WDW Prep To Go - a Disney World planning podcast
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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Direct download: Lori_Rinke2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

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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Direct download: Kat_From_Austrailia_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

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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Direct download: 331._MVMCP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

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.
 
Key Takeaways:
  • Bring enough cash for tipping. 
  • 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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Direct download: Rachel_Take_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

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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Direct download: Ear_for_Eachother_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am PDT

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