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✨🧚Ready to sprinkle some pixie dust on your nest Disney Trip?! In this episode, your bibbidi bobbidi besties are sharing their Top 10 MUST-KNOW tips for making the most of your Walt Disney World adventure. From acronyms to technology to planning -- we covered everything we think you should know when planning your next trip to the castle. 

🐭🩷Pack your Minnie ears and join us for a Disney planning episode -- because when it comes to WDW, a little faith, trust and podcast dust goes a long way! 

1. Do your research 
   • Youtube: Ear Scouts, Tim Tracker, Brianna Woodbine, Madison Pracht, Our Z Roll, Addicted to the Mouse, WonderlandTV 
   • Blog: Disney Tourist Blog, the Budget Mouse, WDW Prep School
   • Podcasts: WDW Prep School, The Budget Mouse, Capture the Magic, Unlocking the Magic, Addicted to the Mouse, ours! 
   • Facebook: Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks, MANY other facebook groups - search Disney groups in the search bar on Facebook, can get groups for APs, resorts, cruising, etc.
   • Acronyms: MK, AK, HS, FoP, RotR, 7DMT, LLMP, LLSP
   • Height requirements 
   • Transportation options
   • Hotels on property 
   • Travel Agent: Maybe BB besties will have one soon! 
2. Crowd calendars: Touring Plans (their app is Lines WDW), WDW Prep School posts on their Instagram 
3. My Disney Experience App: 
   • Map of wait times
   • Link resort, link tickets
   • Adding friends and family 
   • Mobile order quick service 
   • Mobile check out 
   • Add credit card to your account 
4. Know your dates for dining and lightning lanes  
   • Dining: 60 days out at 6am for on property guests, 30 days out at 6am for off property guests 
   • Lightning Lane Single Pass and Multi-Pass: 7 days out at 7am for on property guests, 3 days out at 7am for off property guests. 
   • Virtual Queues: NOT currently offered when this episode aired (6/23/2025), but usually drops on 7am the day of. 
   • Things You Can Book at Midnight (not an exhaustive list): Harmony Barbershop in Magic Kingdom, Umbrella/Cabana Rentals at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Checking in to your Cruise 
   • Didn’t get something you want? Try the day or two before - lots of folks will be doing this and often times, something you want will pop up! 
5. Fly into MCO early! A first flight out can give you the whole day to get to WDW and get into vacay mode! 
6. Disney gift cards
   • Where to use Disney gift cards
   • Buying in bulk (Costco, BJs)
   • Disney gift cards, NOT DISNEY+ gift cards 
   • Ask for gift cards for your holiday gifts 
   • Wedding registry 
   • Target circle card 
   • Disney Gift Card Website
7. Priorities and expectations conversations - pro tip: watch ride point of views! 
8. Plan a rest day 
9. Hidden gems 
10. Be flexible, don’t overbook 

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Pull up on your yellow tab and get ready—this is the last episode of our May 2025 Besties Trip Report! is a whirlwind through Walt Disney World! We’re taking you along on one seriously magical (and slightly chaotic) adventure that starts with an epic rope drop at Slinky Dog Dash in Hollywood Studios. Think adrenaline, strategy, and a dash of early-morning madness. 🎢🌞

We aren't forgetting about all you Star Wars fans - we went full Sith as we recount our intense face-off with Darth Vader at a character meet-and-greet that left us both starstruck and slightly shaken. (Spoiler: he does not break character.) 🖤⚔️

Then it’s off to EPCOT for a well-earned evening of delicious eats and dazzling sights. We wind down with dinner at La Hacienda, soaking in waterfront views and margaritas and mocktails before capping the day with a front-row seat to the fireworks over World Showcase Lagoon. 🌮🎆

From thrills to chills (the Darth Vader kind) to tacos and Spaceship Earth, this Disney day had everything. 

