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| Kiley’s July 4th trip to Disneyland - PREP 417 | 09 Jul 2024 | 03:29:24 | |
Kiley spent the Fourth of July holiday week at Disneyland with her husband, three children, friends, and their kids. It was a hot one! She shares her strategy, special pixie-dusted moments, and what she would do differently when planning her next Disneyland vacation. Post trip begins: 24 minutes Links:
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| Kristin’s Universal and Disney World trip - PREP 416 | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:50:56 | |
Beginning at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando and finishing at the Beach Club at Walt Disney World, Kristin, her husband, and their tween daughters spent several days in June in Orlando. Kristin shares what she thought of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, how important it is to know how to pivot, and what she loves about staying in a Disney Vacation Club resort. Post trip begins: 32 minutes Links:
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| 9 ways to save money on your Disney World trip - PREP 415 | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:21:48 | |
Travel is expensive! But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways to save money and still have a great Disney World Vacation. We highlight nine strategies you can use to save. Check the links below for details. Links:
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| Heather & Felicia’s June trip to Disney World - PREP 414 | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:54:15 | |
Heather and Felicia just returned from a busy trip to Disney World. They chat about preparing for the heat, Dreams that Soar drone show, H2O Glow, Fantasmic Dining Package, Epcot openings, and more. Links:
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| Bethany’s first Disney cruise - PREP 413 | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:31:09 | |
Bethany, her husband, and their four kids ranging in age from 14 to 2, joined her brother-in-law’s family for a 4-night cruise on the Disney Wish. She shares what she learned as a first time cruiser and what she will do differently on her next cruise. Post trip begins: 17 minutes Links:
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| 10 things I learned on my recent trip - PREP 412 | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:46:33 | |
We traveled to Walt Disney World over Memorial Day weekend. Here are 10 things we learned on this trip. Links:
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| Sam’s May Disney World trip - PREP 411 | 28 May 2024 | 03:03:44 | |
Sam traveled to Disney World to meet up with her sister and nephew for a week-long vacation they’ve been planning for two years. She shares about their split stay at Coronado Springs Club Level and Grand Floridian Villas, how the weather affected their trip, and where to find the best mac and cheese on Disney property. Post trip begins: 36 begins Pricing provided by Sam: Coronado Springs 5/9-5/13: booked with travel agent in June 2023
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| Elizabeth’s solo Disneyland trip - PREP 410 | 21 May 2024 | 01:35:35 | |
Elizabeth flew from the East coast to the West coast for a whirlwind three-day solo trip to Disneyland. She shares how her first visit to Walt Disney’s original park went. Post trip begins: 19 minutes Links:
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| Liz’s Disney World trip report - PREP 409 | 14 May 2024 | 02:46:27 | |
Liz shares her hot takes, tips, and details of traveling to Disney World with her husband, mother, 6-year-old, and 3-year-old for their first family trip. Post trip begins: 42 minutes Links:
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| Maria’s honeymoon to Paris - PREP 408 | 07 May 2024 | 02:52:16 | |
Maria and her husband honeymooned in France, split between several days at Disneyland Paris and a few days in the heart of the city. Maria shares tons of specifics to help anyone who has trip to Paris in their plans (or dreams!). Post trip begins: 38 minutes $2,246 for 3 nights at Art of Marvel and 4 day park hoppers for 2 adults $1400 flights ORD-CDG Delta economy with 2 suitcases checked luggage $2,484 for 6 nights at Hotel Pont Royal Links:
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| Kelly’s Disney World and Universal trip with a toddler - PREP 407 | 30 Apr 2024 | 03:39:50 | |
Kelly, her husband, and their 2-year-old son spent two weeks in Central Florida. They split their trip between Pop Century at Disney World, then Cabana Bay at Universal Orlando, and finally back to Disney with a few days at Port Orleans French Quarter. She shares tips for enjoying Universal Orlando with a toddler, good places to work remotely both in and out of the parks. and a wealth of information about traveling with an energetic 2-year-old. Post trip begins: 47 minutes Links:
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| How to do embarkation and disembarkation on DCL - PREP 406 | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:32:53 | |
