WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast

1 hour 29 minutes

Hali's May family WDW trip - PREP 514

Hali shared highlights from her family's May Disney World trip, where they stayed at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, visited all four parks, used the Dining Plan and Lightning Lanes, and enjoyed favorites like Guardians, Rise of the Resistance, Fantasmic, and Narcoossee's. The trip featured intense heat, pool breaks, and $6,269.32 in spending excluding tickets. Links:

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19 May 2026, 9:00 am

2 hours 18 minutes

Christine's BIG April WDW trip - PREP 513

Christine shared details from her Apr. 17–25 Disney World trip for 16 relatives, including coordinated park plans, Lightning Lanes, dining, and transportation across multiple parks and resort days. Despite challenges with heat, timing, and logistics, highlights like Guardians, character meals, and the After Hours event made the $20,000+ family trip a success overall. Links:

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12 May 2026, 9:00 am

2 hours 2 minutes

Jacki's April WDW trip - PREP 512

I interviewed Jacki before and after her week-long Disney World trip to talk through her plans vs. how everything actually went. She and her husband built a flexible itinerary with After Hours events, resort time, and even a volunteer shift at Give Kids the World and a runDisney 5K. We break down what worked, what didn't, and the highlights that made this trip so memorable. Links:

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5 May 2026, 9:00 am

25 minutes 18 seconds

My Disneyland Land & Sea Trip - PREP 511

A 4-night Disney Wonder Baja cruise plus Disneyland trip was fun but chilly, with Catalina a highlight and Ensenada skippable. Disneyland was low-key with standby lines and shows, and the recap favors longer cruises while teasing future trips. Links:

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28 April 2026, 5:37 pm

2 hours 34 minutes

Monique's Disney Adventure cruise - PREP 510

Monique from Perth took her husband and three sons to Singapore for a Disney Adventure cruise, enjoying top attractions, smooth concierge boarding perks, and onboard highlights like shows, water slides, and themed dining despite some hard-to-book activities. Before and after the cruise, they explored more of Singapore. Links:

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21 April 2026, 9:00 am

2 hours 46 minutes

Cameron & Holly's London/Paris trip - PREP 509

Cameron and Holly traveled March 25–April 6 with their daughters from Minneapolis to London, Disneyland Paris, and Paris, covering major sights, food experiences, and a women's Arsenal vs. Tottenham match before taking the Eurostar to France. They balanced theme parks and cultural highlights—Disneyland rides and shows, iconic Paris landmarks, a baking class, and metro travel—while noting heavy crowds at Frozen areas, slow dining, and the need to arrive early for airport queues on the return via Dublin. For more information including pricing, check out Podcast Episode Finder. Links:

Trip Cost Estimator Tool - Estimate your total Disney World vacation cost (hotel, tickets, food, and more)
WDW Prep School Navigator - Find the best way to travel between any two points at Walt Disney World
Lightning Lane Calculator - Estimate how much Lightning Lane passes will cost for your trip
New! Park Day Picker - Get recommended parks for each day of your trip (with advanced customization for members)
New! Character Locator - Find where and when to meet characters (with enhanced features for members)

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14 April 2026, 9:00 am

2 hours 11 seconds

Cameron & Jessica's March WDW trip - PREP 508

Episode 508 of WDW Prep To Go follows Cameron and Jessica's late March Disney World spring break trip with their daughter, featuring a split stay, heavy Lightning Lane use, frequent park hopping, and highlights like character dining and thrill rides. They faced challenges like ride breakdowns and long character waits, and are already planning a return trip in December. Links:

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7 April 2026, 9:00 am

1 hour 9 minutes

Jordan's quick March WDW trip - PREP 507

Jordan's March Disney trip with her daughter, niece, and sister was fast-paced but successful, staying at Pop Century, hitting all four parks with smart planning and minimal waits. Despite crowds, high Lightning Lane costs, and a few hiccups, the strategy made the most of a short stay. Links:

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31 March 2026, 9:00 am

58 minutes 8 seconds

Blair Lamb does WDW while pregnant - PREP 506

Blair Lamb shares her experience visiting Disney World at 23 weeks pregnant, discussing energy limits, pelvic pain, ride choices based on comfort, and how tools like an ECV and a slower park pace helped her manage the trip. She also offers tips on navigating the parks, staying hydrated and nourished, budgeting with points, and setting realistic expectations while traveling with kids and creating content. Links:

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24 March 2026, 9:00 am

2 hours 11 minutes

Amy's sister + kids WDW trip - PREP 505

Amy visited Disney World the first week of March with her 11-year-old twin sons, sister, and 6-year-old niece, staying at All-Star Movies and using services like luggage transfer, grocery delivery, and a shared Quick Service Dining Plan. They mixed resort time and four park days, focusing on kid-friendly rides her niece loved. Links:

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17 March 2026, 9:00 am

2 hours 18 minutes

Gionni's big group WDW trip - PREP 504

Gionni planned a late February multi-generational trip for 13 people to Walt Disney World Resort, coordinating dining, Lightning Lanes, and logistics while the group stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and visited several parks. Despite ride downtime, weather, and transportation challenges, the trip balanced park touring with resort time, with a few favorite meals. Links:

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10 March 2026, 9:00 am