-build and have fun. It’s important to remember why they do this.
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Hear from the WDW Prep School Team as they recap 2022! It is so nice to have things to look forward to after coming out of the closures.
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In this episode Shannon talks with small business owners in the Disney niche. These products and services are personal recommendations. Enjoy learning more about these three businesses and the products and services they provide.
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Lori had two incredible trips in November of 2022! Her first trip was a girls trip to participate in the Wine and Dine 5k. The second trip was a multi-generational …
Kat from Australia returns this week to follow up on life after her trip report and to answer a few burning questions. You might be surprised with what she reveals …
Shannon and members of the WDW Prep School team recently returned from attending the first 2 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Walt Disney World! This episode shares their experiences …
Rachel and her husband are Disneyland veterans, but this was their first adult trip to Walt Disney World. They chose to go to Disney World in October to celebrate their …
When the pandemic caused Walt Disney World to shutdown and furlough cast members, they came together and created a facebook group called Ear for Each Other. Shannon spoke with several …
Giselle and her boyfriend planned a long vacation that included Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Miami. While some things went according to plan, some were derailed by Hurricane Ian. …
There are so many incredible things to see at Walt Disney World at the holidays! In this episode Shannon breaks down all of the different experiences! What to Expect Disney …
Traveling to Walt Disney World during hurricane season can feel like a risk. With Hurricane Ian’s recent destruction, we are hearing different stories from people who were traveling during Hurricane …
Shannon interviews Brooke, a veteran with the Disney College Program. She shares her experience with her three sessions as a cast member through this program. Brooke also provides helpful tips …
Erin shares her experiences camping, seeing lots of fireworks, utilizing DAS, and following interpreters from park to park. They drove to Disney and had access to their vehicle during their …
Allyson is a member of the WDW Prep School team and had the opportunity to go to D23 Expo. She and Shannon discussed news, announcements, and what it was like. …
Shannon had the opportunity to talk with Allison Mertzman about her recent vow renewal at Walt Disney World. They discussed the planning process and if Allison thought it was worth …
Sharon and her family had an on-site/off-site split stay trip that included two Halloween parties, time at Universal Studios, and a wonderful trip for her whole family. The Basics Sharon …
Shannon had the opportunity to talk with Steve Lewis, the owner and creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse. They talked about cookies, how he started his business and more. Getting to know …
Shannon spent time at the first two Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in order to share thoughts to help you plan your time at the party. Should you buy a ticket? …
Brooke has been in love with Disney nearly her entire life. She turned it into a job and sells Disney Licensed Merchandise. She’s also an avid runner and has participated …
John joins us today to recap his family’s very first Walt Disney World trip. He was joined by his wife and two daughters. There is much more info included in …
Ashley joins us today to recap her Walt Disney World to Disney Cruise Line and then back to Walt Disney World trip. She was joined by her husband and young …
The WDW Prep School Team attended EPCOT’s 2022 International Food and Wine Festival, where we ate and drank every available item, and participated in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, and …
This Walt Disney World trip was heavily focused on the 2022 International Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT, as well as its accompanying activities – Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak …
Join us as we meet with Pamela Landwirth, the President and CEO of Give Kids The World. Pamela explains the background of Give Kids The World and shines a light …
Today we’re chatting with Jen Lefforge on all things Disney Vacation Club. Jen breaks down the ins and outs of DVC, who may benefit from owning a piece of the …
Today we’re breaking down Disney’s Genie System, including the difference between Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes. There is much more info included in the audio, so be sure to listen …
Lori, her husband, their two daughters, and his parents all traveled to Vancouver for an Alaska. Their itinerary took them to Dawes Glacier, Skagway, Juno, and Ketchikan. Post-trip timestamp: 37:48 …
Christine, her husband, and younger daughter traveled from Hawaii to Orlando for a long trip to Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. They met her older daughter who flew in …
