In this episode, we’re taking you along for all the pre-trip planning for our upcoming Walt Disney World vacation! From rope drop strategies to snack must-haves and Lightning Lane plans, we’re sharing exactly how we’re preparing for a magical few days in the parks with our girls.

We walk through our full itinerary starting with arrival day and our first stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, plus a relaxing rest day that includes breakfast at Topolino's Terrace and dinner at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' in Disney Springs.

Dad joins the episode to talk about the portion of the trip he’ll be joining us for, where he’s staying, and what he’s most excited to do when we head into Disney's Hollywood Studios together for the first time in years. We share our priorities for the day, including Slinky Dog Dash, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and OF COURSE ending the night with Fantasmic!.

We also break down our strategy for EPCOT rope drop (hello Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Frozen Ever After), plus a potential ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And of course we can’t forget Disney's Animal Kingdom, where our priorities include Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Expedition Everest before wrapping up the trip with dinner at Yak & Yeti Restaurant.

Along the way we’re also sharing:

• Our rope drop strategies

• Lightning Lane and ride priorities

• Our must-try snacks in each park

• Tips for traveling with kids (including stroller and packing plans)

• And how we’re balancing park time, pool time, and family time

If you love Disney planning, park strategies, and snack lists, this episode is for you!

Be sure to tune in because after the trip we’ll be sharing full trip recaps and a Trip Transparency episode where we break down exactly what we spent and how we save for our Disney vacations.

We’ll see ya real soon! ✨🏰✈️