Shannon recaps her post-Easter-week trip to Walt Disney World. She shares the nine things she learned and/or confirmed on this trip, including the best way to book Advance Dining Reservations, why planners have an advantage especially in holiday crowds, what her experience with Standby Skipper was like, and the importance of not being afraid to cancel or change plans. Links:

• 7 Step Disney World Planning Process
• All About Disney World Tours
• 20 unique Disney World souvenir ideas
• Standby Skipper
• Away We Go Transportation

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In this episode, Shannon talks with Tom Bricker from Disney Tourist Blog. Listen to hear Tom’s perspectives on topics including MagicBand+, Galactic Starcruiser, Tron Lightcyle/Run and Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World versus Shanghi Disneyland, the return of Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever, and the construction at Epcot. He makes a few predictions and shares his future travel plans.   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/WDWPREPSCHOOL and get on your way to being your best self.   Links:

• BetterHelp
• Disney Tourist Blog
• 7 Step Disney World Planning Process

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Shannon talks with four guests who traveled to Walt Disney World during the March Spring Break season. Rachel G, Kaitlyn W, Rachel D, and Brittany P share how they navigated the parks during this busy season and their reports highlight the differences among the three weeks of March Spring Break. Listen to learn more about staying at Shades of Green, how individual lightning lanes can sell out when staying offsite, and if these guests would return again during Spring Break season. Links:

• https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-resorts/offsite/
• https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar/
• https://wdwprepschool.com/planning-and-tips/

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John, his wife, and two daughters embarked the Disney Magic from New Orleans and spent four days cruising. It was their first Disney cruise and John shares what his daughters thought of the kids’ clubs, how Disney compares to other cruise lines he has traveled, and how his family spent their pre-cruise day in New Orleans.   Post trip begins at 15 minute mark.   Links:

• https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-cruise-line/

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Shannon highlights several activities that do not require a ticket to the Walt Disney World parks. Listen to hear more about how to visit the resorts, check out fireworks, try transportation, sample different treats, partake in resort activities, and view holiday and special event decor. Explore beyond the resorts to play mini golf or spend time shopping, flying in a hot air balloon, bowling, or watching a Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs.

Links:

• 5 fun things to do outside of the parks

• Best places to watch Magic Kingdom fireworks outside of the park

• Complete Guide to Disney Springs

• All About Drawn to Life in Disney Springs

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