Podcasts about disney world planning

"The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing." - Walt Disney. This has been in the works for awhile and we've had a lot of requests to do some Disney World planning content, so here it finally is! Join us for WDW 101 - where we are talking all about how to travel to WDW, transportation in the area, and our recommended places to stay. Keep in mind, these tips are all from the perspective of us veteran Disneyland goers, but hopefully you find some helpful info if you are planning your first trip to the other coast! A huge thank you to our sponsor, Mouse World Travel. Please visit them at www.mouseworldtravel.com and request your free vacation quote today! Our Patreon is LIVE! Go check it out at https://patreon.com/ropedropparkhop for extra content, early ad-free episodes and more! Follow us on IG and FB @ropedrop.parkhop, and join our fun discussion group on FB, Ropedropping and Parkhopping! If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to subscribe, rate and review us. Thanks for listening!

www.atravelpath.com   00:00 Introduction 01:15 How many times have you been to Disney World? 02:13 What is there to do apart from the main attractions? 03:15 How long should someone spend in Disney World? 05:10 When is the best time to go to Disney World? 06:30 Disney Crowd Calendars 07:00 How far ahead should someone plan? 07:52 Disney Park Passes 08:39 Disney Genie+ 11:20 Night life/adult activities in Disney World 12:30 Favorite restaurants 14:00 Alien Encounter ride 15:00 What are three things to do around Disney World? 17:50 Two complaints someone would have at Disney World 20:20 Crowds/weather in Disney 21:40 What is one thing you can't leave Disney without doing? 22:40 Favorite ride?       Ericka on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@ErickaAdventures https://www.instagram.com/ericka.adventures/     Links Planning https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ Crowd calendar Annual passes Disney Genie+ Video   Restaurants Homecomin' Kitchen La Cava del Tequila Satu'li Canteen in Animal Kingdom   To Do Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Magic Kingdom Fireworks Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind   Outside of Disney Universal Orlando   #travelpodcast #disney #disneyguide #disneyworld #erickaadventures   *All content from atravelpath.com, including but not limited to The Travel Path Podcast and social media platforms, is designed to share general information. We are not experts and the information is not designed to serve as legal, financial, or tax advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before making a decision.   Transcript from YouTube: Erica thank you for joining hope and I on this episode of the travel path podcast thanks for having me yes we know you on YouTube and Instagram as Erica Adventures that's Erica e r i c Ka a um you've got content and videos featuring everything from your travel Vlogs all over the country you've got some backpack Packing Tips you have some book recommendations so a lot of variety there and then you also have a ton of Disney so we're excited to jump in here um why don't you start by sharing a little about yourself and then letting our audience know your current lifestyle looks like yeah so um I am a travel content creator on the side I do have a full-time 9-to-5 job but um on Eric Adventures I just love sharing tips and tricks on all of my Adventures whether that's theme parks or Beyond so that's kind of what my lifestyle looks like right now no that's awesome you definitely have some awesome content I've enjoyed watching it I've learned a lot from you about places that you've gone so I'm excited to jump in here um before we dive too deep into your actual current travel lifestyle we want to take a step back and talk about um when you studied abroad in Rome yeah so that was a very very special time in my life yeah that was my junior going into senior year of college I did six weeks there I think I don't know the time time's crazy there but um yeah that was an incredible opportunity I really got to live in Rome I lived in an apartment um really got to like live in the culture there and explore all of Rome the Coliseum um everything and it was a truly life-changing experience and I cannot recommend doing a study AB broad if it's an opportunity for you like I think everyone should do that um if they can in college it just take you don't have to take the whole like semester off like I just went in the summer and just go for go for a couple weeks and it's going to change your life and give you a whole new perspective oh yeah that's awesome now did you have any initial fears or concerns doing that and if someone you know was thinking about going abroad what would your advice for them be yeah I mean I was excited and nervous I think that's everyone's feeling towards that especially that was my first time really going like out of the country um so you know I had to get my passport and like make sure all my travel documents were in order but I was really lucky to go with some solid friends so I knew I had people um that I knew very well going but I definitely met amazing people along the way so I just feel like it's that you just kind of have to take the jump and do it because it's only like a once in a-lifetime Opportunity you can't you know go back later and do it like study abroad you can go back and travel to Europe but you know actually being in the city for that long and and experiencing the lifestyle that's that's like a once in a-lifetime chance yeah absolutely definitely too with you know your group of friends and at that age you just experience things so much different than you know you do when you travel and you get a little bit older yeah absolutely and you mentioned six to eight weeks and that's news to me might not be news to our audience but I always thought like studying abroad you were there for like a year or a semester so I think that almost answers that question hope had originally where like if you have a concern or you're a little bit afraid to do that well you can actually do it for just 6 to8 weeks can you go for shorter or is that like the quickest time frame you can do in a broad study well for me so I went to Michigan State which has a huge study abroad program and a lot of the study AB Brads were semester and I had you know I didn't really want to take a semester off college cuz that's an experience in itself I really want to have the college experience um so I feel like 6 weeks was the shortest one at my school at the time uh there still might be other opportunities it's maybe four weeks but yeah it wasn't too long um it was I feel like it was the perfect amount of time to get that experience but also like come back home too what was the dayto day in like week to week like in Rome when you were there I pretty much had classes every day during the week so that was basically my morning to my afternoon some of those classes did involve like field trips going to like an historic site or something like that um but basically I I had a pretty similar schedule to what I'd have at home like I went to class and then i' come home and I'd either make dinner go out to dinner because I mean I ate pasta every day when I was in Italy that's kind of what like the week schedule looked like and then on the weekends that was free for us to do whatever some people actually would leave the country and go to like Spain or Barcelona for the weekend because you know that was like a short train right away and we did like a mai Coast or went to Florence so we tried to like explore outside of Rome too uh on the weekends awesome yeah it sounds like a really awesome time there yeah well great um I guess we can fast forward a little bit to your current travel lifestyle where you are now so growing up you've been traveling pretty consistently you've