Daydreaming of a Disney Cruise Line voyage or have one planned? Listen as we help you navigate all the ins and outs of embarkation and disembarkation. Links:
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| Talking with food pro Shay Spence - PREP 405 | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:05:24 | |
From culinary student to magazine food editor to Next Level Chef contestant, Disney enthusiast and social media content creator Shay Spence has created the perfect job that meshes with so many of his interests. Shay chats with Shannon about his background including where his love of Disney originated, how his career path has landed him at this spot, and what he believes is the most underrated restaurant at Walt Disney World. Links:
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| Mary Lanier’s Spring Break WDW trip - PREP 404 | 09 Apr 2024 | 02:30:06 | |
Mary Lanier drove from South Carolina to Central Florida with her husband, 14-year-old son, 11-year-old son, and 8-year-old daughter to spend Spring Break at Walt Disney World. During their split stay at Caribbean Beach and Polynesian Resort Villas, they were pleasantly surprised with good weather and lower than expected crowds. Post trip begins: 36 minutes Links:
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| Casey’s Disneyland and Universal trip - PREP 403 | 02 Apr 2024 | 01:49:45 | |
Casey, her husband, their two young children, and her mom recently returned from a Spring Break trip to Southern California. She shares the details of a crowded, but non unmanageable, few days at Universal Hollywood (including Super Nintendo World!) and Disneyland. Listen for why she said, “Disneyland brings all of us so much joy and happiness, even as exhausting as it is.” Post trip begins: 21 minutes Links:
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| Tips for Summer 2024 travel - PREP 402 | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:15:19 | |
Heading to Disney World this summer? Listen for what is new, what is changing, and tips to help your summer trip go smoothly. Links:
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| Nicole’s group offsite trip to Disney World - PREP 401 | 19 Mar 2024 | 02:48:50 | |
Nicole traveled with 15 people in her family to Walt Disney World - that includes nine children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years old! They stayed for a week in an offsite home they rented so they could all stay together. Their park time was often with their nuclear family, which gave Nicole and her husband plenty of time to navigate the parks with their 6-month-old daughter. She shares about their trip and her new perspectives as a parent. Post trip begins: 38 minutes Links:
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| Matt’s runDisney and extended family trip - PREP 400 | 12 Mar 2024 | 03:21:52 | |
Matt’s late February trip to Disney World that included Princess weekend for runDisney was “amazing, beautiful weather, mix of family and friends, and a mix of ‘go’ and ‘hold back.’” Listen as he shares about new experiences and seeing familiar attractions through his 4-year-old daughter’s eyes. Financials: Hotel $4700 (with 40% cast member friend and family discount) Flight: $950 Rental Car: $450 (includes car seat rental) Food: approximate $700 Matt redeemed Disney Visa points to help offset the cost of the hotel, and used gift cards that he accumulated to help with meals and souvenirs. The costs above are totals before discounts. Actual out-of-pocket dollars spent for food and hotel were less because of the discounted gift cards. Post trip begins: At an hour Links:
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| Flower and Garden Festival 2024 - PREP 399 | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:23:39 | |
Our favorite festival is back at Epcot and we were there for the opening days! Listen for our favorite food and drink items at the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival as well as how to enjoy the many extra offerings from topiaries to gardens to special merch and musical acts. Links:
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| Erin’s DCL cruise out of NOLA - PREP 398 | 27 Feb 2024 | 02:35:45 | |
Erin and her husband surprised their two children with a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise departing from New Orleans on the Disney Magic. She said their vacation was, “The best time - the trip I had been dreaming we would have for years.” Listen as she shares tips on how she helped make her first family cruise a fantastic one. Post trip begins: 33 minutes Links: 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)
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| Julie’s Euro Trip: Olympics, Disneyland, and more - PREP 424 | 27 Aug 2024 | 02:23:37 | |
Julie and her wife embarked on a three-city European vacation that included the Olympics, Disneyland Paris, London, and Dublin. Their multitude of tours, museums, and restaurants included many hits and a miss. Listen until the end to hear why their Dublin plans completely changed. Post trip begins: 37 minutes Links: 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)
