Planning a Disney trip with babies or toddlers? This is the episode for you. I talked with Alyson Thomas — IG @smartmomsplandisneypodcast—about one of the most magical, yet sometimes overwhelming, adventures you can plan: a first Disney trip with kids under five.
Aly is a Disney travel expert, mom of three (including preschool twins!), and co-host of the Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast.
“It’s less about this magical first trip to Disney for them—and more about creating memories for your momhood, right? They only get one childhood, and you only get one shot at this as well. So I’m constantly doing the things I know I’ll remember… plus, they’re free when they’re under three—so why not?”
— Alyson Thomas, Smart Moms Plan Disney Host
From her go-to Disney gear hacks & stroller strategy to expert tips on avoiding hungry chaos, Alyson shared all her best Disney-with-a-baby tips!
Just a few of the questions we tackled in this episode:
Is it better to stay on site at Disney? (Onsite stay vs off-site stay at Disney)
What is the best stroller for Disney?
What is the best age for Disney World?
How do you order food ahead of time at Disneyland?
Is Epcot Worth It?
Whether you are planning your first family trip to WDW or already a Disney fanatic, we got you covered in this episode.
MORE DISNEY MAGIC ON BABYQUIP BLOG
Planning your first Disney trip with little ones can feel like a lot—but don’t worry, we’ve got your back. To go even deeper on some of the tips Alyson and I talked about in this episode, head over to the BabyQuip blog:
- A Closer Look at Baby Care Centers at Walt Disney World
- Savings Strategies & Ways to Save on Your Disney World Vacation
- Walt Disney World with Toddlers: Managing Nap Times and Breaks
- Where to Find the Most Magical Toddler & Baby Rides at Walt Disney World
Trust us—these reads are full of golden nuggets to help you plan your happiest trip yet!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Listen to Alyson’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-moms-plan-disney-podcast/id1671226892
- Bonus. Here are some of our favorite episodes from the podcast:
- Time Saving Strategies for Planning A Disney Vacation
- How To Use The My Disney Experience App
- FREE Things At Disney World!
- Bonus. Here are some of our favorite episodes from the podcast:
- Book a Disney vacation with Alyson and her team
MORE FROM BABYQUIP:
- Follow us on Instagram: @babyquip
- Traveling with little ones? Rent clean, safe baby gear at your destination and save $20 on your $100 rental with code TINYTRAVELERS at babyquip.com
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Thanks so much for tuning in to the Tiny Travelers show. See you next week!
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