been back and forth the Disney World in Florida and you've lived pretty much all over Michigan has that always been a part of you and did that make you want to continue traveling absolutely I feel like I've always like I almost like live to leave I say sometimes like what really gets me excited is having a trip booked or like knowing I'm about to go experience somewhere new like that's always been a part of me I think I get that from my mom like she's always like let's go let's go here let's go there like yeah like let's do it and I've never really had any reservations about that that's just always been who I am and kind of like how I've grown up just I I I I love to go new places experience new things I do love being at home but I can't be at home for tooo long I have to go somewhere at some point so that's kind of always been a part of me so it sounds like the travel came first like when you're looking for your job your full-time job after your graduated college the travel part was a non-negotiable so how are you able to land a job so that you could have that opportunity how it's how it came to be so I've had two jobs since I've graduated college my first job was in retail which gave me five weeks off um a year so I was like perfect like plenty of time to travel um but I soon realized that that career path wasn't for me so I wanted to switch careers which I did and now I'm in marketing at my current job and I was supposed to be not fully remote like I was supposed to be in the office every day but when I got hired it was March 2020 and life happened and I got sent home and everything kind of shifted at this new company I worked for and everyone's like okay well you can work from home now just because that became our Norm so I feel like you know of course 2020 has its highs and lows for sure but I would say maybe like a good thing that came out of it is that there's so many more opportunities to work from home and that really helps like with travel because I can work you know from home and then leave right to the airport after like I I feel like it just gives me way more flexibility so I feel like in today's society we have so many opportunities so many um job opport unities that we can you know work remote or even hybrid my fiance Works hybrid and that still works with our travel schedule when you're working from home it's great you have the opportunity you can travel more you're not making that commute to work but your work and your boss like they kind of always know you're on call if that makes sense does that make your work hours longer than they might typically be or what does that look like yeah so because I do work in marketing so a lot of my job is communicating with our customers and you know if there's anything that they need um whatever time of day it is I'm just always like okay yeah I'll answer them I work a lot in our social media too so if someone messages us at 10 p.m. I'll need to message that customer back and that's just kind of how it goes thankfully I have a really great team where we always like you know pick each other up if I'm on vacation or traveling you know my boss will be like oh don't worry I got this or or whatever but we just really have a great collaborative team and I think that makes it makes such a difference when you have people that understand on your team that like okay this person traveling will help pick up you know anything that's going on at the office sure yeah finding a job in a team where you're like-minded it's group effort and get things done that way yeah what are some of the biggest frustrations you find with this lifestyle I would say that I feel like there's so much to do and so many places to travel to and I only have so much PTO or we have only so much time off and it's hard to like pick everything and then when you go to that destination it's like okay well there's like a hundred things I could do in Rome in Paris at a theme park like how do I you know pick and choose and I feel like that's kind of like the beauty of travel also is like we're never gonna be able to see it all you know so it's Al it's always like I love to do my plan and research ahead of time so that way I know like okay these are my priorities but I always feel like oh I left a place I'm like oh I didn't get to do that or that and it's like I don't know that's like a little struggle I have personally no I definitely feel that like when we're driving through a state it's like which way do we want to go right like there's so much up here on the Northern side and there's so much on the southern side so we definitely struggle with trying to you know feel like what you can get done in that time frame when you actually have off right and then you come back home and people are like so did you do that and you know and you're like no I didn't do that like oh well you missed out and it's like oh but I was doing this really cool thing it's like ah you know you know it's so true we did a cross country Loop we went North out and then back towards the middle of the country and we thought like once we did that we never have to like do that loop again but like what we found was we could drive that same exact Road the whole exact same path out and back and we could have a completely different experience because there's just so many things that we missed right along the way that we didn't get get to do yeah absolutely so it's funny to bring that up because you do go to and I know we're going to touch on this in part two of the Disney World in Orlando studios and all that but so if anyone's looking to plan a trip to Disney definitely tune into part two here but you mentioned there's a ton of places million one things to do and see but you're always going back and forth to Disney and you've been going there since you were a kid I guess we can do like a little bit of a teaser for the next episode is there something that makes that place so special for you yeah I mean well first of all I think the Nostalgia factor for me since I've been going there since I was a kid it's it's always been very nostalgic for me it's always felt like a place I mean kind of like a a second home in a way like I just always feel at peace when I'm there and it's it's just a place I go to when I just want to have fun like I just want to have a good time I want to be entertained and like just have a ball and honestly have permission to be a kid again and just have that Disney escapism um some people call it the Disney bubble like as soon as you enter Disney World all of your problems at home they don't exist anymore you get to kind of be in this like pretend world and just just have fun and just be a kid again so that's something that I do love about theme parks in Disney World like I just love to go and just just be a kid have a good time I love roller coasters and the entertainment so it's just a place I like to visit for sure yeah and they're always making more and more new rides and yeah yeah so everyone tune in to part two we'll be talking about that in the next episode so we'll transition a little bit to some of the budgeting and finance when you're on the road now we typically ask this question what does a monthly budget look like obviously you're not traveling full-time living in a van or an RV so how long are you typically gone for and then what does that budget typically look like yeah so it really depends on the trip um it could be a weekend trip or a week trip but I feel like when it comes to budgeting I really focus a lot of my budgeting when I'm at home like I I budget the most there so that I can save up for those travel experiences so for instance like I rarely really eat at eat out when I'm home like I actually moved to a new city um it's been over a year now and some people ask me like oh like what are your favorite restaurants in the new city you live and I'm kind of like oh I don't really try a ton because I