⚡️🩵 Episode Mentions:

• Woody's Lunchbox 
• Ronto Roasters
• The Lunching Pad
• La Hacienda 
• Beaches and Cream
• Bar Riva
• Beach Club Resort

🎤✨ Disclaimer: Chelsea mentions this at the end of the episode, however, if you hear a bit of an echo and maybe some additional background noise in this episode, it's because your besties were recording in Chelsea's empty condo. Mike and her recently moved into a new home and we did one last pod episode from their previous space! Anyone interested in some Disney Magic home decorating?!

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Magical meet and greets is the name of the game for Part 1 of our epic Besties Trip Report! We're spilling all the glitter and giggles from our recent trip! In this episode, you'll hear about our travel day and our full day in Magic Kingdom—where we fully embraced our inner drama queens by DisneyBounding as Cinderella’s iconic stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella! 💚💖

From bold color combos and statement accessories to surprise character interactions and castle photo ops, we’re sharing how we brought these over-the-top sisters to life. Plus, we recap our favorite moments from the first two days of our trip: the food we devoured, the rides we screamed on (yes, we made it onto Seven Dwarfs), and the hilarious encounters that only happen when you’re dressed like you’re trying to fit into someone else's shoes.

Tune in to hear all the details - including why bounding as a villain duo might just be the most fun! 

⚡️🩵 Episode Mentions:

• Garden Rocks
• Disneyville Podcast
• Cool Kid Summer
• Capture the Moment 
• Magic with the Morris's 
• Stepsister Ears: Make Me Minnie
• SKIPPER NINA - if only we could link her! 
• Touring Plans

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✈️🫧 In this magical episode, your favorite bestie duo is talking about their plans in the  most magical place on Earth—Disney World! Join us as we take you along for the pre-trip details: from planning to use our Annual Pass perks to trying new lightning lane and standby queue strategies to giving new snacks and treat a shot - and, of course, giving a new deluxe resort a try! 

🗓️💫 Whether you're a Disney Type A planner like ourselves or just here for the friendship vibes, this is one adventure planning session you don’t want to miss. Grab your Minnie ears and tune in!

⚡️🩵 Episode Mentions:

• Tweed New Haven Airport/Avelo
• All Stars Music
• Beach Club 
• DVC Rental Store
• Capture the Moment in Magic Kingdom
• Podcast: Capture the Magic
• Office Episode: Launch Party, Season 4 - Episode 5/6 
• Standby Skipper
• Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT 

🎤✨ Disclaimer: Chelsea mentioned that her and Mike caught the end of Festival of the Arts and the beginning of the Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT during their honeymoon. The episode of Mike & Chelsea's Honeymoon has not yet dropped! It is marinating nicely in our Disney Vault, but STAY TUNED! The most magical honeymoon trip report - including a detailed debrief of this land / sea / land vacation - is coming to your (Minnie) ears this Fall! 

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In this fun-filled episode, we’re heading straight to the most magical place on Earth — Magic Kingdom! Join your besties, Chelsea and Jess, as they go head-to-head in this draft style showdown to pick their ultimate lineup of rides in MK. From timeless classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion to thrill-packed favorites like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the competition gets heated! 🔥

You'll hear strategy, nostalgia, some hot takes (how does everyone feel about the Tomorrowland Speedway?), and plenty of pixie dust as we debate which attractions truly define the park. Whether you’re a Disney die-hard or a casual fan, this episode will have you wishing you were in the PeopleMover — or just arguing over which ride should’ve gone #1 overall.

✨ Meet us on Main Street USA in this week’s magical (and competitive) episode! 

🩵 Do you want to play along?! Periodically pause the pod after each of our selections to make your own - send us your draft list on the socials! 

P.S. the show that Jess refers to when talking about one of her draft picks is called Behind the Attraction and you can find two seasons of it on Disney+. We highly recommend!

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Let's see how the plan unfolded during Jess's April 2024 post-trip.  Post trips generally include a pretty detailed account of the entire trip, including time stamps, wait times (posted vs actual), prices, commentary, and general tips/tidbits that can apply to any trip.

