Welcome back to Episode 2 of our Disney Planning Podcast! Today, we'll help you decide the best time of year to plan your Walt Disney World trip. We’ll consider everything from crowds and pricing to weather and special events. Plus, we'll explore whether Disney is more enjoyable for kids or adults and have some fun imagining Disney characters as podcast hosts!

What We Cover in This Episode:

1. What is Genie +? (1:35)
2. Best Times to Visit Disney World (6:03)
   • Analyzing Disney World crowd patterns throughout the year. When are moderate and heavy crowds?
   • Discussing the impact of pricing on theme park tickets and Disney World resorts in different seasons
   • Weather conditions to expect in Orlando.
   • Special events to consider
     • Disney World Marathon
     • Festival of the arts
     • Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
     • International Flower and Garden Festival
     • Mickey's Not so scary Halloween party
     • Mickey's Merry Christmas party
3. Is Disney More Enjoyable for Kids or Adults: Sibling Showdown(24:29)
4. Disney Characters as Podcast Hosts (27:40)
   • Fun segment imagining which Disney characters would make the best and worst podcast hosts

Closing Thoughts: Remember to check out the links below to further aid your planning process, including our crowd calendar and seasonal packing lists. Also, Check out episode 1, which breaks down the whole planning process and timeline. 

Links:

• Download Our Free Disney Planning Checklist
• View Our favorite Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Visit TouringPlans.com for more detailed planning
• Check Out Our Packing Lists for Spring, Summer, and Winter

Transcript for the show: 

Links:

• Visit Our Website for More Tips
• Download Our Free Genie+ Cheat Sheet
• Download Our Disney Planning Checklist
• Disney Planning Pod YouTube Channel
• Disney Planning Pod Facebook Page
• Visit GleasonFamilyTravels.com for More Family Travel Tips and Tricks