kind of save that money to then eat out when I travel and do other experiences so it really just depends and then when it comes to like a a week or weekend trip if I can drive there that's what I'm going to do just to save some money there so it's all about kind of like saving money leading up to the trip so that way when I'm there I don't have to think so much about you know like oh should I really spend this much it's like well I've been saving for a month now for this trip so I want to spend that money on this experience that I can only get in this city sure yeah saving up when you're back home and yeah splurging when you take that vacation yeah that's kind of how I balance it that's a good point you're bring up and it's it's interesting because we learn that same thing I think the pandemic brought out a lot of people actually going out and exploring their own backyard because for a while like we have like some air Bean bees and people would ask us like oh the best places to eat at and things to do in the area and we'd be like yeah we'd actually never we'd be recommending things but we're like we actually haven't done these things before we spent like one day a couple years ago and just did everything we could in Mystic and it was like like this is such a fun you know such a fun time I remember you worked at a at a shop in one of the in the village and like people were coming in who've lived in this area for like their entire life and they're like I never knew this was here you know once you know there's a shutdown and people are forced to stay home and stay in their hometowns then they get out and explore but yeah it is funny how like little we knew about our hometown until we were like we should probably know more about this yeah no that actually that reminds me of something I saw on Instagram a couple weeks ago and it was this guy I think he was in Switzerland and he was at a bar and the guy next to him was like oh yeah like I'm a local here and he's like oh well tell me all the cool stuff to see and the Local's like no you want to talk to all the tourists at that table because they've done their research they know what to do it's like we're always bad that bad about being tourists in our own town but that's just funny you know that that happens so when you are staying is it air BNB Hotel how does that look mostly hotels um I guess my in September I did stay in Airbnb because we were there for a week and there was six of us we wanted a little bit more space a kitchen and everything but I would say you know if it's like a short trip four days or less I'm I usually do a hotel um but longer I think Airbnb works out best and how many trips a year are you taking I think well I guess I'll think I'll talk about this year because I feel like I got all my trips like in my brain now for this year it's might be like every month to two months which is exciting I'm excited for this year because I'm going to go finally back to Europe because I haven't been since the study abroad that'll be my honeymoon trip so I'm very excited about that so it'll be a big year of travel for me awesome awesome what are some money-saving travel tips you've discovered along the way I love trying to fly during the weekday that really saves a lot I always like looking at Google flights like I love tracking flight prices too to make sure I'm getting the best deal um I also do have a travel card that helps me a lot I earn a lot of miles on that so that helps pay for flights um but yeah I would say just I I really that's probably my number one thing is I really try and save leading up to the trip and that way when I'm there I don't have to worry so much about you know my budget while I'm experiencing what I want to experience yeah so true which travel car do you have I have the Delta AMX card does that get you into the lounges well you know they they changed that rule so I think I was leading up to I think I had to get so many miles and then I could get in but now I don't know they changed the rules and I'm like okay whatever like yeah that's like something we just or I think you had known about it but I just discovered it like you walk in the airports and you see these lounges and I've never thought twice about it but apparently if you have the right card you can just you know get in there and do your work and it seems like the perfect opportunity for someone who is traveling you know fulltime or you know they're away for a while and they just want to get some work done like some of these places have like free food showers it's like you have to be travel obviously but you could get there like half you know half a day early and crank out some work super nice if you have a long layover actually now that we're talking about it I think it might be I have to pay like a certain fee like maybe $50 but I think that includes your food while you're there too so yeah I forget but I know they just changed that rule so it's like people were all upset about that so I was like okay maybe I won't be getting into those lounges but oh well so you don't have kids but you do have two dogs right yep so what would you say to someone who wants to travel but has pets and are worth that's too much of a commitment what would you tell them how do you manage it yeah so I have a couple points on this so first of all yeah I do have two dogs so it can be a little bit bit of a barrier when I'm trying to travel it makes it a little bit harder to do last minute trips because who's going to watch the dogs you know they can't just be home alone um so first of all thankfully we do have family that are so obsessed with our dogs that they'll be like yeah like we'll take them and they get so excited so sometimes they stay with them but also I don't always just want to like dump our dogs on our family you know everyone has busy schedules too so we do board them as well and I feel like just dog boarding has really come a long way in the past couple of years like I remember as a kid when we used to board our dog she didn't really like it because she was just like in a kennel all day but these dog boarding places are like little mini Resorts now they have doggy playtime and like they get like walks and everything so I'm like okay I'm basically taking my dog on vacation while I while I go on vacation so that's really nice too um and then I'll also say like we like to take our dogs when we can um travel especially when we go to Northern Michigan we definitely bring our dogs along and I think they have more fun than us when we go honestly like they love being up there so there's I feel like there's a lot of opportunity nowadays to take your pets with you my my fiance and I just took a trip to Chicago not too long ago and when I was looking up hotels I swear all of them were like dog friendly and I feel like you wouldn't have seen that like five years ago like I don't know I was like wow like all these places are dog friendly not that we were planning on bringing our dogs but it was nice to know that that is an option nowadays so definitely just like do your research there's really cool places you can take your pets with you one word of caution I will just mention because we just took a trip to Florida and we had our dog scheduled to do the daycare we were boarding them and we got a message like I don't know like a week before and they told us that the puppy Co Kettle cough was going around we ended up having someone that just we paid her to stay at her house so there's always fallback plans like Rover um there's different things you can do too so I guess the word of advice would be to just have some sort of fallback plan and they do get pretty pricey right how much typically are you spending to have your dog be boarded we've been because we've moved around a lot in Michigan so we've seen a lot of different um kennels and they can be pricey some of them have been $50 per dog so when