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Shannon and the WDW Prep School team embarked on a 4 night Merrytime Cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line's newest ship: The Wish. They enjoyed dinner in the Avengers dining room, playing trivia and dancing the night away at the silent disco. 

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Today Shannon and the WDW Prep School Team are recapping 2022 and discussing what they're looking forward to in 2023 at Walt Disney World.
 
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Today we are recognizing three Disney-adjacent businesses that we think you might find useful as you plan your Disney vacations.
 
 
CurlCap didn't start out as a Disney-related business, but they have ventured into offering some very popular licensed Disney merchandise, including a Mickey cap with ears and a Tiana cap that has her signature embroidered on the side.
 
 
When Designer Park Co launched their park bags, we jumped on the pre-order list immediately as the backpacks are perfect for what we need during our trips. They have lots of space, a clasp for Mickey ears, an area for pins/buttons, a mesh net to make it easy to carry wet umbrellas, and tubing to connect to a water bottle inside your bag.
 
 
WDW Prep School is proud to partner with Small World Vacations, Diamond Level Authorized Disney Vacations Planners in business since 1996.
 
 
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Post-trip timestamp: 38:46
 
Lori, her husband and children are joined by her in-laws on their off-site stay at Walt Disney World. Lori shares her experience with staying on-site vs. off-site in an AirBnB, and shares valuable insight that may help you decide what is right for your family when planning your next Walt Disney World vacation. Lori also discusses using the Disability Access Pass (DAS), Genie+, and navigating Disney with life-threatening food allergies.
 
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Kat from Australia returns this week to follow up on life after her trip report and to answer a few burning questions. You might be surprised with what she reveals - Shannon definitely was! 

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Walt Disney World, and that means Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back for the 2022 season.
 
Shannon and members of the WDW Prep School team recently returned from attending the first 2 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Walt Disney World! This episode shares their experiences and strategies.
 
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event that is held at Magic Kingdom in November and December. Although the other 3 parks all have varying levels of Christmas decorations and entertainment, MVMCP is the only specially ticketed event with a full evening of activities, fireworks, characters, and shows.
 
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party requires a special ticket, which gets you up-to 8 hours of park time, exclusive entertainment, fun fireworks, plus tons of characters. But if you go into the evening without a plan, you may feel like you’re wasting money.
 
There are plenty of things to keep you busy during the party, and it is impossible to do it all. We hope this episode helps you figure out your plan. We have MUCH more in-depth information on our website and YouTube channel to help you plan your best trip possible. Be sure to check out the links below for more information and planning tips.
 
Day 1 Timestamp: 18:04
Day 2 Timestamp: 23:05
Day 3 Timestamp: 24:55
Day 4 Timestamp: 31:25
 
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Post-trip timestamp: 44:19
 
Rachel and her husband are Disneyland veterans, but this was their first adult trip to Walt Disney World. They chose to go to Disney World in October to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Their trip included Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party, Universal Studios, Halloween Horror Nights, and lots of park hopping.
 
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  • Rachel was able to add a day, memory maker, and park hoppers when she realized that their package was more expensive than booking individually. She was originally able to book Genie+ when she booked the package, but when she rebooked, it was not available.
 
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When the pandemic caused Walt Disney World to shutdown and furlough cast members, they came together and created a facebook group Ear for Eachother

We had the opportunity to speak with four members of the Facebook group who built businesses during this time. Here are their stories.

Claire created a business out of ideas she wished that Disney was able to offer! She uses her cosmetology license to help her clients Disney bound in their own fairytale.

Kellyann creates door decorations, delivers baskets, and in room celebrations. Prior to the shutdown, Kelly was a coordinator at Ohana and facilitator for Disney University and uses her experience with Disney to infuse magic into all of her creations. 

Justin was a Jedi with the Jedi Training Academy prior to the shutdowns. In addition to his experience as a Jedi, Justin played baseball professionally. When the shutdown began, Justin offered baseball lessons in the Ear for Eachother Group and ended up with requests for Jedi lessons instead. Within 48 hours, he was booked up for the next 3 months!

Suhi specializes in charcuterie boxes, edible party favors, and other beautiful food items. Her business was Suhi's way to combine her experience in the food and beverage industry with her passion for food - and especially cheese - to fill a need for Disney guests. 

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Giselle and her boyfriend planned a long vacation that included Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Miami. While some things went according to plan, some were derailed by Hurricane Ian.

Thankfully, Giselle says it was the best vacation ever!

Post-trip timestamp: 49:23
 
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The Holiday season at Disney World is one of the most popular times of year to visit, and when you hear this episode, we think you’ll see why.

Not only are the parks decked out in their finest holiday decorations, but you’ll also find unique seasonal entertainment, food, and even fun attraction overlays.

Disney World goes all out during the holiday season and today I have an overview of everything that happens in the parks and elsewhere on property from early November through early January.

Visit www.wdwprepschool.com for everything you need to know to put together your dream Disney World Holiday vacation.

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Have you ever wondered how Disney handles hurricanes? What do they do with the guests? How do operations change? In this episode we'll hear 4 guest reports of life at Walt Disney World, and Shannon's experience floating in the Caribbean on a Disney Cruise during Hurricane Ian.

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Brooke Rogers joins us in this episode to talk about her experience going through the Disney Cultural Exchange Program not once, not twice, but THREE times. The Disney Cultural Exchange Program is a version of the Disney College Program for non-US-based students. Tune in to learn what the application process is like, what roles are available, and to gain a general understanding of what it is like to join the DCP!