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| Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 - PREP 397 | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:24:26 | |
What is the Disney Dining Plan? Who can purchase it? How do the credits work? What has changed with the Disney Dining Plan? And, most of all, is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? Listen for the answers to all of that and more in-depth analysis. Links:
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| 12-year-old Annabel’s big family Universal/Disney World trip - PREP 396 | 13 Feb 2024 | 02:42:24 | |
Annabel led the planning and execution of an 8-day Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World trip for 12 people - and she is 12 years old! She walks Shannon through each day of the January trip and shares how she and her family navigated touring with a large group of varying ages and interests. Links:
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| Ellen’s Disney World trip with her teenager - PREP 395 | 06 Feb 2024 | 03:20:25 | |
Amazing and exhausting, that’s how Ellen described her one-on-one trip to Disney World with her teenager. She shares details of this very special trip, including seeing her child grow in bravery and feel safe at Disney. Post-trip begins: 41 minutes Links:
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| About my least fave DCL cruise - PREP 394 | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:56:53 | |
Shannon sailed on the Disney Magic for a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. This January cruise provided a mixed-bag of positive and negative experiences. She details those plus what she’d do differently to improve her next cruise. Links: 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)
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| Kellen’s coast-to-coast runDisney trip - PREP 393 | 23 Jan 2024 | 03:04:04 | |
Kellen started 2024 off with an ambitious adventure. The first ten days of January she visited Walt Disney World and completed the RunDisney Dopey Challenge (all four races of marathon weekend!). She then spent four days at Disneyland and ran the half-marathon for the first RunDisney race there in seven years. She shares with Shannon all the ups and downs and several tips for anyone who would want to embark on a similar adventure. Post trip begins: 42 minutes Links:
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| Doing Festival of the Arts in 2024 - PREP 392 | 16 Jan 2024 | 01:09:08 | |
The 2024 Epcot Festival of the Arts is underway. We were there for the first two days and ate and drank every festival item! Listen to hear our favorite items, which food studios top our list of best value for a mini-meal, and what other fun activities are available for guests at this year’s festival. Click the Guide to Festival of the Arts link for a map outlining all of the food studios and highlighting our favorites - plus pictures and reviews of every item. Daily updates begin at 31 minutes. Links:
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| Sara’s Christmas/New Year’s extended family trip - PREP 391 | 09 Jan 2024 | 03:16:24 | |
Sara planned and coordinated a multi-generational trip during the busiest week of the year at Disney World. She shares how she planned so she could pivot, highlights how traveling with teens and young adults opens up more options, and demonstrates how planners can truly go to Disney any time of year and have a successful trip. Post trip begins: 37 minutes Get a Quote for: Links: 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)
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| How to do WDW on any holiday - PREP 390 | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:15:20 | |
If you are planning to travel to Disney World during Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas, tune in for important tips that are particular to these major holidays. Links:
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| Jackie’s December extended family trip to Disney World - PREP 389 | 26 Dec 2023 | 02:18:23 | |
An extended family trip to Disney World to celebrate the winter holidays while pregnant, with a toddler, a split stay, lots of character meals, and navigating Genie+ for the first time all in one trip? That was Jackie’s adventure. She highlights the difference cast members make and shares many firsts for their toddler son, including true magical moments. Post trip begins: 37 minutes Links:
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| Is the California ABD worth it? - PREP 388 | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:54:14 | |
Shannon recaps her recent Disneyland Resort and Southern California Adventures by Disney trip. She highlights the booking process, what is included, and who she believes are the ideal people to embark on this particular adventure. Small World Vacations provided this Adventure. Daily updates begin: 23 minutes Links:
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| Becca’s multi-generational Disney World trip - PREP 423 | 20 Aug 2024 | 02:43:30 | |