you have two dogs that adds up a lot um but sometimes they give a discount on the second dog which is nice but our recent kennel that we just found um really comes out to $30 per day for dog so that's way more reasonable so you just have to kind of do your research I feel like dog doggy daycares and kennels are popping up everywhere so just do your research and you might be able to find one that's not too expensive but again if it is maybe you just take a shorter trip so you can kind of balance out that yeah 30 bucks they must not have the balcony and the hot tub in their sweet for that price right all right awesome we'll transition we'll start wrapping up a little bit here what has been the coolest experience you've had while traveling so that is such a hard question because I feel like oh my gosh there's so many I could choose from but I think the one I want to talk about is a recent one I've had so in September of 2023 I went to bamp National Park which is like in the heart of the Canadian rocky and it was our first day there and we had signed up for horseback riding and we were riding these horses literally through the mountains I mean you couldn't have pictured a more beautiful place and I'm on a horse I feel like I'm living the cowgirl dream and it's like it was like a pinch me moment like this can't be real the beauty and just the experience was just like so awe inspiring and it was like that moment I was like yep I'm in love with this place like this place is so cool and just to like kind of do an Excursion instead of just like hiking the trails being on a horse was like really really really cool so let me ask you this and I think I know what the answer is going to be but would that experience be a contender if there were no horses involved do you think well I think it would still I mean maybe because it was also my first day so I was just still like whoa like with these mountains cuz I I'd never seen mountains like that before and the lakes and we even walk the horse through like a river so I was like oh my gosh like this is so cool I felt and also at the time I was watching Yellowstone which is like a huge like cowboy show so I was like okay like I am totally living living the dream right now but yeah just it was like one of those like Pinch Me moments for sure yeah I guess I asked that because we had a similar experience we did Cody Wyoming we went horseback riding completely different terrain it was red rock and we were in the in the woods but yeah if we had hiked it it wouldn't have been the same as just you know going I me we don't ride horses regularly that was like I don't know your first time right riding a horse and I think like my third time so just doing that just makes it so I guess my advice would be if you're looking to do something like this and there's like a horse back riding option available for the family look into it it's GNA be something your children your guys are going to remember for a long time it's it makes that moment just that much more special yeah I totally agree with that I mean it would have been cool on foot as much but like to be on the horse and I it's just a different experience and just added added a little something extra to it yeah everything you shared from that looked amazing and I think every single person that probably saw your post were like okay that's got to be a a bucket list travel next year so you've been traveling pretty much your entire life what is one thing you've learned that you can't live without while you're traveling and one thing you learned that you don't need okay so things I can't live without I have to mention two things first has to do all with packing because I love packing I love like I feel like that's just as exciting as going on a trip it gets me so excited to go and once I discovered packing cubes I swear it changed the packing game for me I just love it because it organizes your stuff I swear you can pack more stuff with them because it kind of like compresses it and I feel like it just makes traveling so much easier and again more organized especially let's say you're going to Europe and you're doing a couple countries in one trip just like kind of having everything in one spot is so nice and then the second thing I have learned is you always always should wear good comfortable shoes because nothing ruins a trip than blisters or sore feet like I I tell you just find the most comfortable shoes you can wear because whether you're going to the theme parks out on a hike or walking the streets of Europe like you should have good shoes it's going to like make your trip so much better and then the thing I realize that I can live without I feel like I I've learned that you know you don't have to have a new outfit every day of your trip I feel like for girls or anyone on Instagram like we always get this pressure to be like okay like we have to like pack all these things so that we have the best trip and the best photos but that's not really what it's about like I feel like I used to get into that like mindset that it's like oh I should you know have the perfect outfit for this perfect photo or whatever but you know what be an outfit repeater it's cool to do no one really cares and just it's that's not about what travel is travel is being there in the moment yeah such good advice now do you have any recommendations on shoes oh yeah um okay so one pair of shoes I love is called All Birds they are extremely comfortable shoes I love them I've worn them on so many trips and then the second pair of shoe that I've recently discovered are vessie shoes and what's really cool about them is they are 100% waterproof but they're like a tennis shoe and they're knit material so it still like gives you that nice comfortable tennis shoe feel but I mean I I can dump a bucket of water on them and water is not going to get through so I've worn those to Disney World in Orlando where it can rain at any moment and then I did wear them to bamp just because I wasn't sure and honestly they were great hiking shoes too I kind of had like this tennis shoe boot style from them and I love those shoes they're just so comfortable so those definitely those two Brands I really recommend we fit an insane amount of things in our van that I thought was not going to fit and then somehow she stuffed everything in the cube and we had like room to spare so packing cubes invest in your Footwear and it's kind of similar like an analogy is like your mattress you spend a lot of time sleeping you spend a lot of time on your feet know Splurge there because your body's going to thank you you know 20 30 years down the road you've been traveling your entire life did you have any YouTube or other influencers that influenced you to travel or maybe people have recommended books too yeah I think really I dove into the whole YouTube travel Community um especially during 2020 cuz all I wanted to do was go somewhere and I couldn't so like that was my escapism was to just like watch people go on trips um on YouTube so I would say a lot of those were Disney YouTubes because I was just missing Disney World so I watched um Disney food blog is a great Channel they have so many great tips on Disney World um there's another she's also like life style but Rogan Tate on YouTube is awesome she does a lot of travel um in Europe and also to Disney park so those are like two that I love to watch and just give a lot of tips from so we'll link those channels in the show notes below and while our audience is checking out those channels where can they find out more about you yeah so I am on Instagram and YouTube both erica. Adventures AA spelled e r i c Ka um and yeah that's where you can find me I have travel Vlogs a little bit of Lifestyle Vlogs too on my YouTube channel and a lot of travel content on my Instagram great Erica thank you for coming on thank you so much for having me this was so much fun

