Kara’s trip in December to Walt Disney World with her two young children, husband, and parents was full with holiday fun and park hopping while trying to minimize extra steps. She shares how her side quest to maximize the value of the Disney Dining Plan ended as well as her thoughts on Caribbean Beach Resort, Standby Skipper, and Mears Transportation.   Post trip begins: 30 minutes   Links:

• Standby Skipper
• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Review and Strategy
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Sara traveled to Walt Disney World with her extended family during the busy Thanksgiving holiday week. She shares how she navigated a jam-packed holiday trip with two young kids and five adults. Listen to hear her thoughts on the value of the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass, Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and staying at the Boardwalk and Grand Floridian during the crowded holiday season.   Post trip begins: 35 minutes   Links:

• Review and Guide to Jollywood Nights
• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Review and Strategy
• Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Are you traveling with a group? Cruising is a great way to allow for multiple individual interests and still carve out time for togetherness. Shannon shares tips to make your next group trip on Disney Cruise Line even better.   Links:

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

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Shannon spent Thanksgiving at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and is sharing all the details—from must-try activities to insider tips. Curious how it stacks up against Hilton Head Island? Tune in to find out!   Links:

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

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Jill’s whirlwind solo four-day trip included four different Walt Disney World resorts, the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, an Orlando Informer Universal event, Jollywood Nights, a special once-a-year hidden Mickey, visiting several gingerbread creations, and very intentional meals and snacks. Listen to hear how she filled her days to maximize her time in Central Florida.   Post trip begins: 28 minutes   Links:

• Review and Guide to Jollywood Nights
• Gingerbread Houses at Disney World
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 6 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Jacqueline’s trip with her three-year-old, her husband, and her extended family to Florida had a touch of just about everything! Listen to hear her thoughts about traveling in late October and early November, All Star Music Resort, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Disney Cruise Line cruise transport, the Disney Wish, and runDisney.   Post trip begins: 32 minutes   inks:

• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• 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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