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Worth the Wait? The Rides We Skip & How Much We Spend on Disney (Ep. 13)

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Eric and Lauren dive into one of the most relatable Disney debates: which rides are actually worth the wait. Inspired by a road trip listen to a popular attraction-ranking podcast and a deep Reddit scroll, they compare their own “line tolerance” for fan-favorite rides like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Frozen Ever After. Then, the conversation shifts to the real cost of Disney vacations, breaking down what families are actually spending per day and where those dollars really go. It’s a mix of hot takes, practical planning, and a little financial reality check for Disney fans.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Breaking down a March Madness-style bracket of the best theme park rides in America
  • Which Disney attractions are not worth a 60+ minute wait according to fans
  • The ongoing debate: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train vs. Slinky Dog Dash
  • Why Frozen Ever After is a must-do for some and a hard pass for others
  • How Reddit users really feel about wait times at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom
  • The surprising “$1,000 per day” rule for Disney vacations
  • Food budgets, Lightning Lane costs, and how quickly expenses add up
  • Hidden pre-trip costs like merch, outfits, and Amazon hauls

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    • Lauren Hersey – X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@laurenhersey2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lauren_hersey_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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