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On this episode I chat with Katie and Krissy, who are twin sisters who made the most out of Genie+ on their 3 day Disney World trip. We chat about using all of the Genie+ strategy to do everything in a short amount of time.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Katie and Krissy's trip hereGet the Mega Babe powder recommended on this episode (affiliate link)Genie+ Hack Episode of the podcastGenie+ and Lightning Lane explainedDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

On this episode we discuss the HUGE changes coming to Disney World. These changes include the return of the dining plan (with a few changes), changes to Genie+ and what we think that might mean, and park reservations FINALLY being eliminated (but ONLY for some guests).This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesGet a quote on a Disney World Dining Package HEREWatch the Defunctland video on ride queues hereGet the full Disney Dining Plan breakdown hereDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

On this episode I chat with Raina about her recent trip to Disney World. You might remember Raina from another trip report last year. She accidentally discovered the now famous Genie+ hack! We catch up with her, and she tells us about her most recent trip to Disney World.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Raina's trip hereGenie+ Hack Episode of the podcastRaina's 2022 Trip Report Episode of the podcastGenie+ and Lightning Lane explainedChewbacca Mode on Smugglers RunPop Century ResortTransportation at Disney WorldDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

On this episode Kurt and I chat about my most recent trip to Disney World. I flew in for a whirlwind two days to catch the opening of Tron Lightcycle Run. While I was there I tested out the infamous boob creams, discovered the most amazing shorties to keep cool, ate at the newest restaurant, hit a dessert party, and MORE! It was a busy few days.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from my trip hereLearn about all of the products mentioned on the show hereRead my review of shorties to avoid sweat and thigh rub hereRead my full review of Roundup Rodeo hereDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Episode Time StampsIf you want to find specific topics in this episode, use the time stamps below. If we touched on a subject more than once in the episode you'll see multiple time stamps.Tron Lightcycle Run: 4mins; 16mins; 49mins; 1hr 12minsSweat prevention (boob cream thoughts and anti-chafe shorts): 54mins; 1hr 15 mins, 1hr 34minsRoundup Rodeo: 1hr 18minsMandalorian and Max meets: 1hr 24 minsSuper heavy crowd day planning: 1hr 2minsHappily Ever After Fireworks and Dessert Party: 31minsAirport Transportation: 13minsNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

On this episode I chat with Whitney about her recent trip to Disneyland. Whitney went to Disney World last year, and caught the Disney bug. So she planned a trip to Disneyland with her family, only to discover how very different planning for this park is! We chat about pre-planning Disneyland, characters, meals, rides, and so much more!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Whitney's trip hereDisneyland VS Disney WorldDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

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On this episode Kurt and I discuss things we are excited for at Disney World. This includes announcements about new character meets, rides, restaurants, shows, and more.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesComplete Guide to Universal Orlando ResortGuide to Universal Studios ParkGuide to Islands of AdventureGuide to Wizarding World of Harry PotterDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I discuss things we are excited for at Disney World. This includes announcements about new character meets, rides, restaurants, shows, and more.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesPhotos discussed in the showVideo of the old Dreamfinder and Figment meet and greetAfter Hours reviewMickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyMickey's Very Merry Christmas PartyFood and Wine FestivalFestival of the HolidaysLearn about virtual ride queues hereDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Erin and Kelsey chat about their quickie trip to Disney World with their dad. We chat about maximizing time at the parks on a short trip, adults only trips vs family trips, staying on property vs off property, Genie+ hacks and tips, and so much more!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Erin and Kelsey's trip hereWhy I don't use crowd calendarsRead a Space 220 review hereBeaches and Cream reviewLearn about virtual ride queues hereGenie+Staying off-siteCharacter Warehouse Facebook groupDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Rachel and I chat about her trip to Walt Disney World, which included traveling with 17 people, 2 ADRs per day, rider switch, Space 220, and so much more!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Rachel's trip hereLearn about rider switchRead a Space 220 review hereLearn about virtual ride queues hereGenie+Traveling with a large groupDisney World transportationDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Ali from Wish Upon a Planner and I chat about Disney World food. Ali is knows more about food at the parks than anyone else I know. We discuss her favorites, things you shouldn't miss, overrated meals, and how to get those hard to get dining reservations.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLearn more about Ali and Wish Upon a Planner hereLearn about Landry's Select Club hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip Ever

