Episode 1: Your Ultimate Disney World Planning Timeline
Welcome to the first episode of our Disney Planning Podcast! If you dream of a magical Disney World vacation, you're in the right place. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned park-goer, this episode will walk you through the essential steps and timelines to plan your perfect trip.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- What is Walt Disney World Resort (4:21)
- What are the 4 major theme parks
- How many hotels and restaurants are on site
- Other extras outside the park, including water parks and golf courses
- Planning Guide/ Planning Checklist (12:20)
- When to book your Disney hotel
- Tips on finding the best ticket deals and packages
- Understanding different Disney World ticket types and which one suits your needs
- Details on Disney World dining reservations
- When to buy Disney World tickets
- Park Pass reservations: Do you need them?
- My Disney Experience account
- Genie+ lightning lanes
- Can your kids be too young to go to Disney World? Sibling Showdown (44:45)
- Explaining what Genie+ is and how it can enhance your Disney experience
- Tips on leveraging Genie+ for minimal wait times and maximum fun
- Character Corner: Which Disney Character would be the best to go to Disney World with? (47:05)
- How far in advance you should book dining
- Highlighting can't-miss dining experiences and character meals
Closing Thoughts: Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll dive deeper into when the best time of year to visit Disney World is, as well as more advice. Don't forget to visit our website to download your free Disney planning checklist, which pairs perfectly with today's episode to help you start planning your magical vacation.
Thank you for tuning in.
Links:
- Download Our Free Disney Planning Checklist
- Crowd Calendars
- Our Favorite Stroller Rental: Kingdom Strollers
- Mears Airport Shuttle Service
- Mouse Dining: Dining Reservations
That’s it for Episode 1! We hope this guide helps you feel more prepared as you count down the days of your Disney adventure. Remember, the planning is in the details. See you next time!
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