Here's a few updates based on the episode:

• Since recording this episode, Fastpass/Genie+ line skipping has been renamed Lightning Lane MultiPass and Lightning Lane Single Pass.  The practice of booking and using lightning lanes has changed since this trip.
• Rider switch is an option guests can use when one or more in your party do not meet the height requirement and cannot ride a certain ride.
• If you want to upgrade your park tickets, you want to do this while you still have remaining dates on your ticket (so in my case, this would have been before I entered the park on our MK day).  Typically guest services outside of the park can assist with ticketing questions/upgrades.
• Baby Centers
• Capture the Moment: This link is specifically for MK, but you can search on the disney app and the other parks will come up.

Mentions:

• Undercover Tourist: We use this paid subscription for crowd calendars, wait times (real time waits that can sometimes differ than posted wait), planning out your day, reminders of dining and multipass booking dates, and room requests.

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Welcome back as we dive into the pre-trip planning for Jess's April 2024 trip, aka Maxine's first trip to the castle.  The planning only matches the trip sometimes, so let's see what was planned vs how it actually went.  

Here's a few updates based on the episode:

• Glass etching can be done in Glaskunst, in the Germany pavilion in Epcot!  This is a really fun and unique keepsake, souvenir, or gift that you can get to remember your trip.  Jess bought champagne flutes etched Mr. and Mrs. for the soon to be engaged couple!
• Since recording this episode, Fastpass/Genie+ line skipping has been renamed Lightning Lane MultiPass and Lightning Lane Single Pass.  The practice of booking and using lightning lanes has changed since this trip.
• Magic Kingdom rides that are safe for babies and pregnant women (have no height limit): Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Haunted Mansion, "it's a small world", Jungle Cruise, Liberty Square River Boat, Mad Tea Party, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan's Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, and all shows!
• Disney resort buses are typically running an hour before early entry begins.
• Rider switch is an option guests can use when one or more in your party do not meet the height requirement and cannot ride a certain ride

Note: The volume is a little low in the beginning, but corrects after a few minutes. Also, Jess's dog Quincy barks around 2 minutes in.

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New to Walt Disney World? Haven't been in a while? Or are you just feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the talk about Lightning Lanes? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down what you need to know about Lightning Lanes—from what they are, how to book them, and some of our favorite beginner tips and tricks. We’ll walk you through the basics, share tips for maximizing your park time, and help you avoid common rookie mistakes. Whether you're planning your very first trip or just need a refresher, this episode will help you navigate the system. 

🏰 Topics covered:

• A bit of a "skip the line" history
• What are Lightning Lanes?
  • Multi-Pass
  • Single Pass
  • Premier Pass
• What is a virtual queue?
• Our Favorite Beginner Tips & Tricks

Topics to Come:

• Why we almost always buy Lightning Lanes
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for Magic Kingdom
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for Hollywood Studios
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for EPCOT
• Our Lightning Lane Strategy for Animal Kingdom 

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💌 Mentions: 

• Earscouts 
• WDW Prep School

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Episode 2: Why Your Bibbidi Bobbidi Besties Love Walt Disney World

In this heartwarming episode of BB Besties, we’re chatting through our magical “why” — the reasons Disney World holds such a special place in our hearts, in our lives and in our friendship. From nostalgic memories to laugh-out-loud moments to discussing meaningful moments, we're diving into what makes the parks pure joy for besties like us and even though the journey looks different, the appreciation of the magic has similarities. Whether you're planning your next trip or just need a little pixie-dusted escape, this one's for anyone who believes in friendship, fun, and a little bit of magic. ✨🐭🩵🫧

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💌 Mentions: 

• Earscouts 
• Disney Tourist Blog
• Addicted to the Mouse
• Fantastical Vacations
• Magic at Home Podcast
• Briana Tata Youtube

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Welcome to BB Besties Pod! Thanks for joining us as we dish all things Disney!  This short episode is to introduce us to you and explains a little bit about our love for Disney World.

Please note: the volume is a little low on the first couple eps, but improves once we figured out how to do this! 

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