On this episode Elisha and I chat about her trip to Walt Disney World, which included Genie+, traveling with a large group, the Fantasmic Dining Package, and so much more.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Elisha's trip hereFind the SouvenEar collection and get a discount with promo code PODCAST hereGenie+Traveling with a large groupDisney World transportationDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I chat with Emily and her daughter Addy. Addy is 10 years old and a Disney World EXPERT! She shares her trip with us, and her thoughts on what kids love about the parks, and how they can be a part of the planning.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Addy's trip hereDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode we chat about my trip to Disney World with just my 11 year old son. We did the 4 park challenge, After Hours at Magic Kingdom, Festival of the Arts, and more.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from my trip here!Mini Golf at Disney WorldBeaches and Cream RestaurantThe Swan HotelSpace 220 RestaurantThe 4 park challengeFestival of the ArtsAfter Hours at Magic KingdomDisney World transportationStakeout app for iphoneStakeout app for GooglePlayDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Dana and I chat about her trip to Walt Disney World, which included renting a large house for a multi-generational trip. We talk DAS, Genie+, discounted tickets through a homeschool group, and so much more.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Dana's trip hereFind the SouvenEar collection and get a discount with promo code PODCAST hereNausea bands (affiliate link)Capture your moment photo shootDAS pass at Disney World - Planning a trip with a disabilityDisney World transportationStakeout app for iphoneStakeout app for GooglePlayDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

Disney World Planning Timeline (re-release) New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Things have mostly settled down at Walt Disney World so we thought it'd be a good time to review the Walt Disney World planning timeline. When do you need to book a hotel? Dining and park reservations? We discuss all this and more - bookmark this episode as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacations! What timeline do you use to plan your trips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 3:43 - Saving money for Disney 5:11 - Choosing Disney dates 6:35 - When to choose your hotel 13:01 - Booking transportation (airfare) to Disney World 15:19 - Making dining reservations 18:08 - Booking enchanting experiences 19:10 - Tickets & park reservations 19:36 - Resort transportation 20:57 - Booking Genie+ 22:08 - When to make touring plans 24:33 - Bounceback offers 25:07 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

On this episode Tiija and I chat about her trip to Walt Disney World the week after Thanksgiving. In addition to being one of the best times of the year to visit, she also did SEVERAL fun add ons. We discuss what her families favorite extras were, the value, and so much more!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Tiija's trip hereYacht Club Resort informationOff-site Disney resortsDisney World transportationInflatable booster seat (affiliate link)Stakeout app for iphoneStakeout app for GooglePlayDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I chat about how I navigated Disney World during Hurricane Nicole. We also talk about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and my back to back party fun! We are joined by my friend (and travel partner) Katie. This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from the party hereUse code CYBER2022 for 20% off park shirts we discussed hereMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party COMPLETE GuideUniversal Orlando Resort GuideUniversal Studios GuideIslands of Adventure GuideWizarding World GuideDockside Inn at UniversalDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Rachel talks to me about her trip from the UK to Orlando. She traveled with her husband, 3 adult children, and their partners for an epic family holiday! In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of renting a house instead of staying on Disney property, managing time and expectations when you are traveling from so far, and the anticipations of new rides.We also laugh quite a bit about things that are "American" from a British perspective. You don't want to miss it!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Rachel's trip hereLearn about the Wizarding World at Universal Orlando hereInformation about staying off-siteGenie+ informationDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

When should I book my hotel, make a dining reservation,  reserve a special experience, or make a park reservation? If you are planning a Disney trip this timeline episode can help you hit all the important milestones right on time. Today, we are talking about how far in advance you can do different steps in the planning process to make the most of your trip. I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on IG @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at danielerobbins@fantasticalvacations.com or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A QuoteMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-funLicense code: E9BZCTS1O3JRPERX

On this episode Courtney tells me all about her daughter's Disney Fairytale Wedding. She discussed the unique planning process, some of the various prices, the stressful lows, and the AMAZING highs!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesSee photos from Sean's trip hereMaple App and my own Disney World planning guideRock Springs Park informationGenie+ informationSwan and Dolphin hotel (and other off-site options)Disney World transportationDo you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

Post-trip timestamp: 43:52   Experienced Disney-goer Sharon took her family to Walt Disney World and Universal, attended Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the Up Close with Rhinos Tour. Join us today to hear her trip report, and if everything went as planned. There is much more info included in the audio, so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.     Links for this episode: Disney World Planning and Tips Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Up Close with Rhinos Tour Quicksilver Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo.   Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep To Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes  (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Play Subscribe to the feed Listen on Stitcher Follow on social media Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Visit the site Check out the new WDW Prep Merch!      