Heather C. and her family recently returned from a Walt Disney World trip. Here’s how it went… Post-trip timestamp: 50:34 Takeaways: For rides that you’d like to ride multiple times, save …
We just got back from a trip to check out the brand-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Here are my daily updates from the trip: Leave me a message …
Kay, her husband, and their grown sons had a long trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios from the UK. They stayed onsite (at both Walt Disney World and …
Laura’s April trip was just before Easter 2022 and included a large travel party, several adult-only dining reservations, and renting points to stay at the Grand Floridian Villas. Post-trip timestamp: 44:40 …
Mer Meredith, her husband, and their son stayed at Bay Lake Tower in a studio room. They flew from Philadelphia and used a car service to transport to and from …
Kacey and her sister recently traveled to London and Paris (including some time at Disneyland Paris). Here’s how that went… Post-trip timestamp: 21:40 How you can help Follow on social …
Kat is an incredible delight full of quotable sayings and a long 3-week trip from Australia! She stayed at four resorts and has several different portions of her trip. These …
Sarah and her family traveled to Walt Disney World in February 2022. Here’s how that went… Post-trip timestamp: 34:04 WANT TO BE A TRIP REPORT GUEST? Please use the SpeakPipe …
Randi and her family recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando which included using the DAS system. Here’s how it went… Post-trip timestamp: 42:44 WANT TO BE A TRIP …
Amanda, her three daughters, and her stepmom drove from Mississippi, and spent a couple of days at Universal Studios staying at Endless Summer in a suite before going over to …
Krista, her husband, 12 year old daughter, and 9 year old twins split their stay between Port Orleans Riverside and Caribbean Beach December 19-26, having a wonderful Christmas trip, doing …
Casey, her husband, and 11 year old daughter had their 3rd Thanksgiving trip, staying at Pop Century for the 5th time. They drove from Louisiana, did an After Hours event …
Paul flew to Walt Disney World and stayed at All Star Movies and All Star Music alone for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party …
Liz, her wife, sister, brother in law, 7 year old niece, and parents flew to Disney World, stayed in three rooms at Pop Century, and enjoyed a wonderful intergenerational trip …
Keeley and her husband took a honeymoon to Walt Disney World October 18-24 from Minnesota. They stayed at Caribbean Beach Resort, utilized Genie+ (on the day it launched!) and attended …
Tom and his wife recently took a U.K. Cruise to Nowhere. Here’s how it went…
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Jessica recently surprised her son with a birthday trip to Walt Disney World. Here’s how it went…
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Jessica's surprise birthday trip for her son – PREP287byShannon AlbertThese are notes from this episode. There’s much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.
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- Groceries – Vacation Grocery Delivery
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Fran recently took her son on a trip to Walt Disney World. Here’s how it went…
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Fran's mother/son August Trip – PREP286byShannon AlbertThese are notes from this episode. There’s much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.
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We recently attended the first two Boo Bash events and learned a lot. And then Disney announced details of their new Genie and Genie+ service. Here’s what you need to know…
WDW Prep To Go – a Disney World planning podcastListen OnApple PodcastsListen OnGoogle PodcastsBoo Bash and Disney Genie+ – PREP285byShannon AlbertThese are notes from this episode. There’s much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.
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Marcus and his family recently went on a Disney World trip that included navigating multiple food allergies. Here’s how it went…
WDW Prep To Go – a Disney World planning podcastListen OnApple PodcastsListen OnGoogle PodcastsMarcus & fam's July WDW trip – PREP284byShannon AlbertThese are notes from this episode. There’s much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.
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Nick and his family recently visited Walt Disney World and Hilton Head. Here’s how that went…
WDW Prep To Go – a Disney World planning podcastListen OnApple PodcastsListen OnGoogle PodcastsNick's July WDW + Hilton Head trip – PREP283byShannon AlbertThese are notes from this episode. There’s much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.
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We recently ate and drank everything at Food and Wine Festival. Here’s how it went (and our advice for people planning)…
WDW Prep To Go – a Disney World planning podcastListen OnApple PodcastsListen OnGoogle PodcastsOur fave booths at Food & Wine Festival – PREP282byShannon AlbertThese are notes from this episode. There’s much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.
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