May 27, 2025 • 103 mins
On this special episode, Virginia talks through what steps you should consider if you are planning your own Walt Disney World vacation. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll hear tips and tricks from some of the wonderful travel agents that have been previous podcast trip report guests. If you like this episode and want to hear any deep dives into other related topics, please reach out through the podcast website whereilongtobepodcast.com!
Episode Chapters:
- Intro (00:00:10)
- Travel Agent Tip: First Timers (00:01:58)
- Travel Agent Tip: Travel Agent Fit (00:03:45)
- Step 1 Decide When to Take Your Trip (00:05:00)
- Travel Agent Tip: Deciding When to Travel (00:06:26)
- Step 2 Make a Budget (00:08:06)
- Step 3 Decide on the Type of Ticket (00:09:05)
- Travel Agent Tip: When to Cruise (00:14:10)
- Step 4 Choose a Resort (00:15:10)
- Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:52:19)
- Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:53:34)
- Travel Agent Tip: Choosing a Resort (00:55:47)
- Step 5 Consider Transportation (00:57:17)
- Step 6 Book Your Dining Reservations (00:58:52)
- Travel Agent Tip: Dining Plan Value (00:59:45)
- Travel Agent Tip: Saving Money on Food (01:07:30)
- Travel Agent Tip: Saving Money on Food (01:06:47
- Step 7 Book Add On Experiences (01:08:53)
- Step 8 Consider Whether You Want to Use Lightning Lanes (01:10:18)
- Step 9 Order Things You Need for the Trip and Get Packed (01:22:53)
- Travel Agent Tip: Things to Bring (01:33:01)
- Travel Agent Tip: Things to Bring (01:33:34)
- Step 10 Enjoy Your Trip (01:34:24)
- Travel Agent Tip: Carrying on the Magic (01:35:23)
- Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with a Group (01:36:35)
- Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with Kids with Different Needs (01:37:15)
- Travel Agent Tip: Slow Down (01:39:12)
- Travel Agent Tip: Traveling with Young Kids (01:39:45)
- Travel Agent Tip: Beating the Heat (01:41:12)
- Closing Words
Travel Agent Episode Collaborators:
- Hailey with Smart Moms Travel
- Kate with Playcation Travel
- Kelly with Wish List Travel
- Kristen with Mickey World Travel
- Miranda with 101 Vacations Travel
- Molly with Magic Memories with Molly
- Renee with Main Street Travel Agency
Episode Specific Links:
Tickets
Resorts
Dining
- Main Street Dish Episode on the Disney Dining Plan (with statistics!) - Listen on Apple or Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.
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