Becca had to reschedule her Disney World trip - with eight people in four generations ranging in age from 7 to 81 - from late June to mid-July due to a family emergency. She details what it was like to alter her carefully laid out plan and how Disability Access Service worked under the new rules. Her takeaway: it’s important to temper expectations and find accommodation in the moment. Post trip begins: 53 minutes Links:
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| My first time at Disney’s Hilton Head Resort - PREP 387 | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:22:04 | |
Our team spent some rest and relaxation time at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. Shannon recaps the trip and shares what she enjoyed, what surprised her, and what she will do differently next time she visits. Links:
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| Meggan’s Thanksgiving week Disney World trip - PREP 386 | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:20:59 | |
Seasoned Walt Disney World travelers, Meggan, her husband, their 8-year-old daughter, and their 4-year-old son, spent the week of Thanksgiving in a split stay between the cabins at Fort Wilderness and a Lion King suite at Art of Animation. She shares with Shannon how they balanced park time with resort activities and navigated using the DAS system during a busy holiday week. Listen for tips Meggan gave for accommodations at Rise of the Resistance and where to find additional seating in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot. Post trip begins: 24 minutes Links:
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| Briana’s large family trip to Disney World - PREP 385 | 28 Nov 2023 | 03:00:08 | |
Briana traveled to Walt Disney World with 11 people in her family ranging in age from 5 years old to 70-something. This multi-generational trip was based at Saratoga Springs. They visited each theme park, spent time at Disney Springs, and some in their party played a round of golf. Listen for tidbits about shipping souvenirs, how to use the DAS pass at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and a lesson Briana learned early in the trip. Post trip begins: 45 minutes Links:
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| Savannah’s trip to Disney World with her mom - PREP 384 | 21 Nov 2023 | 01:38:09 | |
Savannah and her mom traveled from Nashville to Orlando to celebrate her mom’s birthday in the most magical place on Earth. Building on the success of a similar trip two years ago, Savannah and her mom stayed at Pop Century. They visited all of the Disney parks, shopped, made impromptu dining reservations, and enjoyed Pina Coladas poolside. A frequent traveler to Disney World, Savannah loves traveling with different parties and truly enjoys “showing someone a piece of what I love and seeing it through other people’s eyes.” Post trip begins: 23 minutes Links:
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| 2023 holiday options at WDW - PREP 383 | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:00:35 | |
Shannon recaps her 2023 holiday trip to Walt Disney World. Listen to hear her review of the new Jollywood Nights and why she thinks Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the best one in years. She includes tips on how to enjoy the holidays at Walt Disney World without paying extra for the parties. Links:
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| Chatting with Shantelle of Magical Tour Guide - PREP 382 | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:49:11 | |
Shannon talks with Shantelle of Magical Tour Guide (formerly Disneyland Tour Guide) about their shared goal of helping travelers get the most out of their Disney day. Shantelle shares what makes her unique in the Disneyland creator niche, how her family created a love of Disneyland, why she started her Instagram account and what led her to change the name of it. She discusses Disneyland strategy, what to look for in a Disneyland hotel, and what she’s most excited about for future travels. Links:
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| Missy’s solo Disney Mom-cation - PREP 381 | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:38:02 | |
Missy embarked on a whirlwind weekend solo trip to Disney World. Listen as she tells Shannon more about why 10 percent of her original plan actually happened. She includes what crowds were like on a Saturday afternoon in the fall at Epcot, her unintentional 4-park day, and why and how she pivoted. Missy’s trip embodied her statement to the young people she chatted with along the way: “You’re still a person when you are a mom.” Post trip begins: 17 minutes Links:
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| Planning a group Disneyland trip - PREP 380 | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:23:11 | |
Shannon chats about her recent trip to Disneyland. Listen as she highlights the strategies she used to travel with 34 people, what Oogie Boogie Bash was like, where to stay (economically!) near the parks, and what surprised her about Disneyland in October. Links: 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. 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)
