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Tue, 18 December 2018
Shauna’s trip from Australia to Disney World – PREP199
Shauna’s trip from Australia to Disney World – PREP199

Shauna just traveled from Australia to Disney World for a trip with her family. Hear how it went.

I also have a quick tip about something handy to park in your park bag.


These are notes from this episode. There's much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.

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Links/notes mentioned in this episode

Quick tip of the day

Emailed from Kristen B.:
"I know you suggest bringing a towel in your park bag to dry off seats after rain or claim your spot at a parade.

As an alternative to a bath or hand towel that might be bulky, Turkish towels are a great idea.

They’re super absorbent, but take up a lot less room even thought they are large.

Bonus, they dry pretty fast, too!

They can be on the expensive side, but I have found them on sale on Etsy or Amazon for as little as $10."

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Direct download: episode199aup.mp3
Category:WDW Prep To Go Podcast -- posted at: 1:02pm PDT
Tue, 18 December 2018
6 TIPS FOR CREATING A GOOD DISNEY WORLD TRIP PLAN – PREP019
 
When people put together trip plans, they often don't consider some details that can really affect their trip plans.

Today, I have 6 tips for making your trip plans even better.

I also have a quick tip for you about maximizing your FastPass+ reservations.

These are notes from this episode. There's much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.

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6 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR TRIP PLANS BETTER

  1. Don't let breakfast reservations interfere with morning touring time. Make Advanced Dining Reservations at 8 a.m. or earlier to finish eating before the parks open.
  2. Generally avoid Extra Magic Hours. Parks that have Extra Magic Hours are usually the busiest of the day. If you want to visit during Extra Magic Hours, be sure to take full advantage and consider changing parks if/when it gets too busy.
  3. Pick restaurants based on where you'll be that day to avoid excess time in transit.
  4. If you plan to do things late at night, don't follow that with an early morning the next day (especially if you have young children).
  5. Don't be afraid to remove things from your plans to make the pace more leisurely and less frantic.
  6. Eat lunch and dinner at off-peak times. Peak times are generally 12-1 p.m. for lunch and 6-7 p.m. for dinner.

QUICK TIP OF THE DAY

If you arrive to an attraction to use your FastPass+ reservation and the standby line his short, get into the standby line and open your phone to try to change your FastPass+ reservation to something else.

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Direct download: episode19.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm PDT
Wed, 12 December 2018
Betty's December Trip - PREP198

Betty just returned from an adults-only trip to Disney World and Universal that didn't go quite as planned. Hear all about that.

I also have a quick tip to help you catch more nighttime shows even during shorter trips.These are notes from this episode. There's much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.

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Links/notes mentioned in this episode

Quick tip of the day

Emailed from Libby S.:
"Since we had a short trip (only 3 nights) seeing all the nighttime shows wasn’t an option.

However, we were able to see Jingle Bell Jingle Bam and Illuminations in the same night.

The shows were scheduled an hour apart (8:30 for JBJB and 9:30 for illuminations).

We walked from Hollywood Studios to Epcot and were able to see both shows.

I would never be able to do this with my kids but since it was just 2 adults we were able to get through the crowd and see both shows!

I thought this maybe helpful to those with short trips who want to see the nighttime shows."

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Direct download: episode198aup.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm PDT
Sun, 9 December 2018
Disney World news – 12/7/2018
Disney World news – 12/7/2018

Check out the news for the week of December 7, 2018.

  • More details about the 2019 Flower and Garden Festival came out this week, specifically about the concerts that will take place. Starting in 2019, the concerts will be daily instead of just on the weekend. Get all of the details at https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-parks/epcot/special-events/flower-and-garden-festival/
  • Tickets are now on sale for a New Year's Eve gala at The Edison in Disney Springs. Get all of the details.
  • We learned this week that the new tower being built at the Swan and Dolphin will be called The Cove. It should be open for guests in May 2021 and will have 14 stories, 349 guest rooms, and a new restaurant.
  • The path at Magic Kingdom that goes from Storybook Circus to Tomorrowland is now closed due to Tron construction.
  • The Early Morning Magic event at Magic Kingdom isn't new, but what is new is that it now includes more than 3 rides. For guests that basically want all of Fantasyland to themselves, this is a great option. Get all of the details about the newly expanded Early Morning Magic at https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-parks/magic-kingdom/special-events/early-morning-magic-fantasyland/
Direct download: news12072018edited.mp3
Category:WDW Prep To Go Podcast -- posted at: 9:23am PDT
Sun, 9 December 2018
My December trip report – PREP197
My December trip report – PREP197

Hear the daily updates from my December 2018 trip with my daughter where we stayed Club Level at The Grand Floridian and did all of the holiday things, including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the Candlelight Processional Dining Package.


These are notes from this episode. There's much more info included in the audio so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.

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Leave me a message

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Direct download: episode197.mp3
Category:WDW Prep To Go Podcast -- posted at: 9:03am PDT
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