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Post Trip: 43:34 

Erin and her 12 year old daughter Abby had a wonderful 2-week stay tent camping at Fort Wilderness! Abby is medically complex and improves when she is able to go to Disney, so they make it happen when they can.

Their trip included one night at the Halloween party, Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue, and two dessert parties at Magic Kingdom.

Erin shares her experiences camping, seeing lots of fireworks, utilizing DAS, and following interpreters from park to park. They drove to Disney and had access to their vehicle during their long trip.

At the end of their trip, they spent time at Give Kids the World because Abby was a wish kid in 2015.

There is much more information in the audio, we hope you enjoy Erin's fantastic trip report!

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The D23 Expo just wrapped up, and we were so lucky to be there. During the Expo, lots of stuff gets announced at a bunch of panels that span across 3 days. There are panels for movie projects and TV shows, panels all about Marvel and Star Wars, and then there’s our favorite: the Disney Parks & Experiences Panel.

We love this panel because that’s where we learn all about the proposed projects that are planned for all the Disney Parks around the world, plus all the new stuff they have in the pipeline for other experiences like Disney Cruise Line.

Now, to be fair, not everything that gets proposed may actually make it. But, in general, aside from major worldwide pandemics, most things we see eventually make their way into the parks.

Ready to hear what we have to look forward to? Let’s go!

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Have you ever wondered how much it costs to hold an event at Walt Disney World? What the process of planning your wedding in "The Most Magical Place On Earth" would look like? Allison Mertzman has all the details - and some are more surprising than you might think! 

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Post-trip timestamp: 43:52
 
Experienced Disney-goer Sharon took her family to Walt Disney World and Universal, attended Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the Up Close with Rhinos Tour. Join us today to hear her trip report, and if everything went as planned.
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Gideon's Bakehouse opened in 2016 with $800 and one employee. How did this enchanting "small" business end up in Disney Springs? What's the story behind the decor? Dive into the story of the delectable half-pound cookies that took the Disney community by storm. 

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular events at Disney World, and it comes with all sorts of opportunities to celebrate the holiday in a family-friendly style. With tons of rare characters, lots of candy, and the opportunity to dress up in costumes, this party is sure to please fans of all ages.

Here are some of our favorite tips for making the most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. 

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Time to lace up your running shoes. Not a runner? Think again. BBBrooke is chatting with us today on all things runDisney. Worried about the race-day process? She breaks it down. Concerned you can't do it? Yes you can. Brooke explains her history with Disney, how she wasn't a runner before discovering runDisney, and how anyone at any level can be a part of the runDisney community.

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Post-trip timestamp: 18:00
 
John A. took his family for their first Walt Disney World Trip. Join us today to hear his trip report, and if everything went as planned.
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Post-trip timestamp: 37:18
 
Ashley joins us today to recap her Walt Disney World to Disney Cruise Line and then *back* to Walt Disney World trip. She was joined by her husband and young children, as well as family friends and their children.
 
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The WDW Prep School Team attended EPCOT's 2022 International Food and Wine Festival, where we ate and drank every available item, and participated in Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, and Emile's Fromage Montage. After compiling all of our data and experiences, I'm here to share our thoughts on the festival.
 
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This Walt Disney World trip was heavily focused on the 2022 International Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT, as well as its accompanying activities - Remy's Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt and Emile's Fromage Montage.

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Day 1 Timestamp: 1:22
Day 2 Timestamp: 7:27
Day 3 Timestamp: 20:50
Day 4 Timestamp: 32:11
 
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Join us as we meet with Pamela Landwirth, the President and CEO of Give Kids The World. Pamela explains the background of Give Kids The World  shines a light on the importance of its mission to provide a 'magical week of "YES" where Wish kids can experience the simple joys of childhood'. Be forwarned - tissues may be required when listening to this episode; it will get you in the feels and have you searching their website on ways to get involved.

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Today we're chatting with Jen Lefforge on all things Disney Vacation Club. Jen breaks down the ins and outs of DVC, who may benefit from owning a piece of the magic, as well as who DVC is *not* for.

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Today we're breaking down Disney's Genie System, including the difference between Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lanes.

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Post-trip timestamp: 50:34 There is much more info included in the audio, so be sure to listen to the episode for a better explanation.

Takeaways:

  • For rides that you’d like to ride multiple times, save your one LL/day for when the waits are longer, and choose standby while waits are low
  • Can get alerts for tours (and other things) from MouseWatcher
  • Epcot and Animal Kingdom G+ not as important as ILLs
  • PizzeRizzo closes at 5 most days
  • Heather pre-made Droid bags that she ordered on Amazon and put LED lights in so her children’s Droids would glow in Galaxy’s Edge at night

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

The main focus of this trip was Cosmic Rewind, as it opened during our trip. 

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Takeaways:

  • Surge pricing using rideshares - The app ‘Obi’ compares rideshare prices in real-time
  • Virtual queue and Individual Lightning Lane for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
  • Potential for motion sickness on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. 
  • H2O Glow Nights - price and nighttime hours may be preferable vs. crowds and high heat during the day 

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Post-trip timestamp: 48:44

Difficult story: 2:40:30-2:42:00

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Post-trip timestamp: 44:40

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Post-trip timestamp: 50:55

Starcruiser portion: 2:20:30

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Post-trip timestamp: 58:15

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Post-trip timestamp: 34:04

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Post-trip timestamp: 42:44

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