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If you are planning your first time Disney trip, this episode gives you a real, honest look at how a Magic Kingdom itinerary actually plays out once you are in the park. I walk through everything I planned in advance, and how the day shifted once we were navigating Magic Kingdom with toddlers. If you are searching for Disney World tips for first timers, hearing the side-by-side of expectation versus reality will help you understand what to prioritize and what to let go of.
Even though I always create a detailed Magic Kingdom itinerary, I know that Disney first-time families need flexible plans. In this episode, I show how we still had a great day even when rides went down, naps shifted, and my own timing fell apart. These are the kinds of Disney World tips for first-timers that actually help because they come from real situations inside Magic Kingdom with toddlers, not from a perfect, unrealistic checklist.
Inside This Episode
- How I built my original Magic Kingdom itinerary
- What changed the minute we entered the park
- How to pivot calmly when your first time Disney plans fall apart
- My best Disney World tips for first-timers who want to avoid backtracking
- How we handled naps, heat, and meltdowns
- Why a flexible plan works better for Magic Kingdom with toddlers
- What we still accomplished, even when nothing went according to script
What part of planning your first time Disney trip feels the most overwhelming? Ride strategy. Timing. Handling Magic Kingdom with toddlers. Planning a full Magic Kingdom itinerary. Come tell me over on Instagram at @somewhereworthwhile.
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Episode 27: I Broke All My Disney World Planning Rules
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