In episode 459 of WDW Prep To Go, Kim discusses her first Disneyland trip with her family, covering their itinerary, dining at Blue Bayou, and highlights like yoga at California Adventure and the Lamplight Lounge VIP experience. She shares tips on navigating crowds, Lightning Lanes, and enjoying attractions with teenagers.   Links:

• Small World Vacations Disneyland Request
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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In episode 458 of WDW Prep to Go, Brittany discusses her detailed Disneyland trip with her family, covering everything from hotel stays at Hyatt Place Anaheim to park itineraries, dining, and strategies for navigating rides and wait times. She also shares insights from their non-park days in Newport Beach and Fullerton, ending with reflections on the differences between Disneyland and Disney World and the complexities of traveling with young kids.   Post trip begins: 25 minutes   Links:

• Davey's Locker whale tours
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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In episode 457 of WDW Prep To Go, Blaize, a teacher from South Georgia, shares her experience planning and taking her family's first ever trip to Disney World. She talks through traveling during spring break, staying at Pop Century Resort, and visiting to all four Disney parks and Disney Springs in three days. Blaize reveals that the trip was such a hit they're already planning a return.   Post trip begins 19 minutes   Links:

• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Disney World 101: The Ultimate First Timer's Guide
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Jeff recaps a 19-day trip with his husband Brandon and friend Yimay to the Disney parks in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. They explore unique attractions, local food, shopping, and entertainment.   Post trip begins: 1 hour and 34 minutes   Links:

• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Tami recounts her family’s memorable Spring Break trip to Disney World, which included smooth logistics, exciting new rides like Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy, and delicious dining experiences. Despite minor setbacks such as ride malfunctions and crowded parks, the trip was filled with family bonding, character meet-and-greets, and a magical Happily Ever After dessert party.   Post trip begins: 58 minutes   Links:

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• Standby Skipper
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
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In episode 454 of WDW Prep to Go, I talk to Deb about her solo trip to Disney World. Her journey begins at Animal Kingdom Lodge and ends at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.   Deb shares her experiences, tips, and tricks from her fifth annual solo trip to Disney World, including detailed day-by-day activities.    Post trip begins: 30 minutes   Links:

• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Disney World 101: The Ultimate First Timer's Guide
• Complete Guide to Disney World Dining 
• Disney World Touring Strategies
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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In this episode, Tyler returns to share his experience aboard the Disney Treasure, following up on his previous trip report from July 2024. He details the attractions visited at Disney parks, the exceptional dining experiences, and highlights activities on the cruise, such as the AquaMouse waterslide and Broadway-style shows. Despite facing seasickness and a virus, Tyler concludes that the Disney Cruise exceeded his expectations, praising the service and immersive experiences.   Post trip begins: 40 minutes   Links:

• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request
• Small World Vacations Disney Cruise Line Request
• How to do embarkation day on Disney Cruise Line
• How to do disembarkation on Disney Cruise Line
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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In this episode, I chatted with Sarah about her epic Disney World trip with her family, which included her husband, four of her children, her mother, and her grandmother.    We dove into their journey from Maine to Florida, and their two-week stay covering Fort Wilderness Disney Vacation Club cabins and Riviera Resort.   Sarah is a logistics master and shares tips on packing and traveling with kids of a variety of ages.   Post trip begins: 42 minutes   Links:

• Blacklight Reactive crayons
• Airtag bracelets
• Boot dryers
• Disney Dining Plan credit values
• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
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Sara talks about her whirlwind Disney World trip, where she and her family visited four parks in one day, using Standby Skipper to maximize their time. Despite challenges like motion sickness and exhaustion, they enjoyed great meals, character dining, and convenient transportation. However, they missed out on fully experiencing each park due to the tight schedule and transportation issues.   Post trip: 16 minutes   Links:

• Best Magic Kingdom fireworks views
• Pros and cons of staying at the Swan and Dolphin
• Standby Skipper
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Sam and Brian from the DCL Duo share insights on Disney cruises, covering their favorite ships, itineraries, and activities. They offer tips for first-time cruisers, like using a Disney-savvy travel agent, booking spa services on port days, saving on excursions, and considering the type of family trip when choosing a cruise.   Links:

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• Disney Cruise Line primer
• Youth Clubs on Disney Cruise Line
• How to do embarkation day on Disney Cruise Line
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• Small World Vacations Disney Cruise Line Request

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