The Holiday season at Disney World is one of the most popular times of year to visit, and when you hear this episode, we think you’ll see why.

Not only are the parks decked out in their finest holiday decorations, but you’ll also find unique seasonal entertainment, food, and even fun attraction overlays.

Disney World goes all out during the holiday season and today I have an overview of everything that happens in the parks and elsewhere on property from early November through early January.

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Links for this episode:

• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
• Disney World Christmas Bucket List
• Complete Guide to Disney World at Christmas
• 25 Ways to Add Disney to Your Holidays
• Epcot's Festival of the Holidays
• Candlelight Processional Dining Package

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Have you ever wondered how Disney handles hurricanes? What do they do with the guests? How do operations change? In this episode we'll hear 4 guest reports of life at Walt Disney World, and Shannon's experience floating in the Caribbean on a Disney Cruise during Hurricane Ian.

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Brooke Rogers joins us in this episode to talk about her experience going through the Disney Cultural Exchange Program not once, not twice, but THREE times. The Disney Cultural Exchange Program is a version of the Disney College Program for non-US-based students. Tune in to learn what the application process is like, what roles are available, and to gain a general understanding of what it is like to join the DCP!

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• Complete Guide to Baby Wearing at Disney World
• Connect with Brooke on Instagram!
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• Disney College Program
• Disney Cultural Exchange Program
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Post Trip: 43:34 

Erin and her 12 year old daughter Abby had a wonderful 2-week stay tent camping at Fort Wilderness! Abby is medically complex and improves when she is able to go to Disney, so they make it happen when they can.

Their trip included one night at the Halloween party, Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue, and two dessert parties at Magic Kingdom.

Erin shares her experiences camping, seeing lots of fireworks, utilizing DAS, and following interpreters from park to park. They drove to Disney and had access to their vehicle during their long trip.

At the end of their trip, they spent time at Give Kids the World because Abby was a wish kid in 2015.

There is much more information in the audio, we hope you enjoy Erin's fantastic trip report!

Links for this episode:

• Disney DAS Information
• Disney Services for Guests with Hearing Disabilities
• Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

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The D23 Expo just wrapped up, and we were so lucky to be there. During the Expo, lots of stuff gets announced at a bunch of panels that span across 3 days. There are panels for movie projects and TV shows, panels all about Marvel and Star Wars, and then there’s our favorite: the Disney Parks & Experiences Panel.

We love this panel because that’s where we learn all about the proposed projects that are planned for all the Disney Parks around the world, plus all the new stuff they have in the pipeline for other experiences like Disney Cruise Line.

Now, to be fair, not everything that gets proposed may actually make it. But, in general, aside from major worldwide pandemics, most things we see eventually make their way into the parks.

Ready to hear what we have to look forward to? Let’s go!

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• Connect with Allyson on Instagram
• Disney Parks and Experiences: Every Announcement from D23 Expo
• D23 Expo 2022 blue sky ideas for Disney World (Zootopia, Moana, Coco, Encanto, villains)
• D23: The Official Disney Fan Club

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Have you ever wondered how much it costs to hold an event at Walt Disney World? What the process of planning your wedding in "The Most Magical Place On Earth" would look like? Allison Mertzman has all the details - and some are more surprising than you might think! 

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• Connect with Allison on TikTok
• Disney Fairytale Weddings
• Disney Vacation Club Rentals

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Post-trip timestamp: 43:52   Experienced Disney-goer Sharon took her family to Walt Disney World and Universal, attended Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the Up Close with Rhinos Tour. Join us today to hear her trip report, and if everything went as planned. There is much more info included in the audio, so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.     Links for this episode:

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• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
• Up Close with Rhinos Tour
• Quicksilver

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Gideon's Bakehouse opened in 2016 with $800 and one employee. How did this enchanting "small" business end up in Disney Springs? What's the story behind the decor? Dive into the story of the delectable half-pound cookies that took the Disney community by storm. 

There is much more info included in the audio, so be sure to listen to the episode for a deeper dive into Gideon's Bakehouse.

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• Gideon's Bakehouse
• Gideon's Bakehouse Menu
• Valhalla Bakery - Orlando's go-to Vegan Bakery
• DVC Rentals

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular events at Disney World, and it comes with all sorts of opportunities to celebrate the holiday in a family-friendly style. With tons of rare characters, lots of candy, and the opportunity to dress up in costumes, this party is sure to please fans of all ages.

Here are some of our favorite tips for making the most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. 

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Daily Updates begin at 32:36   Links for this episode:

• 10 Wickedly Good Tips for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
• 2022 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Food (exclusive treats, dining options)
• Boo To You Parade & More 2022 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Entertainment
• 2022 Disney World Halloween Events (a complete guide)
• 6 Disney Gift Card tips
• Designer Park Company -Use code “WDWPrep” to save 10%

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