Post-trip timestamp: 18:00   John A. took his family for their first Walt Disney World Trip. Join us today to hear his trip report, and if everything went as planned. There is much more info included in the audio, so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.     Links for this episode: Disney World Planning and Tips Baby Care Centers at Disney World First Aid at Disney World Quicksilver Leave me a message (including trip report submissions) Please use the SpeakPipe link below to leave us a message with your first name, location, and trip info. You can do that using your computer or phone at https://www.speakpipe.com/WDWPrepToGo.   Subscribe to get new episodes There are a few ways to get new episodes of WDW Prep To Go (if you're used to listening on the website, subscribe so you can take new episodes with you on your phone) Subscribe in iTunes  (and please leave a review!) Subscribe in Google Play Subscribe to the feed Listen on Stitcher Follow on social media Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest TikTok YouTube Become a Patron Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations Visit the site Check out the new WDW Prep Merch!    

On this episode we answer your most recent questions about the parksThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLearn about Genie+ hereLearn about Disney World transportation here (including parking rates)Apply to be on a trip report hereSubmit your Q & A questions hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

Disney World Planning Timeline Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Bookings for the Disney Wish are open if you are interested in sailing on Disney Cruise Line's latest ship! Episode Description Things have mostly settled down at Walt Disney World so we thought it'd be a good time to review the Walt Disney World planning timeline. When do you need to book hotel? Dining and park reservations? We discuss all this and more - bookmark this episode as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacations! What timeline do you use to plan your trips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes 1:51 - Saving money for Disney 3:19 - Choosing Disney dates 4:47 - When to choose your hotel 11:09 - Booking transportation (airfare) to Disney World 13:28 - Making dining reservations 16:17 - Booking enchanting experiences 17:18 - Tickets & park reservations 17:44 - Resort transportation 19:05 - Booking Genie+ 20:16 - When to make touring plans 22:41 - Bounceback offers 23:15 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.

On this episode we share our favorite resources we have used in planning our WDW trips! See the full list below! TouringPlans WDW Prep School MouseDining.com AllEars.net Blog Mickey Undercover Tourist MouseSavers Kenny the Pirate Disney Dish Podcast Contact us 757-563-4742 anotherdispodcast@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/anotherdisneypodcast Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/anotherdisneypodcast Subscribe on YouTube YouTube.com/anotherdisneypodcast Video Switcher ECamm Live https://bit.ly/3dz3nKY Cameras Sony A7siii https://bhpho.to/3bZ3RK1 Lenses Tamron 28-75 f2.8 https://bhpho.to/3vzv2Tz Audio Rodecaster Pro https://amzn.to/3s1IiOz Rode PodMic https://bhpho.to/3eQ4pUk Lighting Godox SL-60W https://amzn.to/3s0ZsvH Phillips Hue https://amzn.to/2P5KRAq

Rick and Sarah from Seattle continue their conversation from Episode 27 where they talk about starting the planning process for a Walt Disney World vacation. Today, they will help you figure out what resort is the best one for your needs, and whether the Disney Dining Plan is right for you.   After that, Jeff from the blog Magical Pursuit will be back on the show.  Jeff and Rick will talk about recent visits to Epcot's Food & Wine Festival to try more-and-more items that are available at the food booths.  In Episode 25, Rick and his wife Courtney talk about the festival in much greater detail, so make sure to check out that episode if you missed it.   For a free, no-obligation quote on a Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Hollywood, or any other type of vacation... rick@eartotheretravel.com (727) 507-3123 Facebook.com/EarToThereRick Twitter.com/rick_ear Instagram.com/rickear2there Twitter.com/tgttpodcast

On this episode we break down the exact cost of our June 2021 Disney World trip down to the penny. We add up our resort cost, park tickets, airfare, food, shopping, and all extras so you can see exactly what a Disney vacation for 5 people would cost you.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!Resources (there are affiliate links listed below)Link to the inflatable booster seat we discussedOther park bag essentials can be found hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I'd love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I reveal which resort won based on YOUR votes, and expectations for a 2021 Disney World vacation.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesAnti-fog spray to keep your glasses from fogging up when wearing a mask. Get it here.Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I discuss who might be able to travel to Disney World safely (and who might not)This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be a guest on the show. Leave me a message here.What is open at Disney World? (A constantly updated list)Disney's statement on CoronavirusDisney Resorts during CoronavirusDisney Parks during CoronavirusDisney Restaurants during CoronavirusChanges and Cancellations during CoronavirusA full list of articles for traveling to Disney during COVID-19Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

