WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast

Denise shares how she planned and experienced a Disney World trip with her husband, two young children, and 76-year-old mom, including accessibility logistics and park strategies. She also reflects on celebrating her daughter's physical-therapy progress, their rides and character meals, and an unexpected change that extended their Disney time. Links:

• Guide to DAS at Disney World
• Grocery Delivery to Disney World Resorts
• How to use Rider Switch and What to Do While Waiting
• All Star Music Review
• WDW Prep Toolkit
• September in Disney World
• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

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Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Charlotte and her husband take on a six-day Orlando trip with a $2,000 budget, using off-site lodging, public transportation, free breakfasts, packed meals, and carefully chosen splurges. The episode compares their plans with what actually happened—including concert upgrades, Halloween events, weather, and a migraine—and reveals whether they ultimately stayed under budget. Links:

• Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Complete Guide
• WDW Prep Toolkit
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

Follow on social media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• YouTube

Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Jessica shares a detailed recap of her week-long Disney World trip with her husband and three kids, including Lightning Lane strategies, Park Hopping, "foot saver mode," and how they adapted their plans along the way. She also reflects on what worked and didn't, her husband's first family Disney experience, the trip's total cost, and what she'd change next time. Links:

• WDW Prep Toolkit
• Review: Wait Magic and Standby Skipper
• Our review of Port Orleans Riverside
• September in Disney World
• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

Follow on social media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• YouTube

Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Amy took a 36-hour Walt Disney World trip from Nashville with coworker Shan, staying at Saratoga Springs and visiting Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and EPCOT. They had minimal rain, low waits, successful Lightning Lane/single-rider use, and spent $996 total, including transportation, food, lodging, tickets, and flights. Links:

• WDW Prep Toolkit
• Our Guide to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
• What to do if it rains at WDW
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

Follow on social media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• YouTube

Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Henry's 13th birthday trip to Disney World was packed with rides, shows, food, Halloween fun, and high step count days. Despite rain and delays, it was an unforgettable adventure. Links:

• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request
• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Disney World in August
• Our Guide to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
• Pop Century Review

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

Follow on social media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• YouTube

Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

I recap my solo Walt Disney World trip (Aug. 25–Sep. 1), praising Gran Destino Tower, sharing heat/rain and dining tips, and reviewing Keys to the Kingdom and Sangria University. I also detail completing Hollywood Studios and Epcot without Lightning Lanes, plus Halloween party and Food & Wine highlights and a few hotel-service frustrations. Links:

• Walt Disney World Crowd Calendar
• Park Day Picker
• Disney World Touring Strategies
• USB fan
• Disney World in August

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

Follow on social media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• YouTube

Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%

Mallory shares her family's unique Disney World trip, centered around her daughter's theater group performing at Disney Springs and attending a Disney-led workshop. She also discusses balancing a large group itinerary with family time, multi-resort stays, low crowds, skipping Lightning Lanes, and memorable behind-the-scenes and dining experiences. Links:

• Small World Vacations Walt Disney World Request
• Disney World in August
• Our review of Port Orleans Riverside
• Riviera Resort
• WDW Prep Toolkit

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. Be sure to include your exact trip dates, who is in your party, where you will stay, and anything unique about the trip. 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 to the podcast

Follow on social media

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• YouTube

Ways to support us

• Become a Patron
• Get a quote request for a future trip from Small World Vacations
• Subscribe to the WDW Prep School weekly newsletter
• Podcast Episode Finder
• Visit the site
• Things we recommend

Affiliate Links: Amazon DVC Rentals Quicksilver Tours and Transportation Small World Vacations Designer Park Co - Use code "WDWPrep" to save 10%