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| Kelle’s westbound transatlantic cruise on the Disney Dream - PREP 379 | 17 Oct 2023 | 02:35:26 | |
Kelle and her husband embarked the Disney Dream in Southhampton, England, and ended their trip in their home port of New York City. Kelle shares details of the journey she said was, “a trip of a lifetime. Pure joy.” She included specifics on pricing, meaningful moments of connection, their time in the Rainforest Room and Satellite Falls, mornings of their veranadah, exploring Vigo, Spain, on their own and a guided tour in Lisbon. Kelle also experienced special offerings like a couples choice spa treatment, interesting classes like dance class and costuming workshop, a crew talent show, and a cabin crawl organized by her helpful cruise-specific Facebook group. Listen for more details and tips of how to plan your own extended cruise. Post-trip begins: 44 minutes Links:
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| Recapping D23 announcements - PREP 422 | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:18:46 | |
We were at the 2024 D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, and bring you the details on all of the exciting announcements during the Disney Parks and Experiences Showcase! Links:
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| 7 Lightning Lane Tips We Learned - PREP 421 | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:39:02 | |
We recently spent several days touring all four Walt Disney World parks and tested Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass strategy. Here are 7 tips we learned that will help you maximize the newest version of Disney’s standby-line skipping service. Links:
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| Stephanie’s Hawaii trip - including Aulani! - PREP 420 | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:52:28 | |
Stephanie, her husband, and their 13-year-old daughter flew from Texas to spend almost two full weeks in Hawaii. They visited three islands, stayed in VRBOs and at Disney’s Aulani Resort, and packed in multiple activities. She shares what was worth the time and money, and what activities were a one-and-done. Post trip begins: 30 minutes Links:
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| Tyler’s July 4th Disney World trip - PREP 419 | 23 Jul 2024 | 02:30:21 | |
Tyler brought his partner and an infectious energy to his second adult trip to Walt Disney World. He shares about their stay at the Grand Floridian, how they celebrated a special occasion, and as a theme park person what he thinks Disney does well. His advice: “Be happy you’re there and live in the moment.” Post trip begins: 36 minutes Links:
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| About the new Lightning Lane system - PREP 418 | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:21:23 | |
Disney launches a new Lightning Lane system on July 24. Listen to learn more about how you can use this to your advantage on your next trip to Walt Disney World. Links: 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)
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| Sharon went to a wedding at MK! - PREP 476 | 26 Aug 2025 | 02:16:23 | |
Episode 476 of WDW Prep To Go features Sharon’s relaxed Disney World trip, including a friend’s wedding at Magic Kingdom, new dining experiences, and Club 33 perks. She also shares insights on staying at Saratoga Springs Resort and managing the August heat. Post trip begins: 33 minutes Links: 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)
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| Jordan’s August WDW trip - PREP 475 | 19 Aug 2025 | 02:44:50 | |
In Episode 475 of WDW Prep To Go, Jordan recaps her family's August Disney World trip, highlighting their stay at the Contemporary and traveling with teenagers. She shares tips on planning, handling challenges, and making the most of magical moments. Post trip begins: 23 minutes Links:
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| Kathy’s marching band WDW trip - PREP 466 | 17 Jun 2025 | 02:44:03 | |
In episode 466 of WDW Prep to Go, Kathy shares her heartfelt Disney trip to see her son march in a Magic Kingdom parade after the recent loss of her husband. She enjoyed park visits, special moments with her friend, pool time, and tasty meals. Post trip begins: 50 minutes Links:
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| Sarah V.’s May WDW trip - PREP 465 | 10 Jun 2025 | 02:06:28 | |
In Episode 465 of WDW Prep To Go, Sarah V. recaps her late May Disney World trip with her family, highlighting their stay at Fort Wilderness Cabins, favorite attractions, and memorable experiences like the Flower and Garden Festival and Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue. She also opens up about navigating parenting, travel anxiety, and the balance between fun and flexibility during their vacation. Post trip begins: 33 minutes Links:
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