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On this episode Kurt and I discuss Walt Disney World reopening. We talk about all of the new procedures in place, and chat about whether or not these new rules actually make the parks a safe place to visit.After this episode I will be scaling back the podcast temporarily. I will post new episodes approximately every other week for the time being.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be a guest on the show. Leave me a message here.What is open at Disney World? (A constantly updated list)Disney's statement on CoronavirusDisney Resorts during CoronavirusDisney Parks during CoronavirusDisney Restaurants during CoronavirusChanges and Cancellations during CoronavirusA full list of articles for traveling to Disney during COVID-19Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I discuss the new quarantine rules when you travel to and from Florida.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be a guest on the show. Leave me a message here.What is open at Disney World? (A constantly updated list)Disney's statement on CoronavirusDisney Resorts during CoronavirusDisney Parks during CoronavirusDisney Restaurants during CoronavirusChanges and Cancellations during CoronavirusA full list of articles for traveling to Disney during COVID-19Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I discuss the ever changing Disney World news for reopening!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be a guest on the show. Leave me a message here.What is open at Disney World? (A constantly updated list)Disney's statement on CoronavirusDisney Resorts during CoronavirusDisney Parks during CoronavirusDisney Restaurants during CoronavirusChanges and Cancellations during CoronavirusA full list of articles for traveling to Disney during COVID-19Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I discuss the all of the rules, guidelines, and restrictions at the parks, restaurants, and resorts during this pandemic. This is everything Disney has told guests to prepare for and expect at Walt Disney WorldThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be a guest on the show. Leave me a message here.What is open at Disney World? (A constantly updated list)Disney's statement on CoronavirusDisney Resorts during CoronavirusDisney Parks during CoronavirusDisney Restaurants during CoronavirusChanges and Cancellations during CoronavirusA full list of articles for traveling to Disney during COVID-19Never miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I chat with Melissa about her February trip to Disney World!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be a guest on the show! Leave me a message here.More on RunDisney races hereDisney's statement on CoronavirusFAQ about Coronavirus and Disney travelNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I discuss the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland. The first park to reopen. We also discuss the reality of the US parks reopening and how to cope with things like facemasks in Orlando.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! Tell me about your favorite Disney memory, what you love about Disney or how you are surviving your quarantine. Leave me a message here.Disney's statement on CoronavirusFAQ about Coronavirus and Disney travelNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I chat with Jessica about her February trip to Disney World!This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! Tell me about your favorite Disney memory, what you love about Disney or how you are surviving your quarantine. Leave me a message here.Disney's statement on CoronavirusFAQ about Coronavirus and Disney travelNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode Kurt and I discuss how we are getting through quarantine, Disney memories, and more.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!ResourcesLeave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! Tell me about your favorite Disney memory, what you love about Disney or how you are surviving your quarantine. Leave me a message here.Disney's statement on CoronavirusFAQ about Coronavirus and Disney travelNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I talk with Emma about the second half of her trip to Disney World in February 2020.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnTravel to Disney from the UKLine HacksToddler touringAdding Kennedy Space CenterResourcesGet a copy of the Line Hacks system mentioned hereGet more information on managing crowds hereLearn about Disney with toddlers hereFind touring plans (including toddler touring plans) hereMore information about Kennedy Space Center Tours hereApply to be a guest or leave me a message with your favorite Disney memory, ways you are keeping busy during quarantine, any uplifting message, etc...  leave me a message hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I talk with Emma about her trip to Disney World in February 2020.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnTravel to Disney from the UKLine HacksToddler touringAdding Universal to DisneyResourcesGet a copy of the Line Hacks system mentioned herePlay Disney March Madness hereGet more information on managing crowds hereLearn about Disney with toddlers hereFind touring plans (including toddler touring plans) hereApply to be a guest or leave me a message with your favorite Disney memory, ways you are keeping busy during quarantine, any uplifting message, etc...  leave me a message hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

Episode SummaryI talk with my guest Jennifer about handling a disability at Disney World. We talk DAS pass, scooter rental, emergencies at the parks, and more.Episode NotesThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnHow to rent a wheelchair or scooter at the parksHow to get a DAS passWhat to do in case of emergencyResourcesWheelchair and scooter rental from the park can be found here.More information and links on Disney with a disability can be found hereThird party rental companies can be found hereApply to be a guest by leaving me a message hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I talk with Katey about Military discounts at Disney World. We discuss the various discounted ticket options available, Shades of Green military resort, discounts on Disney World resorts, and moreThis episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnWhat are the ticket options availableWhat are the Disney resort discountsWhen do discounts become availableAre there black out datesHow does pricing at Shades of Green workResourcesShades of Green websiteDisney website ticket options hereGet a quote on a military trip hereLeave a message to be a guest hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course

On this episode I talk with my husband Kurt about our January trip to Disney World, which included the new Rise of the Resistance ride and a lightsaber building experience at Savi's Workshop.This episode was made possible by sponsorship from Siera Duiser with Destinations in Florida Travel. She is the only travel agent I work with for my Disney World Vacations. Get your FREE no obligation Disney World vacation quote today!You'll LearnAll about Animal Kingdom Kidani Village Savanna roomsRise of the Resistance and touring Hollywood StudiosChanges happening at EpcotBuilding a Lightsaber and the various options you can purchaseBeing familiar with My Disney ExperienceDisney After Hours at Magic Kingdom reviewResourcesLearn about Kidani Village and Savanna rooms hereLearn about boarding passes and touring Hollywood Studios hereLearn about building a Lightsaber hereKeep up with new things coming to the parks hereLearn about Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom hereLearn about My Disney Experience hereApply to be a guest by leaving me a message hereNever miss an episodeSubscribe on iTunesJoin Julie's newsletterHelp the show. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one because I love your input!Subscribe on iTunesWhat's Julie up to?Follow on InstagramFollow on YouTubeLike on FacebookLet's connectDo you have tips you want to share with other listeners?Do you want to be a guest and share your Disney expertise?Do you want to be a guest and share your trip report?Contact me! I’d love to hear from you.Plan Your Best Disney World Trip EverGet Julie's Top-Rated Planning WorkbookGet Julie's FREE Email Course